GOP Lawmaker: Democrats 'Scared to Death' of This Ahead of Election

Democrats' Election Strategy and Government Shutdown

• 🎯 Senator Eric Schmitt states that Democrats are using the current election date as their 'D-Day' to keep their left flank energized.
• ⚠️ He believes Democrats are scared to death of their progressive base and are unwilling to act before the election.
• 💡 Schmitt suggests that once the election is over, at least five Democrats might switch to reopen the government.
• 📌 The senator criticizes the current situation as ridiculous and stupid, noting that essential workers like air traffic controllers and ICE agents have not been paid.

Filibuster Debate and Radical Agendas

• 🧠 President Trump's idea to end the filibuster is discussed, with Schmitt acknowledging the president's frustration but noting a lack of favorable reviews for the idea.
• ⚡ Schmitt warns that ending the filibuster could open the door to a radical Democratic agenda, including adding states, packing the Supreme Court, federalizing elections, and making voter ID laws illegal.
• 🚀 He believes such actions, if passed with 51 votes, would be incredibly dangerous.

Legislative Priorities and Reconciliation

• 📊 Schmitt expresses hope for a breakthrough on the continuing resolution (CR) this week.
• 💰 He highlights that an aggressive agenda can still move forward with another reconciliation package, likely in the new year.
• ✅ Key accomplishments like historic tax cuts, border security measures, and immigration reform are already in place.
• 🛠️ Future priorities may include actions on national defense and law enforcement to advance the America First agenda.

Appropriations and Regular Order

• 🗓️ Republicans are discussing extending the CR, likely into the new year, to avoid giving Democrats further opportunities to grandstand.
• 🏛️ The goal is to finish appropriations bills on the floor, a process Senator Thune is leading, contrasting with Schumer's past practice of using omnibus bills passed at midnight.
• 📈 Schmitt emphasizes the importance of regular order in the legislative process.