John Thune Pushes Back on Democratic Attacks Over 'Partisan CR'

Republican Push for Continuing Resolution

• 📌 Republicans are moving forward with a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government, allowing more time for appropriations committees to process bills.
• 💡 The goal is to fund the government through regular order, a process involving committee discussion, debate, and amendments from both parties.
• ✅ This approach has seen success, with three appropriations bills passed by robust bipartisan margins before the August recess, a feat not accomplished since 2018.

Democratic Opposition and Shutdown Threats

• ⚠️ Democrats are accused of intent on shutting down the government, a move Thune argues will not be appreciated by hardworking Americans.
• 🎯 The opposition is framed as a desperate attempt by the far-left base to pick a fight with President Trump, rather than a strategic political move.
• 🚫 Democrats are determined to shut down the government over a short-term, clean, nonpartisan funding measure, despite the real costs associated with shutdowns.

"Partisan CR" Accusations

• 🗣️ Democrats are attempting to deflect blame by labeling the Republican CR as "partisan," a claim Thune vehemently refutes.
• 🚫 Thune states Republicans have deliberately kept the CR clean, ensuring no valid reason for Democrats to object, and that it merely continues the status quo in government funding.
• 🎭 The accusation of a "partisan CR" is described as an Orwellian use of language, with no factual basis, as the measure is nonpartisan.

The Choice for Senate Democrats

• ⚖️ Senate Democrats have a choice: work with Republicans on a clean, short-term CR to fund the government while appropriations work continues, or shut down the government.
• 🤝 Bipartisan discussions have been ongoing for months, with appropriations committees meeting and reporting bills, a normal process that requires cooperation and 60 votes for passage.
• 📈 Thune highlights that under the Biden administration and Democrat majorities, there were 13 continuing resolutions, with 96% of Democrats voting for them, questioning what has changed.

Funding the Government Through Regular Order

• 🏛️ The current debate is about funding the government through a normal appropriations process, which requires bipartisan consent and cooperation.
• 📊 The CR is a clean, bipartisan, short-term measure to fund the government through November 21st, allowing the appropriations committee to continue its work.
• 🇺🇸 The choice is to work together to fund the government and keep it open, or block the funding and shut it down, a decision that rests with Senate Democrats.