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Makes you wonder about this time around. Will Republicans have to "sacrifice" some of their less-popular members in order for the bill to be passed in the House while the majority of Republicans vote against it?I'm not a Democrat, but I can fill in the blanks because it's kinda obvious.
The Democrats knew the debt ceiling increase was going to pass without their help, so they voted against it so that they could claim to be more fiscally responsible than the Republicans and make a talking point out of it.
Both parties use debt ceiling increases and budget crises to play chicken with their opposition whenever possible.
I think part of the reason they are pushing for a "serious step" in budget reform before the debt limit is raised is simply so they can treat some of their votes to raise the debt limit as compromise. Whereas, in fact, raising the debt limit should not be a compromise. It is a practical necessity for the wellbeing of everyone in America.