The Post used the word “furious” to describe Congress’ far-right members who want the government to close. Other words have been used — none of them complimentary. Speaker Mike Johnson’s job is at stake because again! more Democrats than Republicans voted to keep the Government open.
Working with Democrats is taboo, according to the far right. But keeping the government open is the responsible way to keep the economy going, keep the interest rates down, and keep the U.S. credit score from tumbling.
Jacob Bogage, Marianna Sotomayor, The Washington Post: House, Senate pass short-term bill averting government shutdown until March