If Mike Johnson really wanted to re-open the government, he would work with Democrats toward a solution. But he’d rather make everyday Americans suffer with unaffordable health insurance prices, reduced or no food assistance and going without paychecks and government services.
It warms my heart to see Democrats confronting his BS, in public, probably when Johnson wasn’t expecting it.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) said she went to Johnson’s press conference Thursday because Republicans refuse to extend the health insurance subsidies that keep the Affordable Care Act health insurance affordable. Thanks to this Republican heartlessness, Americans are already getting notices of skyrocketing premiums.
Johnson seemed put out that Houlahan dared to show up and ask a question at his presser. “I’m asking you a question: If you’re ready to have a conversation with the other side?” she said. “You are the speaker for all of us, sir.” she added. “You have an obligation to call the leadership of both parties and bring us together and solve this problem together.”
