General Discussion

The Democrats are in a tricky situation. However, if they fold, they will demonstrate that they lack the capacity to fight when it really matters. Trump and Musk have tanked the economy and destroyed a host of federal programs that serve the public. It is unclear how forcing the Republicans to the negotiating table is going to make matters worse (there was no negotiation the first time). The House Republicans are playing a game of chicken betting Democrats will fold when pushed into a corner. If the Dems message well, they can put it right back in the lap of the Republicans.