Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer initially vowed to oppose Republican efforts to lift the debt ceiling without negotiations, risking a government shutdown. However, he later retreated from that position, drawing criticism from House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi condemned the "false choice" between a disruptive shutdown and giving in to Republican demands, arguing it hands President Trump and his allies like Elon Musk a blank check. As a fiscal conservative, I believe Schumer needs to stand firm against unsustainable deficit spending enabled by debt ceiling increases without accompanying spending reforms. Avoiding a shutdown through capitulation undermines Congressional oversight and enables the unchecked growth of government. I urge you to support Schumer using all legislative tools, including the threat of a shutdown, to force meaningful negotiations on reining in the deficit through spending cuts and revenue increases as the price for raising the debt limit.
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