[gjsman-1000]

Ironic, considering they literally had the power to raise the debt ceiling for two years while they were in Congress. But it's too much to ask that they have less than a year of foresight.

https://www.axios.com/2023/05/23/democrats-debt-ceiling-regr...

[favorited]

The would have needed Manchin's support, and without periodic debt ceiling emergencies he wouldn't get as much airtime to advocate for cuts.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/07/joe-manch...