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The analysis emphasizes that much of this legislative brinkmanship is driven less by genuine policy concerns than by political optics. Democrats are accused of chasing headlines, eager to claim a small victory in the form of a $20 billion deal—something they hope will be spun as a major win. The commentary critiques their attempts to exaggerate this figure further, claiming it amounts to billions per year over a decade, which is mathematically incorrect.