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Both parties are wary of the political fallout. Democrats may believe they stand to gain if the chaos exposes GOP extremism, especially with figures like AOC steering leftward agendas. Conversely, Republicans argue that their strategy prioritizes fiscal responsibility—though Scalise noted that the Democratic obsession with healthcare subsidies, conflict, and even mismanagement hurts average Americans.
The ongoing standoff also reveals a procedural gridlock intensified by internal party dynamics. The moderate Democrats often find their voices drowned out by the far-left activists demanding expansive social programs and concessions.