Vlad Davidiuk - Political Strategist Joins Houston's Morning News

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moments are missing flights because Democrats are using this as a weapon and trying to push their agenda and entirely based on their Trump derangement syndrome, which is forced them. into this position to be able to not only inflict the pain on Americans, but paint themselves into a corner. And so Republicans have a chance to make them pay for it. Well, in doing it this way helps out the Senate because otherwise you'd have to get 60 votes in the Senate. This would be a simple majority, which I think they think they can deliver on. The question is, can the House also deliver with some of the infighting they have going on between the more conservative and the more moderate factions in the House? Are they going to be able to deliver on a reconciliation bill for these things? I think the calendar right now is the real impetus, because the closer we get to people really starting to focus on the November general election and deciding which party they're going to vote for and which party is going to maintain control of the house, the more incentive and more urgency is present. So I think right now Republicans are starting to feel. that pressure and speaker johnson has an excellent opportunity to line up his votes and get get this uh legislation across the line we can end the shutdown restore order and economic confidence across america free americans from the pain and suffering imposed by democrats uh get this legislation passed and then move on to election integrity can they concoct a bill in your estimation here vlad can they can they come up with a bill that will be shut down proof

Yes, because what winds up happening is not necessarily a shutdown proof in terms of the logistics. It's shutdown proofs in terms of, in terms of the punishment that's going to be needed out. No one in Congress wants to be accused of shutting the government down right before general election. So once this is, once this passes. Basically, all threats are being removed until after the election. After the election, that's a whole new, whole new animal. But between now and then, if they can find a way to cut a deal, I think everybody will be very happy to be able to move on from this crazy move imposed by Democrats on the nation. All right, sir, thanks as always. Appreciate it. Vladimir Putin, political strategist. Happy birthday, America! It's time to celebrate and play your favorite Las Vegas casino games by American-owned SpinQuest.com. What's better than fireworks than American Pie? Hitting a black check in the palm of your hand, and you won't lose your fingers. Over a thousand games, including slots and live dealers, and $30 point packs are on sale for 10. SpinQuest.com, buy American players for American players. SpendQuest is a free-to-play social casino. Avoid where prohibited. Visit SpendQuest.com for more details.