The Left is starting to come apart at the seams. And there is no reversing course now.
Because a House Democrat betrayed the Democrat Party in a stunning act no one saw coming.
Moderate Democrat Challenges Party Stance on Subsidy Deal
A centrist House Democrat has diverged from leadership on a proposed compromise to prolong enhanced Obamacare subsidies facing expiration by year’s end, a sticking point in shutdown negotiations.
Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., has joined other Democrats in supporting a cross-party measure for a one-year renewal of the tax credits, which Democrats have tied to backing any shutdown-ending package.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., dismissed the limited extension during a Tuesday media availability. Suozzi, who favors a full, ongoing renewal, argued that talks must start somewhere amid imperfect options.
Jeffries Dismisses One-Year Extension as Insufficient
Jeffries labeled the proposal inadequate, stating, “A one-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits is not acceptable. It’s a nonstarter.”
He continued, “What world are these MAGA extremists living in right now to think that Democrats are going to go along with a one-year extension from a group of people, meaning the Republicans, who just permanently extended massive tax breaks for their billionaire donors?”
The initiative draws from 25 total backers, including 11 Democrats, showing some bipartisan traction despite the critique.
Suozzi countered Jeffries’ stance in remarks to Fox News Digital: “Republicans and Democrats both need to step up to the negotiating table.” He elaborated, “This bill isn’t perfect — I’d prefer a permanent extension, and I’d gladly settle for a multi-year one — but right now, our priority must be stopping the massive health insurance premium hikes set to hit mailboxes in less than a month.” Suozzi added, “We can’t afford to remain in a stalemate, each side waiting for the other to blink.”
Bipartisan Push Persists Amid Funding Impasse
Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, another bill co-sponsor, highlighted its potential in recent Substack writings, as noted by his office to Fox News Digital. “Our bipartisan bill would extend the credits by one year. Our coalition already includes 12 House Republicans — an essential bloc of support for passing a bill in the GOP-controlled House. And Senate Republicans are already interested in a deal, too,” Golden wrote.
He further observed, “As we negotiate, I see two sides who genuinely want to get to ‘yes,’ which gives me hope that we can avert price spikes and coverage losses in January. A government shutdown only jeopardizes that work.”
Golden stood alone among House Democrats in supporting last month’s GOP-drafted continuing resolution, which would hold federal spending steady through Nov. 21 while boosting security funds for officials amid rising threats.
Democrats, irked by limited input on budget discussions, have withheld approval for resolutions lacking subsidy extensions. Suozzi and fellow one-year backers also support a separate permanent-extension bill, though GOP congressional heads insist on reforms for any continuation.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s office, D-N.J., confirmed his role on the permanent measure to Fox News Digital but offered no take on the shorter version or Jeffries’ remarks. Outreach to the bill’s other eight Democratic co-sponsors yielded no replies on the leader’s position by deadline.
