Democrats say they need leadership green light to back GOP bills to extend ACA tax credits

[Dulcinea]

(The Hill) House Democrats say they’re lining up to support a bipartisan extension of enhanced ObamaCare subsidies — if they get a green light from party leaders.

Supporters of two bipartisan proposals to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, which are set to expire on Dec. 31, have launched discharge petitions to force votes on their legislation over the opposition of the GOP leaders who control the chamber.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has declined to weigh in on either of the proposals, which would extend the subsidies for one or two years, pressing instead for his partisan plan to extend those benefits for three years. His strategy has been for Democrats to keep their powder dry and let Republican infighting on health care take center stage.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/democrats-leadership-green-light-back-110000939.html

[bucolic_frolic]

1. There are conflicting outcomes here

Obviously ending ACA tax credits is a boon for Dems in 2026. But the point has been made and if they do pass an extension it only diminishes but does not eliminate their advantage on the issue.

Second is a stealth issue. Speaker Johnson's support could collapse. It's even possible Jeffries could emerge as a new Speaker. And that would allow Republicans to blame Democrats for everything going forward and we all know they'll distort the past to their advantage.

So I think Leader Jeffries and Democrats will tread lightly. The last thing they want is to be in a position to be blamed for the GOP mess.

[NotHardly]

2. Time's a wasting