What concessions should House Democrats demand from Republicans in exchange for cooperation in electing a Speaker?

Making a deal with Democrats is one of the few obvious ways out of this mess for Republicans, and I’m convinced that Democrats shouldn’t help them for free.

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

Ukraine and Israel aid
Something for the border, but I'm not sure what that might look like since no side has good ideas here.
Higher tax rate for the wealthy
Debt limit extension to the end of the year

JPWhoo · 36-40, MVIP

@RosaMarie It doesn’t matter now, but I would think that would be asking too much. Even moderate Republicans would be upsetting their base to agree to a higher tax rate for the wealthy. Any new legislation other funding for existing programs and situations would have been too much to ask for, I think.

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

@JPWhoo I never said I expected them to get it. Just that would be the bar for a consensus. Or maybe a federal abortion bill that was middle ground and would wipe out the crazy states.