Attempting to extract partisan policy concessions with threats to intentionally drive the American economy off a cliff is the very definition of extremism.
Chris Van Hollen: “Attempting to extract partisan policy concessions with threats to intentionally drive the American economy off a cliff…”
On the recordMay 4, 2023
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Criticism of using economic threats for political gain.
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