Schumer “doesn’t need a single Republican vote, and I think he should move forward with that information,” said Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). “If he fails, I do think he’ll own it. Hopefully they’ll understand.” But Democrats say it’s August, and McConnell will change his tune

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) August 9, 2021

“What’s ironic is, a lot of the debt we’re being asked to account for was accumulated on Donald Trump’s watch,” said Rep. Gerry Connolly

Cornyn retorts: “They want to spend $3.5 trillion more; I don’t think it’s unreasonable to say they have to raise the debt ceiling themselves”

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) August 9, 2021