Why would would Speaker Johnson gavel the US House into recess before a looming government shutdown?

[Anonymous]

https://www.rawstory.com/democrats-shutdown-2674126680/

[lightbulb27]

can only guess he wants to shut it down. maybe it's an experiment to figure out if it's even needed?

because they spent so much money, were out of money... 37.5 trillion already... yikes.

Recess... who the heck gets recess. I never got recess other than grade school... What the heck are they doing, going out and playing? Oh... I bet they are raising funds...

[loveslongnails]

Like the lying ass hat he is, Mike and the GOP actually WANT a shutdown so they can blame it on the Dems. They control most of the news media, so that's going to be the narrative. Why would you expect any less?

[Tamera952]

Because he can’t wait to get on Grindr to hook up? …Or maybe he want to continue running interference and a distraction for OrangeTurd and wealthy Repub donors that he KNOWS are listed throughout the Epstein Files?

[Anonymous]

To avoid swearing in Adelita Grijalva, the 218th and final signature on the Epstein discharge petition, which forces a vote that he can't get out of.

[WindAtMyBack]

Because he thinks a shut down is a good thing? Well, so do I. Shut it down.

People might just realize that they don't need mommy government to hold their hand - that they can survive on their own.

[Anonymous]

Epstein embarrassment means more to the admin than healthcare for the citizens. This is all the fault of right. They have all the power.

[Fireguy17]

Because nothing was going to happen.
We have had shutdowns before, it's not a big deal.

[beefcakebradybatson]

JUCK FOHNSON !!!

[DrPepper12]

Cuz he DGAF?

[BarryLiverstone]

That’s part of his job

[Asker]

So, the US government is about to shut down, and it is "his job" to call a recess and just let it shut down without doing everything in his power to try to negotiate a resolution until the last minute?

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes. Because it’s too late to negotiate.

[Asker]

It's never, ever, ever too late to negotiate! In particular, when it comes to shutting down the government and all of the Americans that will be affected by this! Even active duty members of the US military will have their checks withheld until the shutdown is over! This is not a joke!

[BarryLiverstone]

Never said it was a joke. The democrats are out of town, it was too late to bring them back

[BarryLiverstone]

This was an easy question to answer, I’m surprised you didn’t know

[Asker]

The Democrats were in town. Even before he called "recess," only a minority of GOP members were present. His strategy is not a surprise. He's doing a crappy job trying to blame Democrats for the shutdown. I'm surprised you didn't that...

[BarryLiverstone]

I was watching msnbc yesterday and it was a democratic strategist who said there was no time left for a compromise.

[Asker]

Don't give a shit about a Democratic strategist. I only care about the fact that the Speaker should have the entire House in session until the clock literally runs out! It's not a good look to give in until then...

[BarryLiverstone]

It’s not a good look at all. It’s reality

[Asker]

A terrible reality...