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Dear Reader,
The U.S. House of Representatives faces another ideological crisis that could lead to a government shutdown. This time, the so-called Freedom Caucus in the House is waging a cultural war that has made the situation more alarming than ever before. Although government shutdowns have happened in the past, the current threat of a deepening economic recession makes it imperative to find a solution. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican, has even expressed concern that the Freedom Caucus wants to “burn the place down.”
The Freedom Caucus and Problem Solvers Caucus are two distinct entities within the U.S. Congress with differing ideologies and approaches.
The Freedom Caucus is a conservative and ideologically driven group in Congress. It is considered the farthest-right bloc within the House Republican Conference. It often takes a hardline stance on issues and comprises conservative Republicans opposing compromising legislation and constantly fomenting intra-party conflicts within the Republican Party. Initially, the group’s creed included budget cuts on social spending, deregulation, and decentralization of power within the House of Representatives. However, their ideology has shifted towards loyalty to Donald Trump, making them a more nationalist segment of the Republican caucus. The group is authoritarian, tribal, and absolutist in their overall approach to governance.
The Problem Solvers Caucus, on the other hand, is a group of bipartisan members from the Republican and Democratic parties in the House of Representatives. Their main objective is to find common ground and bipartisan solutions to the legislative agenda, working across party lines to address issues. In an era of political polarization, the Problem Solvers Caucus seeks to prioritize compromise and consensus-building by negotiating contentious topics such as healthcare, infrastructure, and immigration. Their commitment to bridging partisan divides and finding common ground is essential for effective governance and national progress.
With just a few days left until the deadline to avert a government shutdown, Moderate Voices of America stands in solidarity with the Problem Solvers Caucus and urges our readers to do the same. We strongly oppose the Freedom Caucus plan to shut down the government, which would have severe economic and national security consequences. We encourage our readers to act and call their representatives to voice their opposition to the Freedom Caucus’s plan. We must work now and let our phones ring in Congress until the Freedom Caucus comes to its senses. Time is of the essence. Let it start now!
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Nicholas A. Owoyemi
President & CEO (Author)
Moderate Voices of America
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New York, New York 10005
212 406-1958
www.moderatevoices.org.
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