But with a funding bill seemingly out of reach, all signs suggest that those entrenched positions will result in a long and painful government shutdown.
And it may be enough to arouse a dormant group of centrists whose own interests favor a functional legislative branch.
And adding to McCarthy’s bind is the pledge that conservatives will call for his ouster should he work with Democrats to avoid a shutdown.
Moderate Republicans, flanked by House Democrats, seize upon the moment.
Meanwhile, another possible path, however unlikely, appears open to willing Democrats and centrist Republicans.
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