‘I’m asking the questions’: Sciutto pushes back on GOP lawmaker over debt ceiling

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) joins CNN's Jim Sciutto to discuss the fight to raise the national debt limit as the White House and the new House GOP majority are at odds over how to resolve the critical issue. #CNN #News

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    1. @Atlantafied When you add insults at the end? Is that supposed to make me feel included? Or is that hate speech? Or d9 you think it’s ok to be hateful to republicans? That’s political bigotry btw. You are the hate and division you decry like a child. You accuse me of being gullible when the very mention of information triggers you so hard you get vitriolic. Can you not see how jaded you are? How are you so sure I’m wrong? Those people who think they know everything, are only fooling themselves. Are you foolish, or inquisitive? Do you really think it came from eating undercooked bat meat? That sounds way more like a conspiracy theory lie to me. Go look up event 201. Maybe, just maybe you are not lost completely.

    2. @Ryan E.Smith Okay, so you just typed a giant paragraph of factless gibberish and told us how sensitive you “feel” without providing any actual evidence that bolsters your laughable conspiracy theory. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Bye Felicia.

    3. Now the Anglo-Saxons will start playing their game, they will make every effort to make a truce! A truce in Ukraine to relocate the AFU troops and bring weapons. And with the onset of heat, launch an attack! That’s all you need to know and under no circumstances allow a truce! Putin does not need to take the pipes from Western presidents and America, and that’s where Westerners will understand why diplomats are needed! If there is a truce, the Russian Army will be disappointed in the President!+_V!!

    4. 2000 – 2008 and 2016 – 2020. These two GOP administrations are the reason why the country has a 31 trillion dollar deficit.

      When Clinton left in 2000, the country had no debt. Trump spent more money in four years than Obama did in eight.

    5. It’s more like 30%+
      But your right he completely ignored that

      And he lied about Bush who also increased the debt by even more Than Trump,

      They just spin how Democrats are wreck less

      Even though President Biddn has reduced the deficit by over $1.6 trillion
      And how he is helping to reduce it further by passing bills that save money and help people

  1. Hilarious the newscaster is literally educating this man on his role and job real time. I kindhearted feel Ike he doesn’t kno his role or job lol. This whole conversation was entertaining because this Rep is clueless to reality

    1. @Chris Musumeci The 7 trillion dollar debt that Republicans added by giving away tax breaks for themselves and their donors, is real.

    2. @Jacksmithonstandby you democrat paid trolls say the same nonsense. We all know democrats spend money. Our money, my money. No more blank checks for nonsense

    3. Now the Anglo-Saxons will start playing their game, they will make every effort to make a truce! A truce in Ukraine to relocate the AFU troops and bring weapons. And with the onset of heat, launch an attack! That’s all you need to know and under no circumstances allow a truce! Putin does not need to take the pipes from Western presidents and America, and that’s where Westerners will understand why diplomats are needed! If there is a truce, the Russian Army will be disappointed in the President!_)#!@#!

    4. Al the responses none about this glorious moment in television history lol. We are witnessing a rep spew talking points for no reason other than he doesn’t know his job. That’s hilarious

  2. these clowns constantly elected to Congress having no idea what their job entails or how government actually works. Imagine someone at your work blaming others constantly and not knowing what their actual job is. or getting into office based on the interview you gave and then blame your boss on everything as to why you’re not doing well. The funniest thing about this interview is Dusty got off this interview and said “got em”.

    1. Now the Anglo-Saxons will start playing their game, they will make every effort to make a truce! A truce in Ukraine to relocate the AFU troops and bring weapons. And with the onset of heat, launch an attack! That’s all you need to know and under no circumstances allow a truce! Putin does not need to take the pipes from Western presidents and America, and that’s where Westerners will understand why diplomats are needed! If there is a truce, the Russian Army will be disappointed in the President!!@#$#!@#@

    2. gives you and idea as to level of thinking of the majority of their Congressional district. The first question to a Republican is whether or not their resume are any more real than Santos.

    3. @ivan tavarez Nope, the results of elections for the House are gerrymandered, it is not the will of the people, but the will of the election district creators.

  3. Its mindblowing how these Republicans come on national television and say the things they do. Its quite clear they’re talking to the simple minded.

    1. Repent. Have faith in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 KJV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
      Mark 1:15 KJV And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
      John 3:3 KJV – “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

    1. @DC Bunker I’m a independent, I don’t trust 1 person in government! That’s why I factcheck everything I hear! I have voted republican more times than I have democrats! To be clear, I’m college educated and ex military! I don’t need any politician to tell me who or what I should believe! I read every bill that goes through congress, and I pay very close attention to what is going on in both parties!

    2. Repent. Have faith in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 KJV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
      Mark 1:15 KJV And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
      John 3:3 KJV – “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

    3. @DC Bunker no need for a debate. We’ll get our answer when y’all get smeared in 2024 and lose again.

  4. The senator seems to think everyone is against him. What a wonderful way to negotiate! And this guy is just a moderate wackadoodle. God save the Constitution!

  5. “So I’m here to throw stones at the Democrats and not give you any information on what I think (if, in fact, I have actual thoughts of my own, which is unclear)”. – Dusty Knucklehead (R-SD).

    1. Now the Anglo-Saxons will start playing their game, they will make every effort to make a truce! A truce in Ukraine to relocate the AFU troops and bring weapons. And with the onset of heat, launch an attack! That’s all you need to know and under no circumstances allow a truce! Putin does not need to take the pipes from Western presidents and America, and that’s where Westerners will understand why diplomats are needed! If there is a truce, the Russian Army will be disappointed in the President!_((__)(

    2. Common that’s your job!! On the committee. Keep saying it’s the other pointing finger!! Instead do something to solve the underlying cause.

  6. Dusty is broken.
    He clearly represents those “interesting” people that Jordan Keppler interviews at 45 rallys

  7. You can’t negotiate the amount due on a bill, after the pricing was agreed to & their products/services have been used.

    The Debt Ceiling has to do with the bills due from approved spending budgets of the past, and is non-negotiable.
    The yearly crafted US Budget is the time to negotiate cuts and increases for future spending.

    1. It amazes me how Republicans can’t seem to grasp this very point. NO one is asking for a vote to spend more money, This vote is to decide weather or not to pay the bills that are already due. BTW the LAST president that operated under a balanced budget was Bill Clinton , which was promptly blown up by George Bush 🤔

  8. He thinks it is unfair to ask the questions about what they are willing to negotiate. It literally takes more than 1 person to negotiate? Wow unreal!

    1. @Lerian V that is NOT how you negotiate-that is how you play poker. None of these clowns should be playing poker
      with something as critical as our debt ceiling. Get a grip.

    2. @Lerian V They are keeping quite because they want to cut programs for the poor and elderly, to pay for a give away for billionairs. If they tell the American people what they want to cut, they won’t like it. What should Biden do, just let them cut any dam thing they want, no questions ask? Not going to happen.

    3. Well his answer was it’s the presidents job but he’s given a plan to reduce the deficit it’s just not one they like

  9. Me: stops listening seriously when he pulls out the tried and true BS logic of the US government debt being the same as a household’s debt.
    *decides to continue*
    Me: “He hasn’t answered a single question he’s asked.”

  10. WOW. My wife and I spent years counseling prisoners, and this R is an angry man and certainly has an abusive personality. I feel sorry for his family. May he seek help for his low EQ.

  11. “Can you name a program?”
    “Well. Credit card bills…”
    “Can you name a program?”
    “But families have to sit down.”
    “Can you name a program?”
    “The president has to do that!”
    “Can you name a program?”
    “I’m not going to do this.”

  12. How do these anchors not call out that that credit card analogy has been used to avoid the question by multiple guests? They’ve sure got their talking points!

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