McCarthy proves reporter’s point with poor argument about concessions to avert default

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is facing criticism for his failure to provide any concessions to ensure the U.S. government isn't headed for default.

CNN's Manu Raju asked McCarthy about offering compromises outside of just making verbal promises.

"You're going to need Democratic votes. Probably in the House," Raju pointed out. "Definitely in the Senate. You have a Democrat in the White House. Why not offer a single concession beyond saying we're not going to default?"

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McCarthy replied with a rambling argument targeting Democratic lawmakers.

"We've offered a lot of concessions. The cap on the spending is a Democrat idea. The work requirement was a Democrat idea. The time I can't help it if the Democrats have become so extreme and now is a party of Bernie Sanders than the party where Joe Biden was elected," McCarthy stated.

"Joe Biden is the President of the United States. He is the head Democrat," McCarthy added. "But if AOC and Bernie Sanders is going to run their party, that's not my fault. I'm not even sure Bernie Sanders is a registered Democrat."

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