House Democrats' messaging guidance on the newly released debt ceiling bill instructs them to say the legislation rejects \"extreme demands\" from Republicans, Axios has learned. <\/p>\n
Why it matters: It is a look at how Democrats plan to counter claims by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) that the bill is a total GOP win that contains no concessions for the other side. <\/p>\n
Driving the news: Axios obtained a copy of the messaging guidance sent to House Democrats' offices on Monday morning by the Democratic Policy & Communications Committee. <\/p>\n
The backdrop: The guidance largely codifies the case House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has been making about the deal. <\/p>\n
What we're watching: How conservative House Republicans, who have been agitating against the bill, react to these arguments. <\/p>\n
The state of play: Democrats will need to persuade enough of their members to vote for the bill to make up for lost votes on the GOP side. <\/p>\n
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