Democrats have made the case for months that a failure to fund Ukraine’s war against Russia would be one of the biggest foreign policy blunders of the 21st century.
The conflict, now in its third year, has settled into a stalemate, but shortages of weaponry and ammunition threaten America’s goal of containing Russian aggression.
That appeal has done little to counteract a growing skepticism within the Republican Party that questions the wisdom of the aid when the war may be headed for a negotiated settlement.
But Democrats have made the case in very personal terms in recent weeks to the Republican whose vote matters most: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). As speaker, he has the singular authority to bring Ukraine aid to the House floor.
Johnson has vowed to counter Russia in Ukraine, a resolve he
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