Punchbowl News: “It’s time to talk about SALT and why we think that New York, New Jersey and California Republicans have exponentially more leverage than some in the House Republican Conference are giving them credit for.”
“Let’s put this plainly: A handful of SALT members are willing to tank the reconciliation package and President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda if they don’t get a SALT deal they like.
”Said Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY): “It is a hill I am willing to stake my entire congressional career on.”
Said Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY): “I’ve been very clear with leadership and the administration from the very beginning — if there is not a fix for SALT, there is no bill. If nothing passes, SALT comes back unlimited, so it is on leadership to offer a number and negotiate from there. We are not negotiating against ourselves.”