I get... they want a whole lot more. But why make everyone suffer row? They already won the White House. Everyone agrees that something is needed asap. What is to be gained by ruining Christmas?
Link: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/stimulus-package-127-economists-push-for-immediate-aid-that-includes-a-second-check/
House Dems have already passed a bill where all that has to happen is for Mitch to bring it to the floor.
Conversely, there is no Republican stimulus bill. We know what Republicans don't want, but they have yet to say what they actually want in it.
Get rid of the wasteful spend that has nothing to do with the pandemic.
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In current politics, the attitude is I only win if you lose. Compromise is a four letter word. Working with the other side will often get you primaried.
And both sides are guilty of it.