Cuomo Says McConnell's Idea to Let States Go Bankrupt Is 'Really Dumb'

The transcript discusses the exclusion of state and local government funding in a Senate bill, criticizing the suggestion that states should declare bankruptcy. It highlights the importance of funding essential services like police, fire, and education, and warns of the economic consequences if states were to declare bankruptcy.

How does the speaker feel about the funding priorities mentioned in the text?

What is the speaker's stance on the relationship between state funding and the economy?