The Republicans could equally be accused of playing a cynical game, voting against a package they know will pass in order to appear thrifty yet not risk being accused of sabotage.

同样，共和党人也会被指责在耍玩世不恭的游戏。他们明知法案会通过，但为了显得节约行事而不冒被指责从中作梗的风险，他们还是投了反对票。