Shake Up Gives Democrats a Chance to Block Picks

[DonViejo]

March 16, 2018 at 7:38 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

Politico: “The White House was hoping for a smooth 2018 on Capitol Hill. Instead, President Donald Trump is staring at two bitter confirmation fights — and the possibility emboldened Democrats could block his new Cabinet nominees.”

“Trump’s decision to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace Rex Tillerson at the State Department — and to elevate Pompeo’s controversial deputy Gina Haspel, who hasn’t previously been confirmed — has created a pair of high-stakes battles in the Senate, where the GOP enjoys a threadbare 51-49 advantage. With Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opposing both nominees and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) absent while he undergoes treatment for brain cancer, Trump will need Democrats to support his picks.”

“The looming struggle to get Cabinet replacements through underscores just how much the political calculus has changed for Trump since the early days of his administration, as Democrats look ahead to the midterms and throw off any semblance of cooperation with the White House.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2018/03/16/shake-up-gives-democrats-a-chance-to-block-picks/

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1. "...how much the political calculus has changed for Trump.."

No, it hasn't.

He was unpopular when he took office and the majority of Americans didn't support him or his policies.

He is unpopular now and the majority of Americans don't support him or his policies.