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kentuck

(111,094 posts)
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 07:18 PM Jul 2017

No Joy in Mudville

Donald Trump should be celebrating today. The Republican Senate finally got their healthcare bill to the floor for debate. Not a giant leap but at least a small step forward. Also, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner apparently escaped the House Intel Committee unscathed.

But there is no joy in Mudville. The House of Representatives passed the sanctions bill against Russia with only 4 dissenting votes. This was not a good signal to send to his buddy, Putin.

On top of it all, Jeff Sessions refused to resign. He seems to be daring Trump to fire him? That would create a whole new environment with Deputy AG Rosenstein in charge. Also, right-wing talk radio came out in support of Sessions today, which further complicated Donald's plans to get rid of Robert Mueller and to continue his bromance with Vladimir Putin.

Mighty Donald has not had a good day.

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No Joy in Mudville (Original Post) kentuck Jul 2017 OP
Donald struck out a long time ago..But, Stuart G Jul 2017 #1
DUMP REMAINS HOWEVER Peach4u2 Jul 2017 #2
Welcome to DU...and you are not alone Stuart G Jul 2017 #3
He's acting like it's been a huuuge week. Boomerproud Jul 2017 #4
The sanctions limit passed in the main house???Or in committee?? lindysalsagal Jul 2017 #5
It passed the House. kentuck Jul 2017 #6
WOW! Hariball isn't talking about it . Rachel might. lindysalsagal Jul 2017 #7
As crazy as it gets..... safeinOhio Jul 2017 #8

Stuart G

(38,427 posts)
1. Donald struck out a long time ago..But,
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 07:23 PM
Jul 2017

the majority in this country missed it. Each time it happens again, and again and again more catch the show..
Trump will have to fire Sessions. and .....that will be worse for Trump...but we will see. But one thing is for sure, this is an ugly show.

Peach4u2

(9 posts)
2. DUMP REMAINS HOWEVER
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 07:24 PM
Jul 2017

He remains in office and is a step closer to taking 22-32 million Americans off of needed health care. To him, probably good.

(I am so sorry I said Baby Bush was the worst of my lifetime......I never imagined D. Trump as President.)

Stuart G

(38,427 posts)
3. Welcome to DU...and you are not alone
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 07:26 PM
Jul 2017

I never thought anyone could be worse than Baby Bush...So we are both wrong on that one...

Boomerproud

(7,952 posts)
4. He's acting like it's been a huuuge week.
Tue Jul 25, 2017, 07:28 PM
Jul 2017

With the chest-puffing speech at the BSA Jamboree and the nastier-than-ever tweeting about Hillary's "crimes" he seems to be in his element.

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