Democrats will attempt to rescind Trumps travel ban

[OKIsItJustMe]

Source: The Washington Post

Democrats will attempt to rescind Trump’s travel ban

By Ed O'Keefe and David Weigel January 30 at 9:30 AM

Democrats will seek to quickly pass legislation on Monday night to rescind President Trump’s travel ban from certain countries -- a likely futile attempt they’re poised to use to justify prolonging consideration of several top Cabinet nominees.

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Monday morning that he will be asking Senate Republicans to immediately consider legislation to rescind Trump’s executive order signed Friday night that caused confusion at major airports nationwide and set off a wave of global reaction — including a petition banning Trump from entering the United Kingdom and a ban on Americans entering Iran.

Criticizing Trump’s order on Monday morning, Schumer told NBC’s “Today” show, “It was done in such a sloppy and careless way. ... It almost seems like back of the envelope.”

Asked what Democrats planned to do in response, Schumer said he would call later Monday for the immediate consideration of a bill by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to rescind the order.

…

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/democrats-will-attempt-to-rescind-trumps-travel-ban/2017/01/30/4bdf07a0-e6f4-11e6-b82f-687d6e6a3e7c_story.html

[ck4829]

1. Do or do not, there is no try

The Muslim Ban is appalling on a human rights standpoint and it gives propaganda to Daesh, don't just attempt, make it the tip of the spear in a war against this bad joke of a government. It's time to fight back.

[TexasBushwhacker]

3. Yes, but I fear the damage has already been done

Daesh has already latched onto it.

[jeanmarc]

2. The Turtle will not allow a vote nt

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Probably not

But it's good to have that on record.