The new GOP tax plan proves it: The problem isn't just Trump. It's Republicans.

[Zorro]

The Republican tax bill is finally out, and it doesn’t change the two competing narratives about it, which are that it’s either an enormous giveaway to the rich and corporations (the Democrats’ story) or that it will unleash spectacular growth that will trickle down to everyone (the Republicans’ story).

But this bill, in all its mangled confusion, represents exactly where Republicans are today, in terms of both policy and politics. And that’s not a good place.

Yes, President Trump is going to send out some stupid tweets and say some stupid things that will make passing the bill more difficult. But the problems congressional Republicans have are of their own making.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/11/02/the-new-gop-tax-plan-proves-it-the-problem-isnt-just-trump-its-republicans

[Irish_Dem]

1. Trump is just a symptom. nt

[BigmanPigman]

2. 45 has become hard right and the Freedom Caucus

is laughing all the way to their bank with our money (as usual). Call your reps and tell them that they can say good bye to any reelection dreams!

[StevieM]

3. Definitely true. And that also holds true for the GOP assault on democracy--it didn't start with

Trump and it is not currently limited to Trump.

John Kasich did some pretty awful things in Ohio, like limiting polling stations in urban areas.