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In reply to the discussion: "If it's what you say, I LOVE it!" Granny Starver & The Turtle WARNED Trump about the shutdown. [View all]Buckeyeblue
(5,499 posts)19. I agree with everything but #6
If the Senate Republicans voted to convict, I think a good many of them would either not make it through the primary or would see a lot of people stay home in 2020.
But I can definitely see McConnell telling 45, this is your baby. He's not going to pass the CR because he doesn't want to become a target. And he's also not going to negotiate because this isn't his battle. I think he runs the risk of looking like a weak leader.
But...if he felt this strongly about a shutdown being the wrong strategy, why not get the votes to override the veto? All he has to say is, I need to protect Kentucky. He would be hailed a hero in the press.
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"If it's what you say, I LOVE it!" Granny Starver & The Turtle WARNED Trump about the shutdown. [View all]
Miles Archer
Jan 2019
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Here's what I think is going on with McConnell, especially in light of this
Miles Archer
Jan 2019
#4
As Bob Dylan sang, "They smile in your face, but behind your back they hiss."
Miles Archer
Jan 2019
#9
Then why the hell doesn't Mitch put the bills to a vote in the Senate. Why punish
allgood33
Jan 2019
#11
trump is so stupid he didn't realize that us Dems controlling the House changed everything.
brush
Jan 2019
#12
He thought he was either going to charm or bully / intimidate Nancy Pelosi
Miles Archer
Jan 2019
#17