The GOP badly needs to get killed in “safe” districts to get it thru their heads that Trump and MAGA have a decided ceiling on their power.
Speaker Mike Johnson wants Biden meeting before any action on Ukraine and Israel aid package
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Putin has to be salivating over political events the past few days in the US. Just a few days ago he hears Trump's insane comment that he could have full reign to overthrow a NATO country if that country didn't sufficiently pony up to pay their share of NATO defense funding. And now there is every indication that the House Speaker won't allow the Senate-passed Ukraine funding bill to even reach a floor vote. Talk about doing Putin's bidding - really pathetic!
Well, that was quick 😂
White House rebuffs Johnson request for meeting with Biden: ‘What is there to negotiate?’
The White House threw cold water on the prospect of a sit-down between President Biden and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), arguing Wednesday that there’s nothing to negotiate and the Speaker should b…
thehill.com
Said no on Wednesday, yes today.
In a shift from past statements from the White House, Biden said he would be willing to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson on the issue.
"I'd be happy to meet with him if he has anything to say," Biden said.
abcnews.go.com
In a shift from past statements from the White House, Biden said he would be willing to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson on the issue.
"I'd be happy to meet with him if he has anything to say," Biden said.
Biden says GOP making 'big mistake' on Ukraine aid, willing to meet with Johnson
President Biden, in the wake of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, said Republicans are “making a big mistake” in opposing Ukraine aid.
A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson’s lack of relationship isn’t helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson's lack of relationship isn't helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
www.politico.com
A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson’s lack of relationship isn’t helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson's lack of relationship isn't helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
Johnson’s relationship with Republicans isn’t so good, either. Patrick McHenry gave him both barrels yesterday.
Mike Johnson's predecessor turns on him
Former interim Speaker Patrick McHenry said he hopes that the Republican leadership will "make the right decision."
www.newsweek.com
What good is a relationship with Johnson when he doesn't/won't make a decision without getting Trump's approval first? Trump and by proxy Johnson, will do nothing that they perceive to benefit Biden or the Democrats in any way. That was proven and confirmed by the failure to bring the border and aide package to the floor for a vote.A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson’s lack of relationship isn’t helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
A shutdown is approaching. Biden and Johnson's lack of relationship isn't helping.
The Ukraine crisis escalates and a government funding deadline looms. The lack of history between the president and the House speaker could make things worse.
Only if the talks have a chance to lead to progress. Johnson is too weak to defy members of his own party and certainly Trump.
Only if you can trust what he says. What’s the point if you can reach an agreement privately that he can’t get approval from his caucus?
Point is, it's not his caucus as a whole or even a majority. It's the few very vocal ones and Trump. Again, look at his failure to bring the border/aide bill to the floor for a vote. It would've passed. I know that. He knows that. But party over everything right now.
I think you're correct. Still think open lines of communication is the best way to go.
I think the administration will be fully aware of that.
Still need to talk...no brainer IMO.
There's always a chance Johnson might want an out.
If I bring it to a vote will D's support the inevitable "motion to vacate" from the Gaetz crew? Johnson really wants Israel aid and that's part of the foreign aid package...use that.
After he killed the previous immigration/aid package?
That better be one hell of an offer from him.
Translation - you have to make it worth my while.
@binsfeldcyhawk2 , that’s not someone who looks like he wants anything other than to extort Biden to get this passed.
If the executive branch can unilaterally order air strikes on Yemen, why can't he give Ukraine the air support that Zelenskyy has begged for from day one?
Because it runs the risk of widening the war, not to mention being politically impossible at home.
Or, when Biden refuses to go along with all of his demands, he'll claim it wasn't him who failed to honestly "negotiate" and place all the blame on the White House.
Nope; making it a one-off is a bad deal. He’ll just do that every time Biden wanted something passed and wanted concessions.
Johnson wants Dems to help save his job, he needs to offer them something substantial. I’d want legislation protecting IVF treatments for instance.
Interesting take. Why do you think Putin didn't invade the Ukraine when Trump was POTUS?
Might get that actually...RNC came out with something last week saying not to be against IVF treatments. Total loser position politically...
They’re trying to gloss past that they shot IVF legislation down shortly after Dobbs. Now they’re trying to get ahead of this one.
Isn't that the goal? Crush Russia once and for all? I thought we put politics aside for the good of the country. Either side can do it but won't apparently...
Well we’re not doing that without starting WW3 and nobody wants that right now.
We'll see after Trump has his input. History says otherwise.
Talking is always better. Whether it results in anything is another matter...have to try though.
