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.They won't figure it out until they get slaughtered in November.
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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.They won't figure it out until they get slaughtered in November.
We'll find out soon enough.I certainly believe there are enough votes which is why Johnson won't bring it to the floor. Instead he will kowtow to Trump and the MTG wing of the party.
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
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.www.politico.com
Talking is better than not talking IMO.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.
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.Talking is better than not talking IMO.
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?Talking is better than not talking IMO.
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.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?
I think you're correct. Still think open lines of communication is the best way to go.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.
I think the administration will be fully aware of that.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?
If only from a PR perspective I agree.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 only from a PR perspective I agree.
After he killed the previous immigration/aid package?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.
Translation - you have to make it worth my while.
Because it runs the risk of widening the war, not to mention being politically impossible at home.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?
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.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.
Bringing it to the floor would be the offer.After he killed the previous immigration/aid package?
That better be one hell of an offer from him.
Joe can always say no.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.
Nope; making it a one-off is a bad deal. He’ll just do that every time Biden wanted something passed and wanted concessions.Bringing it to the floor would be the offer.
Interesting take. Why do you think Putin didn't invade the Ukraine when Trump was POTUS?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!
Might get that actually...RNC came out with something last week saying not to be against IVF treatments. Total loser position politically...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.
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.Might get that actually...RNC came out with something last week saying not to be against IVF treatments. Total loser position politically...
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...Because it runs the risk of widening the war, not to mention being politically impossible at home.
Well we’re not doing that without starting WW3 and nobody wants that right now.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...
We'll see after Trump has his input. History says otherwise.Talking is better than not talking IMO.
Talking is always better. Whether it results in anything is another matter...have to try though.We'll see after Trump has his input. History says otherwise.
Not true with Trump involved.Talking is always better. Whether it results in anything is another matter...have to try though.