I want Trump to say ‘sorry, I don’t trust you. You passed a $900 billion ‘stimulus’ package back in 2009 and the money all went to your pet projects and donors. It was supposed to go to infrastructure back then. I will NOT sign anything at all, that does not have a plan to fund it. Period.’ The Dems want to get in front of what Trump has already suggested, so they can take credit. They are still the pigs we always knew they were.
You are close on this analysis.
But, I would suggest the Dems. came forward with a plan first, put the gauntlet down that if he backs THEIR plan, he will get their support.
Reality, he shouldn’t back THEIR plan for all the reasons you stated.
BUT, it then gives them a way to scream, shout, and pontificate how the President lied about infrastructure plans. Watch...this little democrat dog and pony show is a political trap.
So what is the wisdom here? Back it or negotiate them out of their own plan? How much/far do you trust Trump? Trump is for America, united, together. Do we trust him enough to let him slice and dice the democrat plan?
Not only was that $900 Billion passed in 2009, it has been built in to the budget ever since.
Not so fast. As you say, Trump has already proposed it, so something will happen. It needs to actually help, not be a stimulus. Don’t worry, Trump WILL get the credit.
I suggest stripping all mass transit and railroad improvements; emphasize highways, tunnels, bridges, harbors, and riverways.
I’d think twice about allowing a single dollar to go to CA until I saw contrition re: sanctuary cities.