Posted on 01/14/2019 12:30:04 PM PST by SeekAndFind
President Trump is staying put in snowy Washington while his government shutdown duel with Democrats continues, canceling every fancy trip out (that doesn't include a non-touristy one to the Texas border), including even a Christmas trip to his home in Florida.
That's fitting for the times, and it suggests a leader looking for a resolution.
But then there are...the Democrats.
A whole slew of them packed off to Puerto Rico for a junket, getting hold of those hard-to-get Hamilton tickets (no shutout there); bunking in with 109 K Street lobbyists in $429-a-night hotel rooms; and, sure enough, partying hearty. WashEx's Paul Bedard has the opening story.
Some 30 Democratic lawmakers left the government shutdown behind Friday on a chartered flight to Puerto Rico for a winter retreat with 109 lobbyists and corporate executives during which they planned to see the hit Broadway show "Hamilton" and attend three parties including one with the show's cast.
Those attending the Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC winter retreat in San Juan planned to meet with key officials to discuss the cleanup after Hurricane Maria at a roundtable Saturday.
But the weekend is packed with free time for the members and their families on the trip.
Get a load of the bikini shot of Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, spotted by Fox News producer David McAlpine (and Bedard):
Spotted: Sen. Bob Menendez on the beach at a resort in Puerto Rico on Day 22 of the partial government shutdown. Reports say dozens of Dems are in PR for the CHC BOLD PAC winter retreat — including meetings on Maria cleanup, and a party with PR’s “Hamilton” cast. pic.twitter.com/6FaBYKPo4L— David McAlpine (@DavidMcAlpine) January 12, 2019
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She looks to be about 20 years older than the type he goes for. Couldn’t he find a 13-year-old?
Let them eat cottage cheese!
President Trump should have ordered the head of the TSA to close all airports within 100 miles and send the TSA agents to other airports. Force them all to drive.
President Trump should have ordered the head of the TSA to close all airports within 100 miles and send the TSA agents to other airports. Force them all to drive.
These people were working! Er,...um,... I mean "working".
Which is why I insist that ALL POLITICAL DONATIONS MUST BE ANONYMOUS. You can't sell influence if you don't know who is buying. Americans should be allowed to donate any amount they choose to any candidate or party they wish; that's FREEDOM. But purchasing an outcome in return makes it BRIBERY, A CRIMINAL ACT. Treat it accordingly.
Offering up a teenage granddaughter, maybe?
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