I agree. It’s curious that he wouldn’t negotiate with the Pubbies during the gov’t slowdown on delaying Obummercare. Had he done so, most would never have known what a hugh and series flop it is. He could have come out smelling like a rose,so to speak. He also could have used it to his advantage in the next negotiations with the Pubbies - hey, I gave you the delay, now you need to give me xxx. That said, that’s IF the Pubbies would actually negotiate with him instead of giving him and Dingy Harry what they want.
OTOH, given ValJal is the shadow _resident, maybe The Won actually didn’t know (though I suspect he did). It’s CYA time for the Admin and we all know it.
This was just a catch phrase for those who aren’t really paying attention, those who listen to talking points and little cute sayings, and then they vote based on them.