You won't get any argument from me. But you're implying that Trump needs to work with Ryan/McConnell. Who said he had to?
All I'm saying is that Trump should continue to push his agenda, do what he can through Executive Orders, and put the onus on the Republicans. The base was ready to primary a bunch of Republicans next year. Already, you had people like Dent from PA stepping down.
So instead of energizing the base, Trump's working with Schumer/Pelosi has now demoralized it. And most of the RINOs are still going to be happy with legislation because the status-quo will remain intact.
I do not get “demoralized base.” I am not demoralized and I am in the base. In fact I am energized to see our president twisting the progs to his own ends. This is no midget we have put in office. This is Machiavelli on steroids. If he keeps his priorities straight, those he honed as a businessman, we will MAGA together.
Don’t see how the base is getting demoralized. Maybe outlier, sunny day supporters; base, no.
He lit the GOPe up and I, for one, am delighted. Wish I had someone to primary.
Trump is as rational as his base. We believe in practical solutions now. The President needs 60 votes in the senate to pass anything because McConnel will not go back to “Mr Smith goes to Washington” filibuster rules. Unlike the Republicans, The President and the Dems know the key to Washington is 60 votes in the senate, ANY 60 votes. The GOPe can get on board the Trump train and support the Pres and America, or be left behind while the Pres cuts compromise deals. We would like our GOP party to govern like conservative Statesmen, we would like to see 100% win-win legislation. But if Lyin Ryan and crybaby Mitch can’t get it together, 60-40 comprimises move us away from Obama’s nightmare.
We will remember the GOPe in the primaries, goodbye Ryan!