“embattled”....
Uh huh...
You don't give scum an almost an additional week to come up with another 'Ho' or another reason for delay.
The newsies are already starting to sing their 'Über Alles' in that regard. Too much time. Should have gotten an immediate commitment or a vote.
As ole 'cue ball' Carville said about, "Dragging a dollar through a trailer park...." ... they're draggin'.