The Senatortoise from Kentucky isn’t being subtle:
#Senate Democrats have a choice to make. This should be a no-brainer… pic.twitter.com/zdUFXxclZ9
— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) January 19, 2018
Meanwhile, Twitler is focused on how the #TrumpShutdown will affect him personally, and it’s dawning on him that missing the Corruption Cotillion will be the least of it:
“It’s Trump — they’re going to blame me no matter what,” the president told aides on Friday. https://t.co/i5NblPPDsC
— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) January 20, 2018
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This is the One Year Anniversary of my Presidency and the Democrats wanted to give me a nice present. #DemocratShutdown
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
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For those asking, the Republicans only have 51 votes in the Senate, and they need 60. That is why we need to win more Republicans in 2018 Election! We can then be even tougher on Crime (and Border), and even better to our Military & Veterans!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
What’s that old saying — if you’re explaining, you’re losing? A few hours later, he sounds even more desperate:
Democrats are holding our Military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration. Can’t let that happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
The world’s greatest negotiator, ladies and gents.
Like Trump, McConnell is an evil prick. But unlike Trump, he’s not an addled fool who doesn’t understand how politics work. He and the rest of the GOP leadership know Trump is a loose cannon, which has to be a nightmare in a situation like this.
I don’t know how this ultimately plays out because Trump is not a rational actor. But the Democrats need to stay strong. This might be a good time to encourage them, even if there’s no one to answer the phones.