Absolutely. McConnell DOES NOT work for Trump. If GOP works with Dems and passes something then let Trump take all the fall for refusing to sign. If they don’t they are signaling to all Americans that they will not work for their interests only Trumps.
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Or just call his bluff. Would he really veto something that is both passed by the Republican Congress and popular with the public?
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Exactly. He will even take credit for the bipartisan effort later. No way he takes the L and doesn’t sign it. Which begs the question: why is the Gop acting like they are afraid to anger this president?
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A vetoed compromise is worst-case-scenario for individual legislators. They'll be accountable for the contents of the compromise in primary and/or general election, but it won't actually solve the crisis.
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Like if you're a GOP incumbent with a primary and you vote for a compromise that includes DREAM Act, you're on the hook in your primary for "mass amnesty" or w/e. That's probably worth it if it gets you out of a shutdown mess, but it doesn't even do that if it just gets vetoed.
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That logic makes sense on individual electoral incentives—though Trump might sign anyway, and if he vetoes Congress could override—but still, I’d like leaders to care about the country.
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Yeah, I'd like that too, but realistically most politicians pay attention to individual electoral incentives. I think that goes double for the modern-era MAGA GOP.
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Anyone want to send McConnel school house rock on legislation? Seems he has forgotten the Senate is it's own branch
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And just don't tell him what it says but make sure there are cameras and a shiny pen for signing ceremony.
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Its pretty simple.say, this is best for the gop and maga. Hes not gonna read it or anything.
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