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kentuck

(111,111 posts)
Fri Jan 19, 2018, 04:32 PM Jan 2018

Trump knew he was not going to make a deal with Schumer...

He did it as a shot over the bow of McConnell and any Republicans that might be thinking of deserting him.

Either stick with him or he will make a deal with the Democrats.

He is playing them against each other when they should be ignoring him.

They could pass the budget with an agreement to vote on DACA next week some time and the circus would be over.

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Trump knew he was not going to make a deal with Schumer... (Original Post) kentuck Jan 2018 OP
I think part of the problem is that dumpster will not sign off until he gets to his happy place dhol82 Jan 2018 #1
does that mean bringing in stormy daniels? unblock Jan 2018 #3
Hmmmmmmm dhol82 Jan 2018 #6
LOL workinclasszero Jan 2018 #10
Someone should bring her as their guest to the SOTU sdfernando Jan 2018 #11
ooh that would be wicked unblock Jan 2018 #12
that sounds like shrewd negotiation, but we're talking about donnie. unblock Jan 2018 #2
So damned tired of the stunts... hlthe2b Jan 2018 #4
But Dems don't want him malaise Jan 2018 #5
no, they shouldn't pass any budget until after daca and chips are enacted Fresh_Start Jan 2018 #7
absolutely! promises mean nothing eleny Jan 2018 #13
Whomever has the power to pass the budget will get the blame. kentuck Jan 2018 #14
Trump's an extra-portly empty suit C_U_L8R Jan 2018 #8
Pre-condition for any meeting with Trump gratuitous Jan 2018 #9

unblock

(52,494 posts)
2. that sounds like shrewd negotiation, but we're talking about donnie.
Fri Jan 19, 2018, 04:36 PM
Jan 2018

my read is that he wanted a one-on-one with schumer so he could better pin the blame on him.

Fresh_Start

(11,330 posts)
7. no, they shouldn't pass any budget until after daca and chips are enacted
Fri Jan 19, 2018, 04:48 PM
Jan 2018

you can't trust trump or any member of the GOP to follow thru on their promise

kentuck

(111,111 posts)
14. Whomever has the power to pass the budget will get the blame.
Fri Jan 19, 2018, 05:19 PM
Jan 2018

Right now, neither Party has the power to pass the budget on their own. Democrats are asking for "bi-partisanship" and the Repubs do not want it. They are sure the Democrats will be blamed.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
9. Pre-condition for any meeting with Trump
Fri Jan 19, 2018, 04:56 PM
Jan 2018

Insist that at the conclusion of the meeting, the two parties come out for a joint appearance in front of live cameras and microphones, and read a statement that both sides agree to. Otherwise, go meet with yourself, Mr. President.

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