“They were entitled to a grace period and they blew it. It’s been worse than I could have imagined, the first few days … the damage to the credibility of the presidency has already been profound.” – Gov. Jay Inslee, (D-WA)
And so, the Democrats have opted for a hardline, give-no-quarter position in kicking off a scorched-earth strategy against President Trump, according to the left-leaning Politico. I remind you that Washington State voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton, as did the other left coast states, Oregon and California.
Democrats, faced with an unconventional Republican president and a Republican House and Senate, are feverously seeking ways to obstruct without a backlash that could cause them problems in the 2018 election.
Many Democrats indicate they won’t work with Trump. “That’s a question that’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Raymond Buckley, New Hampshire party chair. Jehmu Greene, who is seeking the DNC chair position, told a group that the Dems have to form a solid resistance as a party, and that doesn’t include working with Trump.
But a number of Dems are concerned about their own Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, who may find ways to deal with Trump, despite their belief that they should resist all Republican movement.
While Democrats insisted that their governors won’t accept offers of infrastructure investments in their states, Inslee was quick to say you can’t say no to several billion dollars, but insisted that he wouldn’t cave on his sanctuary city stand to get the funds. By the way, there are just 16 states with Democrat governors.
I found it hilarious that Ron Klain, former chief of staff to Joe Biden and advisor to Hillary Clinton, admitted that he hadn’t slept a good night since Nov.8. Klain is leading a “100 Day Fight Club” to oppose Trump’s 100-day agenda at every turn.
The pace of Trump’s activity so far has Democrats concerned, causing them to focus on just a few objectionable policies.
Meanwhile, another group of Democrats are still trying to figure out how they lost the majority of voters between the two coasts. The big question: how to turn people who supported Trump into Dem voters in 2018. During a recent meeting, there was a discussion on how to speak to those who feel invisible in rural America.
Somebody needs to tell them that they aren’t invisible anymore. The forgotten men and forgotten women are no longer forgotten and reside in Trump’s camp.
Now, as he faces criticism over his “extreme vetting” move and pipeline startups, look for the liberals to continue to obstruct on cabinet nominees and soon the president’s Supreme Court nominee, while voicing opposition over his next action to fulfill a campaign promise to help make America great again.
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