The Dems decided to punt. They couldn’t split off any noticeable number of Republicans and too many of them didn’t want to spend Memorial Day recess hearing that they were stranding the troops in Iraq.
The number of Democrats likely to vote for the Iraq measure ranges from about 60 to a slight minority of the caucus, around 110.
Even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is expected to vote against it. But House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) will probably vote yes.
“With a stubborn, delusional president, we’re never going to win,” said Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.). “We’re dealing with an administration that refuses to deal with reality. We have no way to evict him from office.”
Actually, there is a way, but it requires splitting off Republicans. We failed this time. But, this newest half Friedman Unit will be the last with Republican unity.
The Republicans are pissing off their base with immigration legislation, the Democrats are pissing off their base by caving on war funding, and the President is pissing everyone off. It’s as if Washington actually wants the country to rise up and invade their little municipality and put all their heads on spikes.
I hope they enjoy talking to their constituents over the holiday.
