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Originally Posted by Lestat
That's what I originally thought. Watch the clown in the center ring while we dismantle ACA, kick millions off health insurance, take away meals on wheels for the elderly, and give more tax breaks to the wealthiest .1%.
But they could still do all this without Trump and under a president Pence. In fact, couldn't a case be made that they could facilitate their agenda easier by disposing of Trump now? Maybe not and they still need him as a distraction. I honestly don't know any more. I thought the Republicans didn't like the idea of a president Trump and were dragged kicking and screaming to get behind him after the primaries. I don't understand why they are all so keen to stand behind and back this mealy lying piece of **** now.
Because the voters didn't vote for Pence. Pence is a lukewarm piss sandwich that no one likes. Right now, the risk is too high to piss off the Trumpkins.
While these guys are spineless, they do pay attention to history. They are well aware of what happened to Ford in 1976. That's why they are playing the long game and trying to run the clock out.
Trump IS losing support. He just is. His ratings are sub 40 now. Just because someone like Ryan or McConnell say they have full support doesn't make it so. These guys would give a poor man drowning a glass of water to save a penny in a tax cut. You really think they falling on the sword for an idiot like Trump? Right now, they just trying to weather the storm.