Isolated in shutdown fight

[struggle4progress]

BY NIV ELIS - 12/16/18 05:33 PM EST

... While Republicans dutifully blame Democrats, most seem to agree that, were it not for Trump, there would be little trouble keeping the government open.

If he were to give the go-ahead to compromise, they say Congress would be able to pass appropriation measures for the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies that would keep the government open.

“The six bills we have are basically written and read out, ready to go, and with this one it’s only a portion of it that’s in dispute, so when the people who disagree come to an agreement, we can move,” said Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), an appropriator.

Republicans have also made clear that they oppose shutting down the government ...

https://thehill.com/policy/finance/421488-trump-finds-himself-isolated-in-shutdown-fight

[Renew Deal]

1. They made it harder than it needs to be.

Pass something and get out of town. Let Trump veto it with no alternative.

This pretty much guarantees he never gets his wall.

[RockRaven]

2. "if he were to give the go-ahead to compromise..." THEY DON'T NEED HIS PERMISSION. Cowards!

If Congressional GOPers were professional about their job responsibilities, they would compromise with Democrats sufficiently to get bipartisan supermajorities in both houses and not worry about losing votes from the far right. Then Trump's threats would be pointless bluster because he would not be able to effect a shutdown even if he tried by vetoing the bills. No shutdown, government funded, no need to consult with Trump.

[struggle4progress]

3. +

[regnaD kciN]

4. "Republicans have also made clear that they oppose shutting down the government ..."

Well, then they can bloody well stop it!

If Congressional Republicans and Democrats both are against a shutdown, they can pass a continuing resolution, then overrule Trump's veto. Or is there a third party in Congress with enough seats to break a supermajority?

What Republicans really mean is that they dislike having to shut down the government, but they'll do so if Trump tells them to.