House GOP members are 'absolutely disgusted and exhausted' by Trump's behavior
Source: CNN
(CNN) Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."
Dent told CNN's Ana Cabrera on "Newsroom" that House Republicans are standing with the President at the moment because of base pressure, but said "they resent being put in this position all the time."
Dent, who is a CNN political commentator, cited the Trump administration trying to "pivot from the Ukraine scandal" by announcing the 2020 G7 summit at the Trump National Doral resort. The decision was later reversed.
Moving from one corrupt act to another," Dent said. "I mean those types of head-exploding moments are just I think infuriating these members and I think they'd like to step out but they just can't because of their base at the moment."
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guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)What will they do about it?
Eyeball_Kid
(7,431 posts)The GOPers' capacity to swallow hard knows no boundaries. They'll turn themselves inside out to keep from being killed by tweet.
(I'm re-reading my small post and I'm astounded by writing this truth. It's as if the Congressional GOPers have deleted a large slice of their humanity and have become Trumpian automatons. They have no power to act on their own thoughts and feelings. It's as plain as day, yet MILLIONS continue to vote these empty suits into office.)
certainot
(9,090 posts)enforcers (directed by trump buddy and putin stooge linmbaugh) on 1500 screaming radio stations get a free speech free ride to keep directing the unified screaming dittohead army at any GOP pol who steps out of line
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)And this leads to the truth. The US media is corporate owned and controlled. One of the biggest right wing lies is the myth of the liberal media.
SamKnause
(13,102 posts)They are putting their party, their job, and their power over what is good for the country.
They are the greatest threat this country has ever faced.
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)SamKnause
(13,102 posts)Jose Garcia
(2,595 posts)at140
(6,110 posts)the conman and vote not guilty of impeachment. They are all cowards and frightened by the raucous mobs who show up at Trump rallies.
pat_k
(9,313 posts)Yes, we have a right to know how the people who represent us in the House and Senate vote, but in this case, our interests would be best served by a Senate impeachment trial that ended is a secret ballot.
I have very little doubt Trump would go down if these cowards could hide behind a veil of anonymity.
chowder66
(9,067 posts)Bleacher Creature
(11,256 posts)They all deserve him. Unfortunately, the rest of us are stuck with him as well.
keithbvadu2
(36,793 posts)And supporting Trump where it counts; publicly in words and actions..
NBachers
(17,108 posts)May banshees rend their souls and hellbirds shred them throughout eternity.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)you think. Almost poetic. I could not agree more. May Lindsey be first, then Moscow Mitch.
greymattermom
(5,754 posts)They are in the Trump trap. The best out for them is not to run for reelection, and that's what they are doing.
Evolve Dammit
(16,725 posts)I'd pay money for a decent seat; probably leave after half-time though. What's half time of eternity? Never mind, I'll be dead...
MissMillie
(38,556 posts).
47of74
(18,470 posts)Perhaps a test of thy faith.
As in standing up to that orange fuck stick
sakabatou
(42,152 posts)Or they don't want Trump's wrath
yardwork
(61,599 posts)DallasNE
(7,403 posts)They haven't broken into a sweat.
They can do something about it, like get a backbone. But that is not in the cards.
They look weak and vulnerable when they show no backbone. Country is put dead last. Honor is nowhere to be found. The soul is lost. Dark money rules. Putin could not be more happy.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)something they never had to do so often prior to tRump.......
Well, maybe a few times during W's time.....
EarthFirst
(2,900 posts)Fuck every one of them.
SergeStorms
(19,201 posts)to stand up to Tangerine Idi Amin and call him out on his lies and lawlessness. Spare me the "but I'm really disgusted in him" bullshit, take your campaign contributions from Russia, and just shut the hell up, OK?
RockRaven
(14,966 posts)I have fuck-all sympathy for their "exhaustion" with the path they have stayed on so far. It's their own damn fault. GTFOH with this pity-party.
cstanleytech
(26,291 posts)Chemisse
(30,811 posts)Who cares what their little feelings are? The only thing that matters is what they are willing to say and do in public.
duforsure
(11,885 posts)Why do they with trump promote Putin and Russian propaganda , and attack Americans with lies while praising trump when they know trump is undermining our Democracy, lying about criminal acts rigging an election then try to manufacture false evidence against their opposition, exactly like Putin has done, while they do nothing? Because they were caught criminally by Putin, and so compromised they have to be assets for Putin now.
Evolve Dammit
(16,725 posts)Orders and Bills that coincide with their greed and whites-only ideology. Interestingly, the latter is the only one that carries the day, because most are like us, struggling to survive and can't see that he has done zero for them economically. Example is the stock market. Doing very well, but half of Americans own no stock. The "base" also will dig in even deeper the more he is held to account. They will not admit anything he does is, or has been wrong, let alone illegal. My hope is that the evidence becomes even more overwhelming so that at least some of the base will finally get it?
dalton99a
(81,482 posts)tenderfoot
(8,426 posts)eom
Lulu KC
(2,565 posts)Oh, never mind. I know, I know. I'm dreaming.
Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,752 posts)with it - so how is this news????
Ive noticed that posts and articles sometimes like to play up disagreements and discord within both parties - controversy sells and gets lotsa clicks.
But in this case - this article is just a whole lot of nothing.
Ruby the Liberal
(26,219 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,436 posts)Rizen
(708 posts)Even rats know to abandon a sinking boat.
PhilosopherKing
(317 posts)They are all afraid of their psychotic base.
TheFourthMind
(343 posts)...to everyone is what the GOP doesn't like. He is you and you are him GOP. Take your medicine.