Trump barrage stuns McConnell and his allies

[mystery-ak]

Trump barrage stuns McConnell and his allies
By Alexander Bolton - 08/12/17 06:05 AM EDT

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did not intend to pick a fight when he questioned President Trump’s expectations and was surprised by the explosion it produced, according to people close to the Senate GOP leader.

McConnell and Trump spoke Wednesday about what McConnell’s allies characterized as a misunderstanding, but that did little to quell the president’s anger.

"We should have had healthcare approved," Trump said Friday from his New Jersey golf club. "[McConnell] should have known that he had a couple of votes that turned on him and that should have been very easy to handle, whether it's through the fact that can take away a committee chairmanship or do whatever you have to do."

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http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/346271-trump-barrage-stuns-mcconnell-and-his-allies

[kevindavis007]

I'm sorry this is going to hurt Trump.

[Suppressed]

Maybe if Trump had done a bit to help instead of hamper, things would be different.

[jpsb]

   Lisa Murkowski Alaska    
   John McCain Ariz.    
   Dean Heller Nev.    
   Lamar Alexander Tenn.    
   Shelley Moore Capito W.Va.    
   Rob Portman  Ohio

The above voted to repeal ACA went they knew Zero would never sign it
The above voted not to repeal went they knew Trump would sign it
The above are hypocrites of the worst order.

[Cripplecreek]

I'm sorry this is going to hurt Trump.

Yup. He's already a lame duck.

[jpsb]

Maybe if Trump had done a bit to help instead of hamper, things would be different.

But of course everything is always Trumps' fault. /s

Trump foolishly thought the GOP meant it when the voted numerous times to repeal OCare when O was president.

[kevindavis007]

   Lisa Murkowski Alaska   
   John McCain Ariz.   
   Dean Heller Nev.   
   Lamar Alexander Tenn.   
   Shelley Moore Capito W.Va.   
   Rob Portman  Ohio

The above voted to repeal ACA went they knew Zero would never sign it
The above voted not to repeal went they knew Trump would sign it
The above are hypocrites of the worst order.

Maybe if Trump sat down with leaders of both houses and make deal maybe Obamacare would have been killed. He claims to be a great deal maker.  A great deal maker doesn't do crap like this.

[kevindavis007]

Yup. He's already a lame duck.

It maybe a bit early, but it looks like it.

[jpsb]

Yup. He's already a lame duck.

Still rooting for the progressive left I see. Tell me what is it about progressive left you like so much?

[Suppressed]

Yup. He's already a lame duck.

I feel pretty confident that with a good leader, this could have been passed.

[Night Hides Not]

Maybe if Trump sat down with leaders of both houses and make deal maybe Obamacare would have been killed. He claims to be a great deal maker.  A great deal maker doesn't do crap like this.

We just don't understand six dimensional chess...

[Night Hides Not]

I feel pretty confident that with a good leader, this could have been passed.

I feel even more confident that with a mediocre leader, ACA repeal would have passed.

[Suppressed]

I feel even more confident that with a mediocre leader, ACA repeal would have passed.

Yup.

[Emjay]

Trump barrage stuns McConnell and his allies
By Alexander Bolton - 08/12/17 06:05 AM EDT

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did not intend to pick a fight when he questioned President Trump’s expectations and was surprised by the explosion it produced, according to people close to the Senate GOP leader.

McConnell and Trump spoke Wednesday about what McConnell’s allies characterized as a misunderstanding, but that did little to quell the president’s anger.

"We should have had healthcare approved," Trump said Friday from his New Jersey golf club. "[McConnell] should have known that he had a couple of votes that turned on him and that should have been very easy to handle, whether it's through the fact that can take away a committee chairmanship or do whatever you have to do."

more
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/346271-trump-barrage-stuns-mcconnell-and-his-allies

Why the negativity here?  I don't blame Trump at all.  McConnell is a weasel and a turncoat.  He had the nerve to blame Trump for unrealistic expectations.  Unrealistic?  A bill was passed before by these people under McConnell's so-called leadership.  Yes, McConnell could have put on a lot more pressure if he'd wanted to

Trump would have signed any bill, which may not be to his credit, but after the Cruz Amendment was added it was a bill worthy of signing.

McConnell fails and fails badly and then blames Trump.  And now, a bunch of other losers are blaming him also.

This will not hurt Trump.  It will help him.  It helped him with me.  Now he just needs to go back to Alabama and endorse The Judge.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Trump vs. Mcconnell? I'll go with McConnell.

But then again I'm not a Limbaug-listening Trumplicker.

[DCPatriot]

I'm sorry this is going to hurt Trump.

Sure you are...   

[Emjay]

I'm sorry this is going to hurt Trump.

Only a truly dedicated Trump hater could go with McConnell here.

[Sanguine]

McConnell is a creep and I'm glad to see someone call him on it.

[RetBobbyMI]

Never thought I'd have to support Trump, but I'd take him over McTurtle any day. McTurtle in ALL his years in the Senate, hasn't accomplished half as much as Trump as POTUS. Except to complain and make excuses.

[DCPatriot]

Only a truly dedicated Trump hater could go with McConnell here.

Exactly.

[Suppressed]

Trump foolishly thought the GOP meant it when the voted numerous times to repeal OCare when O was president.

Anyone with half a brain knew what the score was.

Too bad we got saddled with the quarter-brainer that got blindsided by the obvious.

[Chosen Daughter]

I feel pretty confident that with a good leader, this could have been passed.

Maybe it has to do with not repealing but replacing with a healthcare that would cost Americans more money than ACA.  Repeal was what we wanted not more expensive healthcare.  Republicans and the President were quick to forget what we voted for.  And to Trumps credit he is supporting the Immigration bill put forth by Tom Cotton.  But Republicans are still stuck on stupid and don't remember what the public voted for.

[HonestJohn]

Only a truly dedicated Trump hater could go with McConnell here.

Who is the focal point in the Senate for prioritising and crafting legislation?

McConnell.

Who did Trump just tick off?

McConnell.

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Have you heard the expression "You attract more flies with honey, not vinegar"?

[Freedom928]

Maybe if Trump sat down with leaders of both houses and make deal maybe Obamacare would have been killed. He claims to be a great deal maker.  A great deal maker doesn't do crap like this.

You're assuming the Senators were interested in making this happen. It's clear in hindsight certain senators had no intention of voting to repeal the ACA. Bonehead McCain voted no just to spite Trump and the two publican women claim they wanted to preserve tax dollars going to Planned Parenthood. None of these three belong in the republican party. One of the basic tenets of the right is not spending tax money to kill babies. It's a hard-wired non-negotiable tenet. McCain is simply a traitor like he always was.

[dfwgator]

You're assuming the Senators were interested in making this happen. It's clear in hindsight certain senators had no intention of voting to repeal the ACA. Bonehead McCain voted no just to spite Trump and the two publican women claim they wanted to preserve tax dollars going to Planned Parenthood. None of these three belong in the republican party. One of the basic tenets of the right is not spending tax money to kill babies. It's a hard-wired non-negotiable tenet. McCain is simply a traitor like he always was.

The Core of the Republican Party wants Single-Payer, because their Big Business Masters want Single-Payer.