'It is killing you': Trump warns GOP filibuster hurting 2018 midterm prospects ahead of immigration

[mystery-ak]

'It is killing you': Trump warns GOP filibuster hurting 2018 midterm prospects ahead of immigration votes
by Naomi Lim
 | June 21, 2018 10:16 AM



President Trump renewed a push Thursday to get the Senate to get rid of the filibuster, ahead of the House considering two highly anticipated immigration bills.

He argued that the parliamentary procedure was "killing" Republicans by preventing them from advancing their legislative agenda.

"What is the purpose of the House doing good immigration bills when you need 9 votes by Democrats in the Senate, and the Dems are only looking to Obstruct (which they feel is good for them in the Mid-Terms)," Trump tweeted. "Republicans must get rid of the stupid Filibuster Rule-it is killing you."

    What is the purpose of the House doing good immigration bills when you need 9 votes by Democrats in the Senate, and the Dems are only looking to Obstruct (which they feel is good for them in the Mid-Terms). Republicans must get rid of the stupid Filibuster Rule-it is killing you!
    — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2018

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[skeeter]

The GOP can't effectively address this issue because it is schizophrenic - they want to please their Chamber of Commerce benefactors and throw the doors open to all immigration but also know they'll lose their shirts with their voters if they do.

[TomSea]

The GOP Senate primarily, didn't have Trump's back during this immigration fiasco.  That's who bears the blame here, at least, more than anyone else.

[dfwgator]

The GOP Senate primarily, didn't have Trump's back during this immigration fiasco.  That's who bears the blame here, at least, more than anyone else.

Agreed.