Following intense pressure, the House repassed the bill, 219-184, though fifteen Democrats still supported it. This underscores the need for Democrats to abandon their tendency towards bipartisanship and instead emulate Republicans’ successful strategy of unified opposition to opposing party initiatives. The bill’s existence highlights the GOP’s history of obstructionism and Trump’s destructive agenda, further emphasizing the necessity of complete Democratic refusal to cooperate. Democrats should prioritize preventing Trump’s plans from succeeding, even if it means the GOP governs alone.
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The recent announcement by eight Senate Republicans vowing to oppose all Biden nominees and Democratic legislation comes as no surprise to those who have been paying attention. This strategy of obstructionism and partisanship is nothing new, as we have seen this playbook run before during the Obama administration. Instead of putting country over party, these senators are choosing to hold the country hostage in a misguided attempt to punish President Biden for actions taken by the New York Attorney General against Trump.
It is disheartening to see elected officials put their personal vendettas above the needs of the American people. By refusing to perform the basic functions of their job out of pettiness, these senators are failing to uphold their oath to serve the public good.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker