They're doing this all wrong.
In their zest to "not be like them," Senate Democrats are adhering to a pointless brand of moderate politics that has no value- Donald Trump is seeking to hurt lots of people, and they aren't obstructing him because they think they can't do it "all the time." This political miscalculation, just days after millions of Americans took to the streets against this regime, is stunning. Self-described progressive champions are suddenly in a hurry to "seek common ground" with a man who is literally seeking to build walls around our nation and ban Muslim refugees. I can't fathom what makes them think agreement on any specific issue makes them think it's worth it.
I guess I'm beginning to fear that the mistake was in our leadership. I have no doubt that Chuck Schumer is one of the smartest members in the U.S. Senate. He's been a valuable part of the leadership team under Harry Reid for years, but his time as Minority Leader is not off to a fast start. Not one of Trump's cabinet members, even ethically challenged ones like Tom Price, or unqualified ones like Haley or Carson, were voted down so far. Democrats have broken away from the party on every vote, and actually given some level of consent to a madman in the White House. This is what Senator Schumer's job is- not to make sure that both Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin have places in his leadership, or to negotiate legislation in a government we lead zero percent of. Senator Schumer is there to lead an opposition government, to create a clear contrast, and to, where possible, stop the GOP from approving the destructive behavior of the man-child in the White House.
So far, the mistakes are plentiful.
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