Republicans Are In Disarray As Trump's Agenda Could Crumble
Republicans have no agreement on the reconciliation plan and their infighting is already putting Trump's agenda on the brink.
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Republicans Already Have Big Problems
Trump’s bonkers press conference about things that will never happen is getting a lot of corporate media attention. you can read our take on that right here; in the real world of governing, Republicans are having issues.
Republicans are already behind their 2017 pace when it comes to preparing for party-line legislation that can dodge a filibuster.
“We still need a plan,” said Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, the top tax writer in his chamber, who is doing as much advance legwork as he can to prepare for debate over extending the GOP’s 2017 tax cuts. (He is officially neutral on whether to write one or two bills, for the record.)
At the moment, party leaders are plotting out different scenarios, quietly tinkering with potential legislation and preparing for a laborious effort. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wy…
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