Trump: If Shutdown Stalemate Goes On, Senate Should Use ‘Nuclear Option’ – By Elme Cribb (talkingpointsmemo.com) / Jan 21 2018
President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed for Senate Republicans to use the “nuclear option” and change the chamber’s rules to pass a spending bill with a simple majority if congressional deadlock continues while the government is shut down.
“If stalemate continues, Republicans should go to 51% (Nuclear Option) and vote on real, long term budget, no C.R.’s!” Trump tweeted.
Great to see how hard Republicans are fighting for our Military and Safety at the Border. The Dems just want illegal immigrants to pour into our nation unchecked. If stalemate continues, Republicans should go to 51% (Nuclear Option) and vote on real, long term budget, no C.R.’s!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 21, 2018
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Saturday said that Trump had “not called” him to negotiate.
“They say they’re not negotiating. That’s foolish,” Schumer said. “We haven’t heard from them.”
Also on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the Senate will vote Monday at 1 a.m. on a short-term spending bill that would fund the government for three weeks.
PB/TK – Yes I agree with POTUS Donnie, a long term deal needs to be done, period! There are no excuses as why we’ve gone so flippin’ long without a deal. Actually there is, Congress is filled to capacity with a bunch of useless jagoffs. Vote the entire lot out, start fresh, clear minds, open ears, and most importantly zero tolerance for those beholden to special interest.
OK now that the coffee-kegger kicks in, none of that is gonna happen, so let’s enjoy some time off
