Over
the past few decades, Republicans have approached primary voters during every
election season with intrepid conviction and solemn promises to roll back the
harmful big government policies of the left. After they win the election they
do nothing consequential to actually change the rules of the game.
Most
Republicans are used to opposing something so long as the opposition is only
ceremonial. They never pursue the only strategy to actually block a bad bill or
countermand an unpopular policy. They just like to use the issue as a political
football during elections as an ends to itself.
Senate
Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has perfected this game over the years. He
fails to take a public position or whip against a terrible idea, often hoping
yes and voting no. Then he will grandstand against the policy in campaign
speeches while ignoring the only means of actually delivering on that promise.
This has created a vacuum of leadership in the Senate – a void which has become
even more potent over the past few months….To Read More….
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