Why doesn't every Democratic Representative and Senator sign a declaration demanding Trump apologize

[Doodley]

to Obama for his wiretap smears and while they are at it, his birther smears?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. It would be pointless and would just cause Trump to double down

and come up with even more bullshit. Trump never apologizes or admits he's wrong.

[Doodley]

2. Getting Trump to double down is a good thing. Keeping his lies in the news is a good thing.

[forgotmylogin]

3. If he apologizes, that makes it "okay".

"Donald, apologize for making up stories about the former President."
"Um...sorry."
"Okay, now don't ever do it again."
"Sure..."

[Doodley]

4. I won't apologize, but that is the whole point of demanding he does.

[KingCharlemagne]

5. Republicans never, ever apologize or admit wrong-doing: