Trump administration signals that Murkowskis health care vote could have energy repercussions

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Source: Alaska Dispatch News

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn't going to just let Sen. Lisa Murkowski's no vote on Tuesday's health care motion go.
Early Wednesday, Trump took to Twitter to express displeasure with Murkowski's vote. By that afternoon, each of Alaska's two Republican senators had received a phone call from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke letting them know the vote had put Alaska's future with the administration in jeopardy.



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This is extortion.

[dalton99a]

1. He'll give Alaska back to Russia

[Pachamama]

5. Isn't that Putins biggest wish list item?

Comrade Trumpsky's wants to really really make his sugar Vladdy happy!

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

6. Emphasis on the word "give"

He wouldn't get shit for it. From Putin's standpoint, it's "Art of the Steal"

[eppur_se_muova]

2. It's the thug administration. nt

[dchill]

3. Leadership by threat.

Classy, Doucheman!

[iluvtennis]

8. Yep, what happened to his campaign claim of "I'm the best negotiator". GAH

[rpannier]

4. It's not that atypical for American politics

It's just that the Squatter in the White House won't follow through on his threat

[riversedge]

14. I think it is unusual for a Trump Cabinet head Ryan Zinke to be calling Both Senators after a vote-

It was a threat pure and simple. Did Obama Administrators do this??



https://www.adn.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-administration-signals-that-murkowskis-health-care-vote-could-have-energy-repercussions-for-alaska/

Trump administration signals that Murkowski’s health care vote could have energy repercussions for Alaska




pencil Author: Erica Martinson clock Updated: 0 minute ago calendar Published 1 hour ago

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 26, 2017. Murkowski was one of seven Republicans who on Wednesday rejected a measure repealing major parts of the Affordable Care Act without replacement; the 45-55 defeat signaled that a “clean repeal” bill cannot get through Congress. (Tom Brenner/The New York Times)

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Murkowski chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and has used the position to drive home Alaska priorities, particularly with Interior nominees. She oversees the confirmation process for the Interior Department.

On Wednesday, a committee hearing on nominations to the Interior and Energy departments was postponed indefinitely. A reason was not posted.

For her part, Murkowski said Tuesday that she was not deeply concerned about pushback from Alaska Republicans about her vote.

"I base my votes on what I believe is in Alaska's best interest," she said. "So I know that there are those who wish that I would be more in line with following the party platform, but I don't think it should come as any surprise that there have been occasions that I have not followed the lead of the party."

[Analysis: Presidential pressure hasn't swayed Lisa Murkowski]

Trump has shown a willingness to go after members of his own party when they go against his preferred agenda — an unusual presidential tactic.

[rpannier]

23. While that may be unusual

It's still fairly common, though it's usually done through the Chief of Staff or another member of the administration, as opposed to a cabinet head
I would point out from the stories that were bandied about DC from 09-11, Rahm did some aggressive cajoling and more

[dweller]

7. perhaps Murkowski should introduce

an article of impeachment back at his ass...

[ProudLib72]

9. If Obama had pulled this crap

Do you think the repukes would have had trouble impeaching him?

[dweller]

15. yes, they would have had trouble as

he did nothing to bring impeachable offenses against him... they would have blustered and bloviated much like they do today, and accomplished nothing ... again, like they do today, pompous twits that they are...

[MiniMe]

17. Impeachment comes from the House, not the Senate

[dweller]

18. so be it

perhaps her support there ...

[rpannier]

24. Don't think she can

I think that has to originate in the house

[SergeStorms]

10. Threatening Senators.........

and the human beings they represent, with retribution is a VERY classy thing to do, Twitler.

Who does this doorknob think he is? Apparently he thinks he's been elected dictator for life, or something. What a turd. A turd with a ridiculous comb-over and an orange spray-on tan.

I really DO hate that S.O.B.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

11. Did he go after Susan Collins? She has been very vocal and strong.

He gives new meaning to bully pulpit.

[cbreezen]

12. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Stick to your principles, Senator Murkowski. You will be justly rewarded.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

13. K&R nt

[truthisfreedom]

16. Alaska should threaten to refuse to provide energy to the mainland if 45 doesn't

back off.

[raven mad]

19. ROFLMFAO TWICE!!!!

He can't touch her here. Big Oil and the Repukes (the entire state, almost) will laugh sTrumpet's ass off of the bus - and into the food chain.

[workinclasszero]

20. Blackmail and threats

Trump is a thug.

America is being systematically stripped of it's wealth by his crime family.

[halobeam]

21. Everyday it's something horrible with this admin.! n/t

[barbtries]

22. that's worse than obstruction of justice

that's obstruction of democracy! WHAT THE MOTHERFUCKING FUCK?!

this cannot go on. have they fully accomplished their destruction of the USA?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

25. That''s a nice state you got there, Senator, ...

... it'd be a shame something should happen to it.

Capiche?

[RKP5637]

26. As the sociopathic dictator tightens his grip. Is it legal to pull shit like this, threatening states

like this and senators. IMO, this ass in the WH crosses the line multiple times, over and over.

[SpankMe]

27. ...And the asshole administration continues. n/t

[Gothmog]

28. It is truly stupid to threaten a US Senator