Democrats mull keeping Senate in session overnight
Source: The Hill
BY ALEXANDER BOLTON - 01/20/18 04:47 PM EST
A group of Senate Democrats are talking about forcing the Senate to stay in session overnight to protest Republican opposition to a bipartisan immigration deal.
Democratic senators say they may block a motion to adjourn the chamber on Saturday and require the Senate to stay in session until Sunday morning so they can take turns talking about the plight of "Dreamers," immigrants brought to the country illegally as children, on the floor.
The talk-a-thon would likely be led by Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.), a Democrat considered a top-tier contender for president in 2020, with expected support from Sens. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and other lawmakers who have supported similar efforts in the past.
Democratic lawmakers said they did not think a deal to end the shutdown would be reached before the end of the day Saturday.
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Senate Dems: Trump making negotiations 'impossible'
BY JORDAIN CARNEY - 01/20/18 04:49 PM EST
Senate Democrats knocked President Trump a day into the government shutdown, saying his penchant for changing his mind is undercutting the ability to get a deal.
"Let's face it. This president at this point is impossible to negotiate with. It's impossible," Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said. He added that the Senate couldn't "wait for an approval stamp" from the president.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) also questioned "why should we trust him" if the president could change his mind on a myriad of outstanding issues that Congress needs to be resolved. "If we can't take the word of the president when we know he is only one tweet away from changing his mind, why should we trust him when he says he will take care of our veterans or get serious about the opioid epidemic?" he asked.
He added that the Senate is "spinning our wheels in the Trump shutdown."
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bucolic_frolic
(43,249 posts)Trump hasn't been told he's unpopular. He watches and retweets Faux News, his aides tell him everything is wonderful on the farm.
He has no idea what is going on in reality.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Adding to the chaos and confusion.
not fooled
(5,801 posts)he seems to like being hated. he thrives on negative energy and chaos.
Which is why he was the worst possible person to install into the presidency.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Bengus81
(6,932 posts)Guess the village idiot figures he better stay in town for appearances sake.
old guy
(3,283 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,290 posts)while the President fumes about not being able to run off to Floriday on another golf outing and luxurious gala while racking up money for himself when they hold it at his property.
honest.abe
(8,680 posts)bluestarone
(17,011 posts)especially if the Repugs GOTTA stay too
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)SWBTATTReg
(22,156 posts)an audio copy since he's challenged reading-wise...