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In reply to the discussion: Seeing a disturbing trend here today [View all]beam me up scottie
(57,349 posts)23. By stating they're willing to work with him on some issues they look like the adults in the room.
Americans hate obstructionism and Schumer is playing the long game here. Obstruct when necessary, hell yes - but publicly stating you're going to refuse to cooperate at all will turn off voters - and we need them to win.
When Trump refuses to back away from right wing extremist positions Schumer can point to his willingness to work with him and say "See? We tried."
So you're absolutely right - context is everything, I don't see anyone capitulating, just a few realists who recognize strategy.
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By stating they're willing to work with him on some issues they look like the adults in the room.
beam me up scottie
Mar 2017
#23
If you mean Dems should work with dump by he acquiescing to everything Dems want...
LakeArenal
Mar 2017
#21
Me, too. All trump's little friends can come crawling to us. That means him, too.
calimary
Mar 2017
#28
Yep. If any party has passed the bipartisan test, it's the Democratic Party. We got nuthin' to prove
ancianita
Mar 2017
#31
now that one made me stop and pause....something stinky living at DU, clearly
NRaleighLiberal
Mar 2017
#39
seeing a very few posts from news - but few DUers saying this, thankfully.
NRaleighLiberal
Mar 2017
#38
The disturbing trend is people here putting political games ahead of people's lives.
Ms. Toad
Mar 2017
#48
The repubs will continue to blame their failures on the dems, this much is certain
pecosbob
Mar 2017
#55
That is true...again the only area is health care to stop Trump from ruining it...lives at stake...
Demsrule86
Mar 2017
#63
Democrats should have a strong consistent message to match genuine consistent policies ...
Martin Eden
Mar 2017
#59
I think its more like Trump should work with Democrats...not the other way around
LiberalLovinLug
Mar 2017
#85