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Trump, for better or worse, is currently vastly more powerful than both McConnell and the rest of Congress. If Trump frames them as corrupt politicians standing
by danenania 10y ago
Trump, for better or worse, is currently vastly more powerful than both McConnell and the rest of Congress. If Trump frames them as corrupt politicians standing in the way of 'Greatness' they will lose all support from the Republican base. They will talk a big game, but will have to back down if Trump forces the issue on anything.
While it may work to get some populist laws through, this dynamic also makes us extremely vulnerable to an autocratic power grab.
- Ericson2314 10y agoI worry that people will lose attention after the election, but I hope they don't. Yes, it's hard to say this but absolutely the lose cannon of Trump over those normal Republicans. I guess that means let's hope Peter Thiel wins the power behind the thrown? :/
- mercer 10y agoI have this fantasy that Trump will be attuned to and care for the popular sentiment in good ways as well as bad. That he will steamroll some important changes that Hillary, Obama, Bush, and Bill wouldn't or couldn't. Unfortunately I can't help but fear for the bad things he might push for, whether prompted by those close to him or populist sentiment.