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The Democratic Party legislates as if it represents all Americans. Which means compromise. Rarely has the Democratic Party held all three branches recently. Ho
by ryanobjc 6y ago
The Democratic Party legislates as if it represents all Americans. Which means compromise.
Rarely has the Democratic Party held all three branches recently. Holding the senate is a huge win for the republicans - they can be as obstinate and block things and only need a barest majority to do appointments and many other procedural shenanigans.
Like what the fuck is the house supposed to negotiate with? “We won’t pass bills”: the republican senate is entirely happy not to have bills passed. Now what?
The Republican Party is entirely devoted to debasing government and spoiling the notion of governance.
- nscalf 6y agoWell, the house explicitly has financial powers, and they can impeach officials. If the house was republican and the senate was democratic, you would see much more financing for projects Trump wanted. Like, just to make up the most ridiculous example we could think of, a giant wall...
- rootusrootus 6y agoUnless I am out of date with my civics knowledge, the House may have a bit of financial power, but legislation still has to pass through the Senate. The upside of being the anti-government party is that you don't have to worry about being judged by how well you govern. It's a much easier position.