The Donald has made the first big mistake of his presidency by demanding the House vote on his health care bill. According to Business Insider:
“… “Guys, look. This is not a discussion. This is not a debate. You have no choice but to vote for this bill,” Bannon reportedly said to members of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus …”
This was a really dumb move on his part. It was a rookie mistake he can recover from.
The problem for 2A is that it comes at a bad time. Democrats want to block Neil Gorsuch’s nomination and this gaff will embolden them. To get past the threat of a filibuster, Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans need to step down hard on Chuck Schumer. There can be no comprise here. Any weakness on the part of Trump or McConnell and Schumer wins.
Whats even worse is that he has made overtures to the democrats to help with health care. That kind of thing was our original fear (that he would be more of a deal maker / compromiser). Same when it gets to Gorsuch and 2A? Who knows. 2 years from now, we’ll see? If the conservatives keep fucking him, he will more so look at democrats. Hopefully, they hate him enough not to seize the opportunity.
You still think he will get confirmed?
I think Gorsuch will get confirmed.
I am concerned that another justice will retire soon and Trump/GOP cut some sort of deal to have a “moderate” nominated in exchange for moving some of Trump’s legislative agenda through.
That is also my very grave concern. Maybe even Merrick Garland.
BTW, That would almost assure him a 1 term presidency. Hopefully someone smart enough to whisper in his ear is there.