Schumer knew why Cruz was present and knew full well he would vote no, killing HR1. Cruz voting “no” and Schumer lambasting Cruz was all political theater. Have no doubt if Schumer could have pulled it off he would have.
Now the GOP can puff out their chests and act like David slaying Goliath. The RATS can tell their constituents “hey we tried, but for that bastard Cruz…”. The three branches of government are different rings in a three ring circus, putting on the Greatest Show on Earth for us rubes.
It is all kabuki theater so our masters can keep us quiet.
I agree with the Kabuki theater. Part of me believes there are honest people doing what they can; but the other half asks why are these honest people not calling them out. I think it speaks to the degree party leadership controls what actions are taken in earnest. Very disappointing overall.
That’s the only thing I can think of also. Teddy drew the short straw to stay up late.
See Cruz steps up and people like you still will not give him full credit. Where were your Senators? Fast asleep I bet counting their I’ll gotten gains