Democrats have convinced their base that they can’t vote no on DACA... That would be racist.They also convinced their base that Trumps wall is racist and so is anyone who votes for it.
So what does Trump do? He sets a trap and offers DACA in exchange for the wall. The only way to avoid the trap is to use the only leverage they have left... the budget.
It’s the only play left for Schumer. Democrats have to take their medicine and better to take it now than wait closer to the election. Besides, the media might bail them out and they come out of this with DACA... and trap averted.
I have to say... pretty sly move for a guy so new at politics.
Tossing DACA back to Congress, who abdicated responsibility in the first instance and did not challenge Obama’s usurpation of law in the second. So, the “hot potato” is back where it belongs and the results are predictable.
My dream is that as a result of this, provided the public sediment is on the side of Mr. Trump after the shutdown is over, would be that the Senate get ride of the “fake filibuster” rule and allow a simple majority to pass laws and approve appointees.
A “crap shoot” should the Dumbocrats regain control of the Senate in November, but, I doubt they would hesitate for a “New York Minute” to reject the rule if they regain power. Just my 2¢.