Reading between the lines, it seems like the WP is trying to activate the ObamaBots.
The may not be fighting where we can see them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not fighting.
The Dems have moved on to gun control and the GOPe have happily assumed their usual doormat position.
Democrats had gotten all they wanted in the last spending bill and another contentious fight would run the risk of undoing all those gains.
No surprise they have decided to call it a day - for now.
That is because Trump has completely turned the tables on the Dems. The Dems are the ones who won't cut a deal to protect the Dreamers. Trump smoked them out as extremists who simply want a campaign issue. Much more satisfying than the hapless establishment GOP, which simply wrings its hands when the Dems attack and tell the base that there is nothing that they can do other than cave in.
Bad dog.
The Democrats and corporate liberals in the GOPe are making backroom deals regarding further efforts to thwart Trump.
Someone needs to lock the door.
I could be wrong, but I’m thinking that the spending bill contains massive spending increases, and zero cuts or eliminations that conservatives want. DACA is on hold due to some low level judge and it will takes years to get to the Supreme Court. So what is there for Rats to protest?
As the elections draw near the have to appear to be republicans.