Posted on 01/15/2019 11:32:11 AM PST by jazusamo
President Trump hosted a border security meeting at the White House Tuesday afternoon.
In an effort to make progress on the government shutdown, Trump invited Republican and Democrat lawmakers to attend with ideas. Not a single Democrat showed up. Their leaders, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, were also missing.
“As Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi refuse to negotiate, President Donald J. Trump and his team are working hard to find solutions to solve the humanitarian and national security crisis at the border and reopen the government. The President has a proposal on the table that includes additional technology at ports of entry, allows minors from Central America to seek asylum in their home country, and physical barriers between ports of entry made of steel instead of concrete," Press Secretary Sarah Sanders released in a statement. "Today, the President offered both Democrats and Republicans the chance to meet for lunch at the White House. Unfortunately, no Democrats will attend. The President looks forward to having a working lunch with House Republicans to solve the border crisis and reopen the government. It’s time for the Democrats to come to the table and make a deal.”
Here's a list of House Republicans who attended:
1. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN)
2. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL)
3. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA)
4. Rep. John Katko (R-NY)
5. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
6. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
7. Rep. Van Taylor (R-TX)
8. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
9. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA)
On Tuesday morning, President Trump went after Pelosi and Schumer on Twitter. He also warned of another caravan headed to the U.S. from Honduras.
Why is Nancy Pelosi getting paid when people who are working are not?
A big new Caravan is heading up to our Southern Border from Honduras. Tell Nancy and Chuck that a drone flying around will not stop them. Only a Wall will work. Only a Wall, or Steel Barrier, will keep our Country safe! Stop playing political games and end the Shutdown!
Polls are now showing that people are beginning to understand the Humanitarian Crisis and Crime at the Border. Numbers are going up fast, over 50%. Democrats will soon be known as the Party of Crime. Ridiculous that they don’t want Border Security!
What difference would that make? Trump has to sign the budget.
“What difference would that make? Trump has to sign the budget.”
They would need enough votes to override a veto.
That doesn't seem too likely to me.
I think, eventually, Trump and Pelosi will reach agreement in some way that allows Pelosi to save face.
I believe that is Trump's plan... the art of the deal.
In order to negotiate effectively you need to show that you're willing to walk away. Basic stuff to a good business person.
——that allows Pelosi to save face.——
No, she must be relieved of the notion that she as speaker possesses the power of the Presidency.
In a perfect world.
She does possess the power of the budget.
But Trump (I think) wants to be re-elected. He won't win long term by trying to destroy her. Instead, he can gain middle of the road voters with a partial "reasonable" win.
What we're watching now is two negotiators huffing and puffing before they get down to it. Each is betting that the shutdown will put more time pressure on the other.
Personally, I would love to see Trump hold the line and furlough a bunch of "non-essential" workers. I just don't believe it will end that way.
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