Make no mistake: End of shutdown was NOT for any reason than it's what's best for HIM.

[Honeycombe8]

Turtle's comments yesterday, coupled with a big hit to Trump's approval rating... caused Trump to move on the shutdown.

I think this extension of several weeks is EXACTLY like the bill that the House Democrats passed, which the Senate would not. Open the gov, extend the 2018 budget for a short while, enter negotiations on 2019 budget including border security.

[Siwsan]

1. Hopefully this will take a bite out of his remaining base

Not that they'll turn to the Democrats, but no doubt some extremist lunatic will be taking a 3rd or 4th party run at the White House, in 2020.

[Honeycombe8]

4. I hope you're right. But Trump is spinning this...

And with the SOTU, he'll have his spin all worked out, with catch phrases for Trumpers to chant and put on signs.

We'll see.

So glad the shutdown is over, if only temporarily. Hope they can agree on the 2019 budget.

[Dawson Leery]

2. He wants the SOTU address.

He cannot live without adoration.

[Honeycombe8]

3. That, too. (chalk a win down for Pelosi! But mainly, for the country.) nt

[bdamomma]

5. but didn't he get a NO for that

Didn't the speaker say NO.

[bdamomma]

6. so let him have it

and no one show up except for those who are up his ass.