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babylonsister

(171,070 posts)
Mon Oct 16, 2017, 10:09 PM Oct 2017

Trump White House fed up with the Senate

I'm quite sure the feeling is mutual.


Trump White House fed up with the Senate

With tax cuts on the line, 'We look at the Senate and go: ‘What the hell is going on?’” said White House budget director Mick Mulvaney.

By BURGESS EVERETT and JOSH DAWSEY

10/16/2017 07:01 PM EDT


President Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell stood side by side at the White House Monday afternoon to declare they’re “together totally” and “very united” heading into this fall’s tax reform battle.


But behind the scenes, Trump, his administration and even some senators are increasingly worried that taxes will go the way of Obamacare repeal in the Senate: Months of bickering ending in extreme embarrassment.

The debate hasn’t even started on the GOP’s plan, yet some senators are pushing their own tax proposals, while others are increasingly emboldened to defy the Republican president. It’s a dangerous mix considering that McConnell can lose only two votes assuming Democrats band together in opposition.

“We look at the Senate and go: ‘What the hell is going on?’” White House budget director Mick Mulvaney said in an interview Friday.

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http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/16/trump-senate-taxes-republicans-243839

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Trump White House fed up with the Senate (Original Post) babylonsister Oct 2017 OP
The more ideas on the table is the right way to go Angry Dragon Oct 2017 #1
"What the hell is going on?" It's called government gratuitous Oct 2017 #2
Ha!What you said!! babylonsister Oct 2017 #3
The Same Could Be Said About The Senate .... Grassy Knoll Oct 2017 #4
Well, tRump really would have his feelings hurt if he read what is said on here about him. Grammy23 Oct 2017 #5
Confusion over govt vs business operations Deb Oct 2017 #6
I look at Mulvaney and go, "Who the hell is this sick bastard?" WinkyDink Oct 2017 #7

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
2. "What the hell is going on?" It's called government
Mon Oct 16, 2017, 10:43 PM
Oct 2017

See Mick, it's about negotiation and compromise. You don't just get to bull your way forward to your goal. You have to look big picture, not just this quarter's balance sheet. I know, none of this comes naturally to you and it's against every stringy fiber of your shrivelled little soul. But it's how the world works.

Grow the fuck up, you whiny-ass titty babies.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
5. Well, tRump really would have his feelings hurt if he read what is said on here about him.
Mon Oct 16, 2017, 11:14 PM
Oct 2017

And the names he is called often make this place Not Suitable For Work. Or any other place. LOL

He needs to consult with his dermatologist because he has the thinnest skin found on a living being.

Poor baby. Waaaa 😢😢😢 Call the whambulance.

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