"The pattern, for progressives, seems clear: The White House uses them during elections, but doesn't listen to, or consult them, while governing. In fact, it insults them, and then tells them to quiet down, they got the best bargain possible, even if it wasn't the one they'd asked for, or been promised."
-- Ezra Klein
How the White House cut its deal and lost its base
How the White House cut its deal and lost its base
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I don’t think the president should count on Democratic votes to get this deal passed.”
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