Republicans No Longer Fear Trump

[DonViejo]

Republicans No Longer Fear Trump

March 27, 2017By Taegan Goddard

Rick Klein and Shushannah Walshe: “President Trump is coming off of a week where he lost both credibility and control. He also lost something that is harder to define and may be harder to restore: the mystique of power. Since November, even Trump’s harshest critics had to recognize his political talents, which show in two ways: The seemingly unbreakable connection and communications link he has with a loyal block of voters, and the deal-making skills that grew his brand all the way to the presidency. But the Republicans who opposed the health care bill showed they neither fear nor love the president.”

“That turns the question to the consequences: In the Trump playbook, look for a power move – something that goes beyond tweets and executive orders. If we’re ever going to be tired of all the winning, the Trump White House needs some victories as attention turns to tax reform and other big agenda items.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2017/03/27/republicans-no-longer-fear-trump/

[Miles Archer]

1. Yeah, I came to that conclusion over the weekend.

It was basically Bannon being instructed to kiss Republican ass that had me convinced. Trump is unfocused anger. Bannon focuses that anger. That focused anger generates fear and compliance.

Except that ship has sailed.

"Guys, look. This is not a discussion. This is not a debate. You have no choice but to vote for this bill."

Bannon's point was: This is the Republican platform. You're the conservative wing of the Republican Party. But people in the room were put off by the dictatorial mindset.

One of the members replied: "You know, the last time someone ordered me to something, I was 18 years old. And it was my daddy. And I didn't listen to him, either."

[Gothmog]

2. Trump is a blowhard and there is no need to fear him

[leftyladyfrommo]

3. The all powerfull Oz.

Just a little man behind a scary mask.

[MFM008]

4. the only fear I have is

that card that sets off the nukes.
Hopefully someone will stop him before then.