To ally with his base, he and then-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) resolved to engage in all-out obstruction. It worked, until it worked too well, and consumed Boehner himself, as well as his deputy, former Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.). Elected Democrats are now facing the same challenge, as a fired-up progressive base is marching far ahead of the party leadership. Yes, they co-hosted the march with well-established, progressive groups in Washington D.C., like Planned Parenthood and the Natural Resources Defense Council. I can’t stop all the horrible things that are happening, but I can react to them.”Cynthia Ross A lullaby for Trump.

Source: Huffington Post January 26, 2017 21:15 UTC