Newly minted Speaker Of The House Nancy Pelosi has been drunk on power ever since regaining the mighty gavel and has been engaged in an ugly pissing contest with President Trump over the government shutdown.
In one of the snits that are what now pass for political discourse with Democrats, Pelosi went to the unprecedented length to disinvite Trump from giving the annual State Of The Union address even though she had previously extended the traditional invitation.
Not to be deterred by the foot-stomping Californian, Trump defiantly indicated that he would be giving the SOTU anyway but Pelosi then upped the ante again by escalating with a letter to the POTUS effectively canceling the speech.
Nancy Pelosi:It was at this point where Trump supporters were ready for a scathing statement showing Nancy who it is that wears the pants along with the announcement of an alternate venue for the SOTU.
This afternoon, I sent Donald Trump a letter informing him that the House will not consider a concurrent resolution authorizing the President’s State of the Union address in the House Chamber until government has opened.
Donald Trump:Talk about demoralizing. There will be those who will blow this off that Trump is just playing four-dimensional chess but there’s just no way to put lipstick on this pig.
As the Shutdown was going on, Nancy Pelosi asked me to give the State of the Union Address. I agreed. She then changed her mind because of the Shutdown, suggesting a later date. This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber. I look forward to giving a “great” State of the Union Address in the near future!
If he caves on this, what will he cave on next?
What do you all think?
(Via: DefCon)
Blog Author's Comments: The President could have chosen a different venue and gained a great deal. He could have had the necessary security and invited all of the members of both parties. He could have presented a great State of the Union address, but also taken the time to tell the American people why the wall is so important for the country with valid facts.
He could have done all of this without having to listen to the hecklers and boos from the gallery and grumbling from the Democrats. So, why not? I believe he has missed an excellent chance to convince many voters why he wants the security for the country and all people and why it is so necessary. Also ask the question of the American people why the Democrats do not also want the same thing?
