Donald Trump has long-touted his negotiating skills in business. However, it was bullying and cheating that are his credentials. That doesn't work in a pluralistic democracy.
Telegraphing undesirable behavior and adverse outcomes in advance of a "bipartisan" meeting won't work. Senior Democratic leadership is too savvy to keep playing Trump's game.
If the government shuts down, the Republicans and Trump are to blame, and most Americans can see that. The consequences will hurt more Americans and underscores the reality that this is a bad government regime.
Trump must be impeached for cause along with Republican leaders who are obstructing justice and undermining the Constitution and the rule of law.
"Top Democrats Pull Out Of Planned Meeting With Trump
November 28, 201712:07 PM ET
Brian Naylor
That meeting between President Trump and the bipartisan leaders of Congress will not be bipartisan after all since Democratic leaders suddenly pulled out of the planned Tuesday afternoon get-together at the White House.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, leader of the House Democrats, announced they would no longer take part after Trump tweeted he doesn't "see a deal" between Democrats and the White House over funding the government past Dec. 8, when current funding is set to expire."
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