Republican leaders have stuck to a straightforward position in their standoff with Democrats over government funding: No negotiations until the shutdown ends.

But as the impasse drags on, some rank-and-file Republicans are starting to wonder if it’s time to change tactics.

Several GOP lawmakers have suggested that Donald Trump take a more direct role in resolving the shutdown in recent days, including potentially opening up negotiations with Democrats if it’s what’s required to end the standoff.

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[–] 49 points 1 year ago (2 children)

“Just give up your only leverage and we’ll talk about what you want. Pinky promise.”

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  • [–] 41 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    No negotiations until the shutdown ends.

    "Give in to our demands" is not 'negotiation.'

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago

    Trump’s total disregard for the Impoundment Control Act, which basically requires the President to spend money that Congress has appropriated — and the acquiescence of Congressional Republicans to that executive overreach — is ample reason why Democrats have little reason to trust Republicans will do what they say.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    "I'll only talk to the Democrats if the meeting is held in the middle of Fifth Avenue."

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  • Why? He has no skills at negotiating

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    His cognitive decline will be more obvious than ever. That's why miller and Mike don't want it. They are the ones running things but they need trump around so that they can.

    Vance has been licking butt his whole life to get to the top.

    He won't be listening to anyone once he gets there. They know that too.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago

    Craven traitors, the lot of them.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    I'm down for talking of shutting down his brain.

    For research.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    They want him to be the mean parent, so they can tell their constituents "I'd love to do something about your health insurance premiums tripling in price, but The Boss says No."

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    "Help us continue to the very next move which will be a successful vote to release your appearances in the Epstein Files."

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago