WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Georgia GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins can call him whenever he wants to ask for help for his state. But if Georgia reelects Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Trump says it could be another story.
“There’s a big difference between that and Pee-wee Herman calling,” Trump said last week in Perry, Georgia, using his derisive nickname for Ossoff. The president acted out a hypothetical scenario at his rally where Ossoff called to ask for money for his state, with Trump responding, “I don’t give a damn what he wants.”
It’s been a recurring theme at Trump’s rallies this month: From North Carolina to Ohio to Kansas, the president has dangled the idea that his administration would be far less likely to help states where Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump has sandwiched the threats into rallies where he has announced goodies like new semiconductor investments, a submarine repair center and fewer limits on a certain type of diesel, underscoring to the audience the types of tangibles an all-Republican Washington could continue to deliver for voters should his party remain in power after November.
You did.
Dubya got re-elected in 2004, despite everything.
True. Probably should have reelected that guy some more, right?
Definitely.
Either way, at least we agree that Democrats are to blame for the actions of Republicans. Republicans are like a force of nature, their actions defined by deities, and it’s the fault of Democrats for not killing God.
You’re right.
We definitely shouldn’t blame people who have the power to create change for deciding not to do so, and it’s definitely unfair to blame them for voting to make things worse.
That would be inappropriate.
Cool. I assume you’re not going to vote then?
You assume incorrectly. (On several counts, it seems.)
The lack of any real power nationally does not negate the fact that voting is vitally important locally, where good things are still possible.
No! No! You’re not supposed to vote for the lesser evil! Even if voting for the lesser evil and giving them power and making your voice heard can make change for the better!
You’re no better than Republican fascists by voting for the people trying to prevent Republican fascism!
Thank you for your opinion. Have a nice Friday.