He organized the vote, he secured the votes, he set the schedule and did everything to make it happen.
Don’t be fooled because he voted against it at the last second. He’s the goddamn senate minority leader, none of this happens without his oversight. They are treating the American people the same exact way Trump treats his base: like you’re an idiot and can be fooled easily by pageantry and performatism.
It’s still a democracy: a leader can’t compel how others vote, only persuade, negotiate, reward & punish with committee assignments, leadership roles, campaign support, etc.
Republicans can’t compel everyone to always vote the same, either.
He organized the vote, he secured the votes, he set the schedule and did everything to make it happen.
Don’t be fooled because he voted against it at the last second. He’s the goddamn senate minority leader, none of this happens without his oversight. They are treating the American people the same exact way Trump treats his base: like you’re an idiot and can be fooled easily by pageantry and performatism.
It’s still a democracy: a leader can’t compel how others vote, only persuade, negotiate, reward & punish with committee assignments, leadership roles, campaign support, etc. Republicans can’t compel everyone to always vote the same, either.