Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Rick Scott wants to present a legislative wish-list to President Donald Trump at a meeting with Senate Republicans. Scott’s plan aims to take away Democrats’ ability to shut down the government ahead of the midterm elections and pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Scott believes Republicans need to demonstrate their values and priorities through action, not rhetoric.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sen. Rick Scott is preparing a legislative wish-list for President Trump, which includes passing a funding extension to keep the government open until after the November election and putting forth the SAVE America Act or portions of it. Scott wants to show “who the good guys are and who the bad guys are” by taking action on Republican priorities. The meeting with Trump comes after a series of decisions that have thrown roadblocks on Republicans’ policy priorities.
Scott’s plan is a familiar performance, where Republicans aim to demonstrate their values and priorities through action. The inclusion of the SAVE America Act, which has been a difficult lift in the Senate, is a predictable move. Scott’s emphasis on showing “who the good guys are” suggests a familiar script, where Republicans position themselves as the champions of certain values and priorities.
Author: Evan Null
