Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump’s demand to cancel August recess has sparked concerns among Republicans that it could cost them seats in the midterms. With the GOP having more to lose, some lawmakers, including Sen. Thom Tillis, argue that canceling recess would be “tone-deaf” and prevent them from connecting with voters. Others, however, support staying in town to push the SAVE America Act, despite acknowledging that it may not pass. Some vulnerable Republicans, such as Sens. Jon Husted and Dan Sullivan, are toeing the line, while others, like Sen. Roger Marshall, are willing to stay in town to try and pass the legislation.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump demands that Congress stay in town, but Republicans are hesitant, knowing that they need to connect with voters on the campaign trail. The SAVE America Act remains stalled, and some lawmakers acknowledge that it may not pass even if they stay in town. The debate has put incumbents in a tough spot, with some openly admitting that it’s a math problem in the Senate. The pressure to pass the legislation has created a rift within the party, with some supporting Trump’s push and others opposing it. The question remains whether staying in town will make a difference in the outcome.
It’s just another familiar phase in the legislative process.
Author: Evan Null
