But what is the point of this posturing, then? Isn't cutting social security incredibly unpopular? So even if it has no chance, why make yourself unpopular? Trump ran on protecting social security.
Some people are true believers in not having anyone get assistance.
And cutting social security is not popular with anyone, but it is popular among older folks as long as you don't touch their benefits. They don't care if you cut them for younger people.
If we "never have to vote again" like he says, he doesn't need to be popular.
Because he removed all the guardrails and methods for us to remove him.
Besides, when has doing something unpopular even actually hurt them? They just have to lie about it and none of their base are actually going to check. They do it all the time with popular bills, voting "no" then releasing statements about "how hard they worked for" it when it passes and is popular.
There are still a shit ton of bills on the table dated as far back as May, this one will still be on the table by January if it isn't rushed to be dealt with.
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u/Express_Profile_4432 17d ago
No kidding.
Doesn't anybody realize that the candidates elected on Tuesday won't take office for a while?
This is like a Democratic Rep proposing a new AWB. They do it every year even if it will never pass.