President Trump changes course

President Trump has reached out to the Democratic leadership in an effort to speed up the legislation he pledged to accomplish during the campaign. The Republicans do not possess his zeal in moving these projects forward. Senator McCain proudly gave a thumb down gesture as he cast his vote to defeat the Republican effort to rectify the worst of Obama Care. I have no idea if this should have been passed or not. I am fully aware that Obama Care as enacted is tremendously expensive and is inadequate to accomplish the goal of providing health care to all of our citizens. McCain’s dramatic return from surgery supposedly to give the final vote necessary to assure passage was a cruel joke. I believe this was the tipping point for Trump. Unable to get the Republican Party to push through legislation he has turned to the Democratic Party to see if enough of them can be brought on board. I heard Senator Schumer on the floor of the Senate speaking derisively to the end that he would only co-operate if Trump gives him what he wants. This will not suffice. The Republican Party didn’t win the last election, Trump did. We also voted Republican assuming that party would jump at the chance to prove capable. Instead it has been business as usual with continuing to promise but keep delaying. Senator McConnell stated that Trump is inexperienced and doesn’t understand how things are done. Trump does understand but will not accept business as usual. Those of us who voted for him want things done and done now. The time for oration is past. The Congress took the whole month of August off. What a waste. They should be working overtime not diddling. I heard that in a study it was found that 91% of editorials were negative to Trump. He ignores that and keeps plowing ahead. We are watching and are still supportive of the President Jack B. Walters September 14, 2017