Former Rep. David Trott (R-MI) reflects for the Daily Beast :
“Most of my peers were more capable and intelligent than the media portrayed them, although the place was completely dysfunctional. It still is. And it’s gotten worse. More toxic. The focus is on winning—i.e. beating the other party—and playing the blame game, not solving problems…”
“Members I have kept in touch with are miserable, and the deplorable state of affairs in our Capitol today is certainly a driving factor behind many recent lawmakers’ resignations… Republicans in particular have an untenable choice—stand up to President Trump’s unconstitutional actions or fall in line and accomplish nothing.”
Jake Sherman : “I’ve gotten countless text messages from House Republicans agreeing with this sentiment and saying why t

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