Cherry Tree Therapy for the House GOP?
His soft-spoken, sober demeanor belies his faith in -- and fear of -- Donald Trump. His approach to the Thane of Mar-a-Lago: "My name is Mike, and I'll be your server tonight, tomorrow and the next day."
In other words, Trump's odor still hangs heavy in the House. On the other side of the Capitol, Republican senators mostly endorsed Trump. Two exceptions are Utah's Mitt Romney and Alaska's Lisa Murkowski, known for independence.
Also, the Senate acted as a Senate should on Ukraine military aid. The upper chamber approved a bipartisan package (with 70 votes) for the beleaguered country fighting with everything it has against Russia.
It's no secret; Ukraine's need for arms is desperate at this very moment. If we're a superpower and the last best light to the world, let's rush to brave Ukraine's side with support, supplies and ammunition.
It's maddening to think a little-known lawyer from Shreveport holds Ukraine's freedom in his hands. On orders from Trump, Johnson so far resists holding a floor vote.
A clarifying walk under the cherry blossoms would do Speaker Johnson good.
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