Policy points are hard to score on a partisan field. The president has needed Barry Sander's moves to reach his goals. At times he has been gang tackled by a majority GOP. But clearly he has beat the spread, running up the score in the 4th quarter.
The GOP has faced a stout defense. Filibusters are formidable up front, and the presidential veto is a roving safety ready to stop any bills that break through. But the highway bill faces no opposition. It is a routine call stymied by intramural disputes. Even the smallest municipal government can get it together to fix potholes. Not the GOP majority, which has tripped over itself all weekend. The Party is about to be flagged for too much time.
Republicans are even weaker on foreign policy. They have committed fouls that could get them kicked out of the league of nations. Trump has lashed out at Mexico, and China, without opposition from other team members. Governor Huckabee has gone further, in effect, comparing the leadership of our primary allies, France, Great Britain and Germany, to Hitler.
The season is about to start. The GOP is not ready for prime time.
So let's play ball!
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