Sen. Jeff Merkley urged fellow Democrats on CNN to confront President Trump, emphasizing the urgency of resistance. He contended that capitulating to power only empowers tyrants, asserting that the moment to act is critical. During his comments, Merkley highlighted the historical dangers of authoritarianism, suggesting that an overly compliant legislature contributes to institutional degradation. He also expressed confidence that a government shutdown, likely instigated by Republicans, would be politically damaging for them. Meanwhile, Senate leader Chuck Schumer announced plans to support a government spending bill despite its partisan nature, illustrating the divide within the party.
You don't stop a bully by giving over your lunch money and you don't stop tyrant Trump by voting to give him more power.
In history, as you see institutions degrade in republics where there's an authoritarian president, is because the courts cave and you get an acquiescent legislature.
The best time to take on a tyrant is as early as possible, and this is the moment.
I think the concerns about the Republicans shutting down the government will hurt them politically, it will be bad policy.
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