Conservative critics, led by Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, slammed Senate Majority Leader John Thune for adjourning early for the weekend during the narrow lame-duck session. Kennedy stressed Republicans must use the time to pass reconciliation bills, crack down on fraud, lower housing costs, ban congressional stock trading, and confirm Trump nominees at a pace unseen since Reagan. While leadership pledges to extend the calendar for judges and priorities, frustration grows over perceived stalling, with some calling it a direct insult to voters as the January power shift looms.
toddstarnes@toddstarnes
Majority Leader John Thune's decision to adjourn the Senate for the weekend is a flat-out "f-you" to Republican voters. And his decision not to go into recess is a giant "f-you" to President Trump. Do you realize that President Trump is the only Republican president in modern…
John Kennedy@SenJohnKennedy
Some people worry about losing, I worry about not trying. I’m ready to saddle up and ride.
John Kennedy@SenJohnKennedy
Republicans have 50+ days to finish the job. Pass reconciliation. Pass the Save Act. Fight inflation. Crack down on fraud. Lower housing costs. Ban congressional stock trading. Strengthen our military. Doing nothing is hard. You never know when you’re finished.