The Democrats seemed to be falling apart as they didn’t come together to push their interests. It was reported that 73% of Democrats voted for the spending bill.
Nancy Pelosi was using the power of the vote to see DACA become a reality again for the Dreamers. This however faced an uphill task now as Trump’s spending deal was approved.
Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer were once the leading force in the fight for the immigration deal but both seemingly took different paths.
Schumer was part of the process for the deal while Pelosi said in an eight our address she wouldn’t vote. Her threats were based on the immigration bill getting Government’s support or no vote from her,
Disunity
It now appeared that Democrats initial plan to force Trump’s hand on DACA may be lost or maybe not. The needed united effort from Democrats didn’t materialize, but there could be hope with the new immigration bill.
“We had a great bill; we got everything,” Pelosi said. “Republicans gave away the store.”
Her tone suggested that there was mixed messages coming from her.
One lawmaker said “we’re better when we stick together,” citing these as words once spoken by the Democratic leader.
“We need to unite the agenda and unite the Democrats right now around a strong economic agenda,” said Rep. Tim Ryan.
