this is actually the moment that Democrats lost the midterms, but it is certainly arguable that it was. Democrats showed themselves to be ill-raised, tantruming toddlers who desperately need to be sent to their rooms. And the whole country watched.
And Trump hung that around their necks like a stinky dead albatross. They were revealed as the irrational opposition.
“One of the great things about the State of the Union is how it gives Americans the chance to see clearly what their representatives really believe,” Trump said. “So, tonight, I’m inviting every legislator to join with my administration in reaffirming a fundamental principle. If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”
… Then he turned the knife.
“Isn’t that a shame? You should be ashamed of yourself, not standing up,” he said.
… He kept going. “That is why I’m also asking you to end deadly sanctuary cities that protect the criminals and enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens, in many cases, drug lords, murderers, all over our country. They’re blocking the removal of these people out of our country! And you should be ashamed of yourself.”
THAT, my friends, is being taken out back and shown how the west was won! It truly was a stunning moment. Democrats showed themselves to be despicable.
They couldn’t do it, so they handed Republicans a huge gift for the upcoming midterm elections. Trump baited them, and they took the bait. He knew they wouldn’t stand, and now the whole country knows that the only people Democrats stand for are illegal immigrants.
When voters pull the lever in November, many of them are going to remember exactly what they saw: a chamber full of Democratic lawmakers who, when asked point-blank to put Americans first, didn’t take it.