Morning Jolt: Democrats May Crack under the Pressure to Build the Wall

Making the click-through worthwhile: Freshmen House of Representatives Democrats start to feel some pressure over the shutdown, Trump walks away from the table, a question of how accurate the populist portrait of America feels with a booming economy, and a bit of ranting about the new coach of the New York Jets.

The First Cracks in the Democratic Wall about the Wall

This is the best sign for the White House in the government shutdown so far:

Now, as the shutdown drags into Day 19, the frustration is starting to reach a tipping point for some who fear the prolonged stalemate could do real political damage in vulnerable Democratic districts.

"If I am getting comments and contact from my constituents expressing concern that the Democrats are not prioritizing security, then I think we can do better," said freshman Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.).

Spanberger, who represents a district won by President Donald Trump in 2016, spoke up at a closed-door caucus meeting Wednesday morning to ...

January 10 2019

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Democrats May Crack under the Pressure to Build the Wall Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: Freshmen House of Representatives Democrats start to feel some pressure over the shutdown, Trump walks away from the table, a question of how accurate the populist portrait of America feels with a booming economy, and a bit of ranting about the new coach of the New York Jets. The First Cracks in the Democratic Wall about the Wall This is the best sign for the White House in the government shutdown so far: Now, as the shutdown drags into Day 19, the frustration is starting to reach a tipping point for some who fear the prolonged stalemate could do real political damage in vulnerable Democratic districts. "If I am getting comments and contact from my constituents expressing concern that the Democrats are not prioritizing security, then I think we can do better," said freshman Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.). Spanberger, who represents a district won by President Donald Trump in 2016, spoke up at a closed-door caucus meeting Wednesday morning to ... Read More Top Stories The APA Can't Spin Its Way Out of Its Attack on 'Traditional Masculinity' David French Our culture has grown more disdainful of common, inherent male... Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, and Omar Are Driving Democrats' Agenda Jonathan S. Tobin Democratic radicals are more important than Chuck and Nancy... Trump Storms Out of Shutdown Meeting with Dems as Negotiations Stall Jack Crowe After meeting with Democratic leaders to try and negotiate an end to the ongoing partial government shutdown, the president said no progress had been made. ADVERTISEMENT The Ironies of Illegal Immigration Victor Davis Hanson No one in Mexico or in the U.S. ever wishes to admit that Mexican citizens really like the United... Get Ready for a Financial Assault on the Second Amendment James Setterlund Maxine Waters has taken over the House Financial Services... Personal Responsibility Is No Substitute for Political Reflection Michael Brendan Dougherty Continuing the debate on conservatism, markets, and... An Incandescent Documentary of Black Life Kyle Smith In Hale County This Morning, This Evening, photographer RaMell Ross has crafted a debut film of exquisite visual... Trump's Threat to Cut California Wildfire Aid Sparks Bipartisan Alarm Mairead McArdle The president took to Twitter Wednesday to threaten to cut off federal disaster relief as the state recovers from the deadliest wildfire in its history. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: January 10, 2019 Cartoons of the Day: January 9, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.