Part of a statement from Susan Collins regarding the pieces of paper Trump signed yesterday.

“I hope the President’s actions will prompt Democratic leaders to negotiate seriously to reach a much-needed agreement to help struggling families, seniors, schools, businesses, municipalities & the USPS with this persistent pandemic. Three times, Senate Democratic leaders blocked extending extra unemployment benefits to prevent their expiration during the negotiations.

Republicans have no integrity. Republicans have no empathy. Republicans have no shame. They demonstrate this every single day. Yet they suffer no consequences because the press provides cover for their malfeasance.