“So, I’m not going to scream, “Sellout!” nor sing “Kumbaya.” I am just going to sum up the state of play in three questions.
Do you trust a promise from Mitch McConnell?
Do you think Paul Ryan can be trusted to control his caucus sufficiently to pass a bill based on a promise from Mitch McConnell?
Do you think the president* can be trusted to sign a bill based on a promise from Mitch McConnell?
Your mileage may certainly vary.”—The always astute Charles P. Pierce
(Relative newbie question—How do I get the Link to say something other than “Link”?)