Why aren't GOPers pushing back on Trump? Is it all a cult thing? A don't "poke the bear" thing? Yes, both play a part. But, the bigger reason is that Congress has absolutely no idea how to play its constitutional role (1)
Most of these members - esp. on GOP side - have been elected since 2010. They ran as anti-establishment, anti-Washington. They see themselves as individuals - not members of "Team America." (2)
Moreover, and I make this point a lot, candidates have been running for years with the message that Congress is broken and stupid. And, then, in comes a POTUS, who isn't from politics and says "yep, they are." (3)
Voters believe this too since politicians have been telling them for years how incompetent Congress is. So, in comes a POTUS who says, "these guys suck, trust me to fix it." And, voila, voters say "well, of course. And, Congress, you stay out of the way and don't mess it up." (4)
And, here we are. Members of Congress willing to cut out their own branch of government on reining in the executive branch because just about everyone - themselves included - don't think they are capable of doing anything constructive. Fin. (5)
