Just days after his defeat in the re-election race last week, Senator John Cornyn shared a fable on X.
“A scorpion wants to cross a river but cannot swim, so it asks a frog to carry it across,” Cornyn wrote.
John Cornyn lost his primary after Donald Trump endorsed his opponent. AP Photo/Annie Rice
“The frog hesitates, afraid that the scorpion might sting it, but the scorpion promises not to, pointing out that it would drown if it killed the frog in the middle of the river.
“The frog considers this argument sensible and agrees to transport the scorpion.
“Midway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog anyway, dooming them both.
“The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung despite knowing the consequence, to which the scorpion replies: ‘I am sorry, but I couldn’t help myself. It’s my character.’”
This tale is an old one, yet few of Cornyn’s followers had any doubt about what he was hinting at.
For years now, Cornyn has aligned himself with Donald Trump, supporting him through his presidency.
However, just days before last week’s Texas primary election, Trump endorsed Cornyn’s rival. Cornyn faced a crushing defeat in that election.
This marked an embarrassing end for one of Washington’s most influential Republicans.
Cornyn may no longer be on the ballot for midterms, but he’ll still serve in the Senate until January.
With nothing left to lose now – and he’s not alone in this situation.
A few weeks earlier, another senator who fell out of favor with Trump also lost his primary election.
Bill Cassidy lost his primary after Donald Trump endorsed his opponent. AP
In response to coming in third during his primary race, Senator Bill Cassidy took aim at Trump.
“The American people do not expect perfection from their leaders, but they do expect seriousness. Leaders who are steady, not erratic,” he said.
“Their words should lower the temperature rather than inflame division.”
TESTING
A few days post-loss Cassidy changed his stance on Iran and voted for a resolution regarding it.
Trump’s slim margin in Congress is continuing to shrink.
Currently Republicans hold a three-seat advantage in the Senate along with five more seats in the House of Representatives.
The troubles don’t stop with Cassidy and Cornyn; several other Republicans have also felt Trump’s backlash. Former Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell plans to retire after serving for many years by year-end. Formerly seen as one of Washington’s most powerful conservatives, Mc Connell is now occasionally casting votes against White House interests. Republican moderates Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have also shown they’re willing to stand up against him. Losing support from just four Republican senators can hinder Trump’s agenda significantly.
The Senate has already halted Trump’s billion-dollar legal fund completely. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is quickly running short on funds needed for operations concerning Iran.
Liz Murkowski frequently breaks ranks with Donald Trump during congressional votes. AP
No proposed legislation aimed at funding projects like ballroom renovations has gained traction either. Without Congress backing him up for new laws, there’s little that Trump’s administration can achieve without being easily undone by whoever takes over next, right from day one.
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Bill Cassidy lost his primary after Donald Trump endorsed his opponent. AP
In response to coming in third during his primary race, Senator Bill Cassidy took aim at Trump.
“The American people do not expect perfection from their leaders, but they do expect seriousness. Leaders who are steady, not erratic,” he said.
“Their words should lower the temperature rather than inflame division.”
TESTING
A few days post-loss Cassidy changed his stance on Iran and voted for a resolution regarding it.
Trump’s slim margin in Congress is continuing to shrink.
Currently Republicans hold a three-seat advantage in the Senate along with five more seats in the House of Representatives.
The troubles don’t stop with Cassidy and Cornyn; several other Republicans have also felt Trump’s backlash. Former Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell plans to retire after serving for many years by year-end. Formerly seen as one of Washington’s most powerful conservatives, Mc Connell is now occasionally casting votes against White House interests. Republican moderates Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have also shown they’re willing to stand up against him. Losing support from just four Republican senators can hinder Trump’s agenda significantly.
The Senate has already halted Trump’s billion-dollar legal fund completely. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is quickly running short on funds needed for operations concerning Iran.
Liz Murkowski frequently breaks ranks with Donald Trump during congressional votes. AP
No proposed legislation aimed at funding projects like ballroom renovations has gained traction either. Without Congress backing him up for new laws, there’s little that Trump’s administration can achieve without being easily undone by whoever takes over next, right from day one.Source link
