Some people go to Washington to get things done. They see public service as a duty, a responsibility to keep the engines of our Republic running for the citizens they represent. Then there are the others. The ones who show up with a pocketful of wrenches, not to build anything, but to see how many machines they can break before lunchtime.

For today’s Democratic party—a shocker, I know—obstruction isn’t just a tactic; it’s the entire playbook. Still smarting from an election they can’t seem to get over, their goal isn’t to govern better, but to ensure the government barely governs at all. It’s a cynical game of political sabotage, but as they were just reminded, sometimes when you play with fire, you get burned.

From the ‘Daily Caller’:

Republicans will confirm a bloc of eight dozen Trump nominees as soon as next week following an attempted blockade by Senate Democrats.

Republican leadership planned Thursday to kick-off the procedural process to confirm 88 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a bloc vote, but were initially thwarted by Democratic Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, who challenged the package for violating Senate rules. When Republicans refiled the package later on Thursday, the conference included an additional nine nominees, bringing the total to nearly 100.

The Democrats’ Latest Desperate Ploy

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s words cut right to the heart of the matter. On Thursday, Republicans were set to confirm a slate of 88 Trump nominees, a crucial step to staff the government and execute the America First agenda. It was a straightforward move to get things done.

Naturally, the Democrats couldn’t stand for that. So, Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado puffed out his chest and blocked the entire vote. The reason? A tiny procedural error. One nominee out of the 88 was for a cabinet-level post, which isn’t allowed in these group votes. Instead of simply pointing it out, Bennet blew up the whole process and then ran to social media to post some self-righteous nonsense about “the rule of law.”

A Masterclass in Turning the Tables

For a brief, shining moment, the Left probably felt pretty good about itself. They had managed to cause a delay. But they made a classic, unforced error: they underestimated their opponents. Republican leadership wasn’t just going to fix the typo and come back with their hats in their hands. They decided to practice a little political judo.

They used the very delay the Democrats created to their advantage. When they refiled the package, it didn’t have 87 names on it. It had 97. The Democrats’ pathetic attempt to block nominees resulted in even more nominees getting fast-tracked. The perfect, snarky cherry on top came from Senator John Barrasso’s office: “Senate Republicans will now have the opportunity to confirm even more qualified nominees! Thank you to the Democrats for making this possible.”

Making Government Work Again

Let’s check the scoreboard. Once this new, larger group of 97 is confirmed, President Trump will have seen more than 410 of his nominees seated in just the first year of his new term. That isn’t just good; it’s a record.

That blistering pace, as Senator Thune pointed out, “far outstrips total confirmations by this point in President Biden’s term, and in President Trump’s first term as well.” It’s proof in black and white that while Democrats are busy throwing tantrums on the Senate floor, Republicans are successfully running the government. The very tactics meant to paralyze the Trump administration are, ironically, helping it set records.

This little drama is the perfect snapshot of our political era. One party is obsessed with performative outrage and procedural sabotage, driven by a bitter grudge they can’t let go. The other is focused on results, outmaneuvering the noise to deliver on their promises. While the obstructionists are busy making noise, the patriots are busy winning.

Key Takeaways

• Democrats prioritize political obstruction over the basic functions of government.
• Republican leaders smartly turned a Democrat ploy into a massive strategic victory.
• President Trump’s agenda is advancing at a record pace despite the opposition.
• Strong conservative leadership continues to outmaneuver petty partisan games.

Sources: Daily Caller, Fox News