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Originally Posted by ardecila
Congressional Republicans are just as hostile to intercity rail and public transit as they have always been, but the fact that Trump is also a Republican means that the leadership in Congress will not show the same obstructionism to Trump that they did to Obama.
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I think they could turn, if they feel there's a lack of good faith for their "wants"; particularly, on the part of Speaker Ryan.
It all depends on other public policy - and controversies.
The real question is how many Republicans would need to be massaged, and how much, while also keeping in mind how appealing any proposal put forth to appease Republicans would be to Democrats.
Obama proposed virtually everything that Trump is expected to try - as far as funding goes. That won't be lost on many voters...or Members of Congress.