"Governing is harder than winning an election. Governing effectively is even harder. We’re watching this in real time for Trump and congressional Republicans.
Governing is even more difficult for Republicans who have to contend with opposition from Democrats — and their multiple deep-pocketed and confrontational allies. This includes governors, mayors, and school boards pledging to block presidential policies. Plus, they must overcome the legacy media, many already criticizing GOP policies, politicians and priorities—and, highlighting and supporting criticisms leveled by the Left. But Team Trump knows how to overcome all of that.
However, governing effectively gets even harder for Republicans when they beat each other up, questioning the policies or motives of their 'friends', or when they put egos or personalities above success...."
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