Anonymous ID: 0c09c8 Jan. 2, 2019, 6:29 a.m. No.4564142   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4152 >>4209

>>4563802

I believe this is likely about securing the Senate majority.

Let the strongest potential detractor step out, cause controversy, then get bitch-slapped and "fall back in line".

  • Result: any other R thinking of trying it decides it's futile, and falls in line. R's are unified for the upcoming Senate votes needed for many actions.

Crucial "lock-in" phase.