John Thune Gets Blindsided Again

Punchbowl News: “The South Dakota Republican had just about the worst luck over the past couple of months, getting blindsided repeatedly by a president who sometimes seems not to care that much about the fate of his congressional majorities.”

“From acceding to Trump’s demand for White House ballroom security funding — before reneging due to GOP opposition — to fast-tracking the president’s nominee for director of national intelligence only to have Trump pump the brakes, Thune has seen that even when he does what Trump wants, the favor is rarely, if ever, returned.”

“Thune has taken it in stride, flashing some anger here and there. But his relationship with Trump has clearly taken a hit.”