1. How did the public deal with the attempt (from last week's blog) to shut down the Office of Congressional Ethics? The public was angry and there were a lot of phone calls toward congressmen, as well as tweets.
2. How did sharing control of the government with Democrats actually end up helping Republicans in Congress? Sharing government control allowed the Republicans to be protected from the public, caused more Democrat seats to be lost, and lowered President Obama's approval rating.
3. What does the professor from University of Miami mean when saying that the Republicans were more of a "protest party"? He means that the Republicans have been more about reacting to legislation, rather than creating policies for the people's benefits. They really just want to stop the Democratic Party and the Obama administration.
4. Why is Trump a potential problem for Republicans in Congress? Trump isn't a loyal Republican and does not have purely Republican ideals. He's a wild card and very unpredictable.
5. In what situations will Trump be willing to oppose Republicans in Congress? He'd be willing to oppose Congressional Republicans for popular support. An example of his opposing of Republicans in Congress is when he wants to modify ObamaCare and not take it down immediately. He sees the benefits it gives toward the people of the country and is willing to stick with the program, albeit a different version--his version.
6. How are some Republicans, like the Freedom Caucus, adjusting their stances preparing for a Trump presidency? They are changing their stances and opinions to look more Trump-like and seem like his biggest supporters to prepare for this new presidency.
7. How will the public view Republicans differently now that they are in charge of lawmaking? The public will hold the Republicans to a higher standard than ever, and there will be lots of scrutiny of policymaking and relationships, especially under this unpredictable new presidency.
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