[charlieflowers]

But one possible explanation -- Trump is a "Washington outsider." If both sides are cooperating to keep up the farce while not damaging the status quo, then _both sides_ would need to resist Trump ... because he is unaware of the game and hasn't committed to playing it.

Could be a great opportunity to send a message to the voters, "Hey, don't try putting outsiders in here."

(None of that is meant to take away from the crazy mistakes the Trump administration has been making. The Mooch!)