In refusing votes on Dem bills reopening govt, Mitch McConnell isn't merely sitting on sidelines. He's *actively shielding* Trump from having to veto them once they pass. This, even though he *knows* Trump has no endgame:

We need to make this clearer.

In refusing votes on Dem bills reopening govt, Mitch McConnell isn't merely sitting on sidelines.

He's *actively shielding* Trump from having to veto them once they pass.

This, even though he *knows* Trump has no endgame:https://t.co/gIMeGPx0Vp pic.twitter.com/yrbghnDPgc

— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) January 15, 2019