Democratic Governors Are Running Out of Options: Patricia Lopez

Democratic governors once thought they could “Trump-proof” their states, enshrining enough changes in law to provide a bulwark against the president’s growing reach.

They no longer think that’s possible. The depth and breadth of Congress’ capitulation, coupled with a judicial branch unable or unwilling to block an increasingly powerful executive branch, have left them running out of options.

There is little precedent in US history for the months-long onslaught Trump has waged against the states. Longstanding federal-state partnerships such as Medicaid — which Trump earlier swore would remain untouched — and SNAP, the nutritional assistance safety net, are now in tatters, ...