Mastodawn

Trump's nomination of Gaetz will be the clearest signal yet of whether GOP senators are ready to do his bidding on all sorts of issues.

If Trump can get 51 votes for Gaetz, he can get a Senate majority for just about anything — like cutting back Social Security.

Be warned.

Gaetz will not get 51, which is why Trump is pushing for recess appointments. Which is why Thune will feel the heat to not go into recess.