Coons can’t help it. He has to provide sloppy on camera BJs to any Republicans who is willing to put out a press release with the word “bipartisanship” in it.
Chris Coons (D(?)-DE) VIDEO:
“First I just want to thank Senator Portman for being a great partner on many different things…so first let me thank Rob Portman. I keep trying to persuade him to change his mind about retiring. He tells me it is a little too late. But I keep hoping I can try to talk him out of it.” (Skip to minute 15 if you need an emetic)
Meanwhile…
Rob Portman (R-OH): “Today’s ruling is consistent with my view that policy questions regarding abortion should be decided by the elected representatives of the people, not the Supreme Court. The states…have been constrained by various Supreme Court rulings. Now the issue of abortion will be decided by the states and the elected representatives closest to the people.