Could this be the beginning of a breakup?

House Republicans are overwhelmingly dismissing former President Trump’s calls for a government shutdown in the absence of a proof-of-citizenship voting bill being signed into law, a public break from the GOP presidential nominee in the lead-up to the November election.

A group of Republicans this week rejected a bill that combined a six-month continuing resolution (CR) with the Trump-backed voting bill, tanking the legislation in a move that thwarted Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) funding strategy.

Now, as the Speaker prepares to defy Trump’s wishes and stage a vote on a “clean” three-month stopgap, rank-and-file Republicans are expected to back it.

  The Hill

Is the spell wearing off? Did someone find and return their balls?

Republicans almost universally support the voting bill, but they say pushing the issue so intensely that it results in a shutdown would backfire on the party.

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The Alabama Republican, who currently serves as policy chair of the House GOP conference, also pointed to national security concerns.

“A government shutdown would embolden our enemies, further undermine our reliability and respect among our allies,” Palmer said. “So, I don’t think a shutdown is good for anybody.”

And, he didn't mention perhaps the main reason: Republicans causing a government shutdown would go against them in November's elections.

“If Republicans don’t get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding: “BE SMART, REPUBLICANS, YOU’VE BEEN PUSHED AROUND LONG ENOUGH BY THE DEMOCRATS. DON’T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN. Remember, this is Biden/Harris’ fault, not yours!”

I guess they weren't buying. Surprising, I know, but maybe that debate and the polls are opening their eyes.

Trump’s pleas contrasted with the strategy among GOP lawmakers, who saw the CR-plus-SAVE Act as an opening offer — and a way to play into Trump’s past false stolen election claims and repeated skepticism of the voting system — but knew it would not be the measure that prevented a shutdown.

Even if the lower chamber passed it, the Democratic-controlled Senate and White House — which point out that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote and expressed concern about burdening eligible voters — never would have accepted it.

Perhaps the House Republicans are listening to Mitch instead of Trump. Would be wild.  Or watching the polls.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

UPDATE 08:04 am:  Good for some laughs:

What can I say?

OK, not ALL women.

Did he sleep at all?

Also...

Big issue on the minds of voters, eh?