Ever since Franklin D. Roosevelt set the standard in his legislation-packed 100 Days, most new presidents have considered a fast start as essential to their long-term success.
President-elect Donald Trump is no exception, seeking quick congressional action on “one big, beautiful bill” that will “Secure our Border, Unleash American Energy, and Renew the (2017) Trump Tax Cuts.”
The always faithful House Speaker Mike Johnson promptly set a target of passing a comprehensive package through the House by April and putting the final version on Trump’s White House desk by Memorial Day.
That schedule seems quite ambitious, given the many issues involved and the minuscule, sometimes unruly House Republican majority.
But even if the Republicans can keep their troops in line long enough to get something passed, history has this warning: Fast may not necessarily be good.