“But very quickly, I would say within the first few days, where we first come in together as Democrats and Republicans, immediately, ‘OK, Democrats go this way, Republicans go this way.’ Immediately separated, and what we’re told right off the bat is, ‘Look, this is about getting wins for our political party,'” she said.
“And if you work with a Republican, then that is going to hurt the party. Especially if you work with a Republican that the Democratic Party is trying to take out. Forget the substance of the idea, forget the substance of the bill — and this happens on the opposite side as well, Republicans with Democrats."
Tulsi Gabbard Goes Public on What Her Party Said During Her First Days in Congress
“And if you work with a Republican, then that is going to hurt the party. Especially if you work with a Republican that the Democratic Party is trying to take out. Forget the substance of the idea, forget the substance of the bill — and this happens on the opposite side as well, Republicans with Democrats."
Tulsi Gabbard Goes Public on What Her Party Said During Her First Days in Congress