Or he can try to work out a deal with the Republicans.
I used to work very well with Republicans, you know.
But this sort of thing doesn't go down at all well with other Republicans.
But on some issues, she sought common ground with the Republicans.
In one way, his strategy has worked - at least with Republicans.
Many have a lot in common with the Republicans they will succeed.
But as has been the case with Republicans, he declined to be specific.
The vote was 70 to 29, with 16 Republicans voting no.
Its support is even greater this year, with 54 Republicans on record in favor.
He didn't connect all that well with the Republicans inside, either.