Subject: Re: Brace for Impact...
However, once the fight is on you have to be the winner.

Another way of characterizing this statement is:

Once the hole is dug, you have to dig it deeper.

Thankfully, he’s paused his digging for the moment. Probably because Democrats and Republicans were beginning to talk with one another about stopping him.

Another way of characterizing this particular strategy:

When you’re getting run out of town, get to the front and make it look like a parade.