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Originally Posted by dreamer__13
I know some of you think that it’s only some democrats being vocal about a shut down but these are significant democrats saying it. They’ll likely influence the rest to do the same.
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Exactly. If the Senate and House minority leaders are promising this and the unofficial leaders of the Democratic party i.e Kamala Harris (2020 presidential frontrunner), Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren are promising not to vote, they will all follow suit.
The thing is they want the optics to remain in their favor. They also don't want Republicans to get ready and pass a short term funding if it looks like Democrats will play hardball.
Republicans are occupied with tax reform because they need to pass it to appease the Koch brothers and they need the money for the upcoming reelections.