Originally Posted by Copper

Although I agree we need a shutdown in order to get a deal done. It’s just not going to happen. The House is not going to come into play. Ryan has the votes to pass short term spending bill even without any Democratic votes and the Freedom Caucus has been on board with it the last 2 times. Our only hope is the Senate. But Chuck is not willing to risk it and neither are the 20+ Democratic senators up for re-election in 2018.