Did the left lose as much as it seems with the shutdown?
What happened with the Democrats during the shutdown? A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the issue.
Opinions from the left:
1. Democrats just got rolled. They can blame Obama.
From The Washington Post: Obama could have passed immigration reform and he chose not to.
Cryin’ Chuck Schumer fully understands, especially after his humiliating defeat, that if there is no Wall, there is no DACA. We must have safety and security, together with a strong Military, for our great people!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2018
2. Democrats didn't cave, They still have their shutdown leverage
From columnist Ezra Klein: Democrats didn’t lose as much in the government shutdown as some people think.
Democrats say they have leverage after the shutdown fight. Here are their options https://t.co/3HVop94u6L
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 24, 2018
3. Shutdown Lessons: GOP shameless, Dems brainless
From The Boston Globe: The shutdown was a no-win for Democrats who lost their leverage while alienating their base.
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