No one wins in a government shutdown, so why is it always on the table? A roundup of editorials Wednesday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the left:

1. Commentary: A government shutdown would be a loser for Democrats
From CBS: If the government shuts down, it will be the Democrats who lose.

2. It's on Republicans to stop a shutdown
From Sen. Bernie Sanders: Can Republicans really think a government shutdown would be good for them politically?


3. A January government shutdown will be all about Trump's wall
From Forbes: Funding the wall has become an emotional issue that could shut the government down for weeks.

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