The left thinks a government shutdown is coming and it is on the Republicans to stop it
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.
With so much on the agenda for the coming weeks, House Democrats are continuing to stand strong against a government shutdown. We will not let Republicans’ attempts to enrich their wealthy friends or build a pointless border wall derail us from working for the American people.
— House Democrats (@HouseDemocrats) January 7, 2018
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?
A "mess" with a major twist: Here's the latest on the government shutdown and DACA state of play https://t.co/MRH20Nd2Ql pic.twitter.com/h3IfB80N1d
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 10, 2018
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.
