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Originally Posted by MvdB
Why would the Democrats want a shutdown? Wasn't it really bad publicity for the Republicans when they blocked it last time around?
The GOP has a majority, any shutdown would be their own fault. Also, Pres. could submit, in theory, a budget for them to pass (though Trump and his team would literally be incapable of this, just logistically). Pelosi may play ball, but not without Ironclad concessions, and Ryan likely not as flexible as Boehner.
Sure, Trump and Fox will blame the Dems, but Trump/Ryan will own the disaster.