Shutdown narrative could be avoided if Republicans ‘gritted their teeth’: Guy Benson

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Democrats’ “internal politics” are to blame for the partial government shutdown, arguing that Democrats have a desire to “posture” opposition to President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We had the record-breaking government shutdown last year and now another new government shutdown thanks to Democrats this year because […]

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Shutdown narrative could be avoided if Republicans ‘gritted their teeth’: Guy Benson
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Shutdown narrative could be avoided if Republicans ‘gritted their teeth’: Guy Benson

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Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Democrats’ “internal politics” are to blame for the partial government shutdown, arguing that Democrats have a desire to “posture” opposition to President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We had the record-breaking government shutdown last year and now another new government shutdown thanks to Democrats this year because […]