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While that describe the reason why the Republicans might continue the shutdown, what are the reasons for the Democrats? I would guess that by blocking the wall

by belorn 8y ago

While that describe the reason why the Republicans might continue the shutdown, what are the reasons for the Democrats? I would guess that by blocking the wall they get favor with their voter blocks, and by getting the government to shutdown they hope that the republican voter block will revolt?

zimpenfish 8y ago
> what are the reasons for the Democrats? They already offered wall funding in exchange for DACA[1]. I daresay they're less inclined to play ball now; even before you consider the more progressive lean it now has after the midterms. [1] https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/19/border-wall-democrats-respond-470687 https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/19/border-wall-democr...
pmorici 8y ago
Their view seems to be that that based on the things the president has said and done[0] the public will ultimately lay the blame / credit for the shutdown at his feet and that will hurt him politically. From a strategic view a shutdown is bad for the economy and nothing hurts a president's chance of re-election like a down economy. [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkL3fheL2MY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkL3fheL2MY