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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNew clean CR being considered in Senate
on Thursday, January 24th.
The proposed CR would reopen government, at least until February 6th.
Even if the clean CRs pass, its for just 2 weeks.
Not sure if such a short CR is a good idea.
The public perspective is that Trump and republicans own this shutdown. We may or may not be as lucky if another one starts on February 7th.
We all know that the clean CR is going to pass. We all know that trump will either sign it or it will be a veto proof majority.
The only concern now is, when he still doesnt have money for his wall on February 7th and government shuts down again, trump isnt going to say its his fault again so who will get the blame for a second shutdown? Its a hell of a gamble.
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Then it is a great idea!
angrychair
(8,593 posts)But its incredibly unlikely that a deal will be reached by feb 6th. This puts them right back to working without pay again. To me it becomes a toss up on who people might blame a second time. You and I know its still trump but are people that smart? I have my doubts.
manor321
(3,344 posts)LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)In this scenario, federal workers will receive pay, and Trump will own the following shutdown. It's a win/win.
itsrobert
(14,157 posts)This smells.
Liberal In Texas
(13,453 posts)global1
(25,168 posts)diva77
(7,604 posts)Liberal In Texas
(13,453 posts)Short term non-solution.
diva77
(7,604 posts)WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)Continuing a shutdown. Pelosi should put forward articles of impeachment within the next two weeks.
Progressive Law
(617 posts)Maru Kitteh
(28,303 posts)passing one CR will facilitate longer-lasting measures going forward.
DeminPennswoods
(15,246 posts)Trump will possibly get his TV face time.