Op-Ed: Rep. Mike Ezell: Why the Democrats own this government shutdown

Op-Ed: Rep. Mike Ezell: Why the Democrats own this government shutdown

The federal government has officially shut down — and the blame lies squarely with Senate and House Democrats.Here’s why.While Americans are working hard to support their families, rebuild after natural disasters, and simply stay afloat, Washington, D.C. Democrats have once again chosen partisan games over responsible governance. Rather than joining with Republicans in passing a clean, short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government…

Joe Gruters: Democrats Own the Shutdown Fight

Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican National Committee, joined Chicago’s Morning Answer with Dan Proft to discuss the looming government shutdown and the political stakes behind it. Gruters argued that Democrats are responsible for the impasse, pointing to their initial $1.5 trillion proposal that included funding for healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants. He said Republicans have voted to keep the government open while continuing nego…