In the Shutdown Showdown, Democrats Once Again Stumble at the Finish Line

In the shutdown showdown, Democrats once again stumble at the finish line

Voters across party lines want Democrats to stand tall. Democratic leaders need to learn how to take that deafening “yes” for an answer.

Kaine stands fast on shutdown deal, but some Democrats 'furious'

There might be an obvious reason why Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner differed on a proposed deal to end the government shutdown. Unlike Kaine, Warner is up for reelection next year.

Why Did Five More Democrats Defy Their Party On Shutdown Deal?

After 14 failed votes on a spending bill to reopen the government, five additional Democratic senators finally broke with their party for a variety of reasons on Sunday night advancing legislation to end the 41-day standoff. The newly dissenting Democrats — Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, and […]