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Another One

Who’s going to tell Senator McConnell another GOP Senator is calling for an end to the Trump shutdown? Add Senator Lisa Murkowski to the growing list of Senate Republicans who want to reopen government. She is absolutely right — we can reopen government while we negotiate border security — that’s exactly what House Democrats are urging Senator McConnell to do. 

A Total Loser

President Trump calls this shutdown a “total winner,” but The Hill highlights how it’s quite the opposite according to the latest The Hill-HarrisX poll. Key excerpts:
 

WH Whipping Against Reopening Government

In the “shocking to no one” category (except GOP leaders, apparently), Politico details today that Republicans are having a tough time convincing their Members that they should vote against taxpayers getting their refunds, ensuring families receive nutrition assistance, preventing families from being evicted, and allowing Americans to enjoy their national parks. Key excerpts from Politico:
 

Let's just clear this one up

In case there was *ANY* question as to who wants to reopen the government and who wants to hold the government hostage, look no further: Republicans, including Vice President Mike Pence, are actively whipping against legislation to reopen the government.

GOP Quote of the Weekend

We know it’s only Saturday afternoon, but we are ready to declare the GOP quote of the weekend. This time — from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. And we couldn’t agree more. 
 

Question for Senator McConnell

Statement coming soon from Mr. Hoyer… in the meantime, who is going to ask Senator McConnell when he leaves today’s meeting whether he is going to take up the bills we passed last night and reopen government or if he is going to keep federal workers furloughed/working without pay while Vice President Pence and senior Trump Administration officials get $10,000 raises?

Morning Roundup "Ball in Mitch McConnell's Court" Edition

House Democrats passed Senate Republican legislation last night to reopen government – and it’s on Senator McConnell to take it up and pass it now. A look at the headlines shows the pressure is on the Senate GOP to take action now – which really shouldn’t be hard because they’ve passed these bills before!