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Podcast: Townhall Review | Commentaries
Episode: Ed Morrissey: Schumer Shutdown
Description: Senate Democrats keeping the government shut down are playing checkers—and forcing Senate Republicans to play chess. This week, Chuck Schumer followed up “No Kings” weekend by claiming that voters blame the GOP for the shutdown. Democrats leaked internal polling to that effect, except that the data actually showed a virtual tie on the question. And in the end, it’s not even the correct question. Schumer initiated the shutdown to appease his radical fringe, who want total obstruction rather than reasoned governance. Most voters, however, want normal operation of both Congress and government. Regardless of what...