Repubs are plotting how to blame a government shutdown on the Democrats?

[kentuck]

They anticipate that all Democrats will stand firm on DACA.

They may try to have just enough Repubs vote against the budget bill so that it will fail by one single vote. One vote! They would try to win the PR battle by saying that if they had only gotten one Democrat to vote for the budget, the government would not shut down. Further they might argue that it is proof that Democrats do not want to work in a "bi-partisan" way.

That might be enough for their supporters but it would be pure politics. The fact that the Republicans have the majority in the House and Senate should be enough to dissuade them from any political shenanigans but it is doubtful. They like to play games. If they attempt such a scheme, it must be pointed out that they obviously do not have control over their caucus. If they cannot get even one vote to change to keep the government open, then they are as incompetent as their President.

[ProudLib72]

1. YES!

Shitler will tweet several asinine tweets blaming Dems. A dozen rethug congress people will go on MSM to blame Dems. And all their noise will drown out anything we have to say about it.

[Iliyah]

2. Have the Republican party recently ever taken blame for anything?

Heck no. That's that MO.

[mitch96]

5. Agreed, their idea of negotiation

is getting their way and nothing for the opposition.. If you don't agree to their terms you are to blame..not them.. .uggh

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[awesomerwb1]

3. repubs are shameless

If the government is shut down, watch them frame this as Dems putting "foreigners" ahead of "muhricans" interests.

I have no idea what the public opinion would be on this. Could be tricky for the Dems.

[Wellstone ruled]

4. It started with the so called DACA

on sided set up in the White House. Bloomberg ran a bit about we should plan on a Shut Down,and they are concerned as to what it will do to the Stock Market. Not going to be pretty. Seems the so called Media is into this big time. Suspect we will see tons of Propaganda after nine pm tonight.

[rogue emissary]

6. Let them.

The last three major shutdowns during Obama and Clinton's tenure were started by Republicans and didn't hurt them. Hell, They picked up more seats after the Oct 2013 shutdown under Obama.

[beachbum bob]

7. conservative tricks really don't fool democrats or independents...democrats better shutdown the govt

if keeping it opens means submitting to blackmail.

fuck trump, time to make america, america again

[Volaris]

8. 'They didnt vote for our budget.'

'That's because you wrote one that doesnt include basic Math. Just like your Tax 'cut'.'