"I spoke to several contractors and federal workers,"
"Like me, they don't want a shutdown, but they also don't want us to capitulate and pretend like things are normal."
"When you don't take a stand when bullied ... they're going to keep doing it to you. So this is also tactical,"
"Obviously the base of the party wants to see that we're not going along,"
President Trump scheduled then canceled a meeting with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after pressure from Republican leaders. Senate Majority Leader John Thune needs at least seven Senate Democrats to pass a House-passed stopgap funding measure or the government will shut down at midnight on Sept. 30. Progressive and moderate Democrats report unity in openness to allowing a shutdown if Trump refuses to negotiate. Suburban and swing-district Democrats express concern for federal workers but emphasize resisting capitulation. House Democrats will hold a virtual caucus meeting to discuss the funding deadline and strategy.
Read at Axios
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