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Shutdowns don’t work, but Republicans seem determined to force one anyway

7 mins | Sep 25, 2023
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces internal strife among House Republicans as they resist his efforts to pass a short-term spending bill, potentially leading to another government shutdown. Joshua Green reflects on why this situation could give President Biden and Democrats a political advantage by emphasizing Republican chaos and dysfunction, potentially affecting the 2024 election. Read by Michael Satow.

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