On the Sunday morning shows yesterday, the Democrats tried once again unconvincingly to say that they are not to be blamed for the shutdown. But the reason that The government remains shut down [because of the Democrats]. is becoming crystal clear to Americans. It's because Senate Democrats have chosen to pander to their radical base instead of doing their job for the American people. (07:01–07:03)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Democrats are responsible for the government shutdown.
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