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Angus King: “The shutdown wasn't accomplishing [the goals of standing up…”

Featuring: Angus King, Independent | U.S. Senate Maine

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Now we have a strategy: Senator defends his vote to end the shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 00:38

There were two goals, both of which I support. One was standing up to Donald Trump. Trump. The other was getting some resolution on the ACA premium tax credit issue. The problem was The shutdown wasn't accomplishing [the goals of standing up to Donald Trump or resolving the ACA premium tax credit issue]. either goals. And there was practically, well, there was zero likelihood that it was going to. In terms of standing up to Donald Trump. The shutdown actually gave him more power. (00:38–00:41)

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Asserts that the government shutdown was ineffective in achieving its intended goals.

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