Democrats have 47. Bottom line, as has been the case for decades, the two parties must negotiate, negotiate to reach an agreement, but in an unprecedented manner. Republicans have refused to sit down and work out a bipartisan solution. In their view, it is their way or the highway, and take it or leave it. And that's why the government has shut down. But this shutdown is far more important than just Senate process. (00:45–00:50)
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Asserts that Republicans have not engaged in bipartisan negotiations.
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