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Glenn Grothman: “We believe the problem is just in the leading Senate…”

Featuring: Glenn Grothman, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 6

Community Comment - 10-13-25 - Washington Co. Exec. Josh Schoeman and Rep. Glenn Grothman

Published October 14, 2025 | Video Starts at 31:58

Well, let's. Let's not keep the government open while we negotiate. That is the norm. All the senators know it's the norm. We believe the problem is just in the leading Senate Democrat who is worried about a primary, worried about a more radical Democrat. saying, we don't want anybody negotiating with President Trump. And that's ridiculous. He's our president. We kept the government open. (31:58–32:07)

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Asserts that the leading Senate Democrat is concerned about a primary challenge from a more radical Democrat.

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“We are, again, so broke.”
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“Any congressman who at this time is wanting new programs or expanding old programs is just being totally irresponsible.”
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