But I really believe. And if this were a Republican issue, you know me well enough to know that I would tell you that. You know, but This issue, in my opinion, lies right on the backs of the Democrats. You know, it's a way for them to have a cause, a cause to run on in the midterm reelections. (02:09–02:14)
CLAIM
Asserts that the responsibility for the shutdown is with the Democratic Party.
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