Republicans would need seven Democrats to vote for their funding bill in order to avoid a government shutdown. You're one. Have you spoken to any of your Democratic colleagues? Would they vote with you? … I led the charge against shutting the government down back in March. … understand that our base wants these kinds of things, but I'll be an honest Democrat that says, hey, I think that's not it. I don't agree with the vast majority of the things that have happened. (02:25–02:32)
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Asserts leadership in opposing a government shutdown in March.
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