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John Hoeven: “I do think there are some practical Democrats and I'm…”

Featuring: John Hoeven, Republican | U.S. Senate North Dakota

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10.25.25 Sen. Hoeven on Newsmax Saturday Agenda

Published | Video Starts at 06:39

I mean, he is obviously beholden to the left wing of his base. He wants the shutdown. You know, he's the one that's created it. But I do think there are some practical Democrats and I'm talking to them, and I think that they are starting to see, and I hope this week, I really do think maybe this week they're going to see all these impacts, including not funding WIC. So you're talking, you know, food for low income women and children. You're talking about the food stamp program that's happening now. (06:39–06:53)

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