And now that it suits their political purposes, they think to keep the government closed. Now they support shutdowns. I suspect they're political tactics. Calculations are flawed because, after all, 65% of voters think Democrats should reopen the government instead of holding out for their partisan demands. But I guess, Mr. President, Democrats are more worried about getting the approval of their far left base than about getting the approval of everyday Americans. (04:02–04:09)
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Asserts that 65% of voters believe Democrats should reopen the government rather than hold out for partisan demands.
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