Senator John Thune Criticizes Senate Democrats' 'Temper Tantrum' Amid Government Shutdown

Government Shutdown Stalemate

• 🏛️ The government shutdown has entered its third day due to Democrats' refusal to budge from partisan demands.
• 🗓️ Republicans propose a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government through November 21st, allowing time for appropriations bills.

Democratic Spending Demands

• 💰 Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion in partisan spending, which Republicans deem a "far-left wish list."
• 💸 This demand is more than the entire defense budget for just a four-week funding extension.

Path to Reopening

• ✅ Ending the shutdown requires a single roll call vote on the House-passed clean continuing resolution.
• 🤝 Once the government is open, discussions on Democratic issues can commence, but not while the government is held "hostage."

Criticism of Democratic Tactics

• 🗣️ Senator Thune quotes Senator Warren on "hostage tactics" as a last resort for those who cannot win through other means.
• 🤯 The Democrat leader is quoted calling shutdowns a "politics of idiocy, of confrontation, of paralysis."
• 🎭 Thune urges Democrats to end their "temper tantrum" and heed their own words to resolve the shutdown.

Responsibility for Shutdown Duration

• ⏳ Republicans are ready to reopen the government; the duration of the shutdown depends entirely on the Democrats' choice.
• 🇺🇸 Republicans remain united in their readiness to reopen the government and resume the American people's business.