Senator Mullin Confident Government Shutdown Will End This Week, Blames Democrats for Hostage-Taking

Government Shutdown Blame Game

• ⚠️ Senator Mullin asserts that Democrats, particularly Leader Schumer, have used the government shutdown as a leverage point for political gain, holding the American people hostage.
• 💡 He claims Democrats deliberately prolonged the shutdown to avoid discouraging their base from voting in recent elections, citing assurances given to senators like Dick Durbin.
• 🎯 Mullin expresses confidence that the shutdown will end this week, stating that enough Democrats are willing to vote to reopen the government.

Proposed Continuing Resolution (CR) Strategy

• 🗓️ The discussion around a Continuing Resolution (CR) is ongoing, with potential to attach appropriation bills, especially for defense.
• 📌 Mullin suggests that setting a date certain for appropriations could incentivize work, but acknowledges the need to potentially move the date to January if votes are insufficient.
• 🤝 He emphasizes the importance of working with counterparts in both chambers to support the appropriation process, even if it means addressing concerns about delays.

Confidence in Resolution

• ✅ Mullin reiterates his strong confidence that the Senate will vote on changes to the CR this week, likely by Thursday, despite potential Democratic spin.
• 🗣️ He anticipates the House will be notified of these changes and recalled with adequate notice to vote.
• ❓ Mullin deflects a question regarding Senate Republicans' confidence in Kevin McCarthy's handling of the Tucker Carlson situation, stating he is not the right person to ask.