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Some people are STILL blaming Republicans for the government shutdown.
HOLD UP.
Republicans only control the House. Democrats control the Senate and White House.
Here's What Actually Happened...
The House passed 3 bills called continuing resolutions (CR) to fund the government.
But the Senate was like...
First attempt: the House passed a CR that contained a provision to defund ObamaCare.
But the Senate Democrats weren't having it.
House: Okay, then, let's compromise. How about a CR that contains a provision to delay ObamaCare for one year?
Senate: NO.
House: Okay, then, we will bend even more. How about a CR that contains a provision to just delay the individual mandate (the requirement that everyone must purchase health insurance) for one year?
Totally reasonable. Obama *did* delay the employer mandate (the requirement that businesses must purchase health insurance) for one year. Why not individuals too?
Senate: NO.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "We are not going to negotiate on this."
Um, which party is the party of no?
People who blame Republicans for the government shutdown are denying reality.
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