Democrats: Be a fox, not a possum, on the budget

As tempting as it is for Democrats to simply play dead given the lawlessness we are seeing, that is not how we are built. But if we make a shrewd offer based on shared principles and articulate the offer clearly and early, we will leave no doubt that we stand on the side of the American people. If that is not good enough for Trump and congressional Republicans, then they are welcome to own the shutdown.

Jim Kessler

Executive Vice President for Policy

@ThirdWayKessler

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