Why is it that the Republicans — whether they’re the majority party or the minority party — threaten to shut down the government every time they don’t get their own way? Like a toddler who is denied ice cream on demand throws a tantrum?

I know of no time when the Democrats did this (perhaps someone could give me an example). I suspect it’s because Democrats care more about serving the American people, and they recognize that shutdowns hurt.

You’d think the GOP would have learned by now. Americans held them responsible for the last two government shutdowns, and it didn’t help their popularity.

    Victoria Lamb Hatch

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    Pacific Coaster transplanted to North Carolina

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