DEBATE: Should Democrats Shut Down The Government?

Washington is staring down another government shutdown. Republicans control Congress and the White House, but they still need Democratic votes to keep the lights on—and Democrats say no deal unless Trump negotiates. Is forcing a shutdown a smart fight or a political disaster waiting to happen? Georgetown's Matt Glassman argues Democrats should avoid it at all costs, while Faiz Shakir, former Bernie Sanders campaign manager and now head of More Perfect Union, says Democrats have no choice but to stand their ground.

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