If Trump doesn’t deal on DACA, some Democrats threaten a government shutdown

The Washington Compost ^ | October 9, 2017 | Ed O'Keefe and David Nakamura

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Some House Democrats are raising the specter of withholding support for must-pass spending legislation later this year in response to President Trump’s hard-line immigration proposals — meaning the fate of roughly 690,000 younger undocumented immigrants could become a major factor in negotiations to keep the government open after December.

Democrats on Monday dismissed Trump’s calls to construct a wall along the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border, crack down on “sanctuary cities” and seek ways to curb Central American migrants from illegally crossing into the country. But conservative Republicans insisted that such issues must be addressed before Congress considers offering legal status to immigrants brought to the country illegally as children, a group known as “dreamers.”

The prospective standoff is the latest hurdle in the years-long struggle on Capitol Hill to reach an accord on reforming the nation’s immigration policy. The administration’s lengthy list of demands dampened growing optimism among lawmakers from both parties that they could strike a deal to protect recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the Obama-era work program for “dreamers” that Trump announced last month he would terminate.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Don't throw us in that briar patch!

[Steely Tom]

If Trump doesn’t deal on DACA, some Democrats threaten a government shutdown

This was an incredibly dangerous, irresponsible, cruel thing to do when the Republicans issued the threat.

[rdcbn]

Don’t see how the Democrats could force a government shutdown, but I hope they can.

I would love to see them give Trump an excuse to downsize Washington.

[cba123]

Build the wall, Trump.

Now.

You are right, to insist this is a package. Do them together.

[KC_Lion]

Please don't bring the issue to the forefront that you are unabashedly putting the needs of illegal foreigners before the needs of the citizens of the Republic!

Anything but that!

[txnativegop]

Oh! No! No a Gov’t shutdown! How will we ever survive? /SARCASM

[Pearls Before Swine]

Dems plus McCain, Collins, and a spiteful Corker would have a majority.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I'm a tax-paying, 2-job working, 5th generation U.S. citizen. Where's my deal?

When will my taxes get cut and the market will provide with better healthcare options?

Why in the Hell are we even entertaining a discussion about a "deal" to grown adults who's illegal alien parents brought them here?

[Williams]

Its all blackmail, surrender America or else.

[Angels27]

Let the Democrats shut down the government. Then Trump can go out and talk about all the children and old ladies the Democrats are starving and denying medical care to.

[marktwain]

Trump offered a deal. They Democrats want to mandate the terms.

No. Push too hard, you get less.

[Lurkinanloomin]

Shut down the US government for illegal aliens?

Go ahead.

[vladimir998]

Oh, I hope they do it. I SOOOOOOO HOPE THEY DO IT!

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Don’t see how the Democrats could force a government shutdown, but I hope they can. I would love to see them give Trump an excuse to downsize Washington.

Yes, only this time, really shut it down, keeping only military and border security...VA.

Using a EO, decertify the unions and fire all "nonessential personnel"....Then, sell the buildings.

[Angels27]

“Dems plus McCain, Collins, and a spiteful Corker would have a majority.”

Don forget about Murkowski too. Lindsey Graham and Jeff Flake are sure to along with their butt daddy McCain too.

[rbg81]

Sounds like a Keith Ellison special.

[zerosix]

Great News!

Can’t you just imagine the savings?

Bring it on lefties!

[beethovenfan]

OK, let ‘em.

[Navy Patriot]

If Trump doesn’t deal on DACA, some Democrats threaten a government shutdown

Yes, Please!

[Reno89519]

A win-win.