Blog 3.3: Quick Shut Down

1. What action (or lack of action) caused the government shut down?

Congress wasn't able to pass a new government funding law before the old one expired.

2. In a shutdown, which government functions continue? Which ones stop?

Continue: military and law enforcement, social security, air traffic controllers

Stop: "nonessential" federal nonmilitary employees

3. How were Democrats able to force Republicans to address the DACA issue?

Democrat votes are needed to fund the government. 

4. Why were some Democrats eager to end the shut down so quickly?

They worry that keeping the govt shut down on behalf of unauthorized immigrants is a political loser. Also, their extremist actions reflect badly on them and will affect their mid-year elections negatively.

5. In the funding agreement, what changes were made to Children's Health Insurance Program?

Its funding will be safe for the next 6 years. 

6. What promises did Democrats get from the Senate Majority Leader?

He promised to vote on a bill to address their status on DACA.

7. Why was this shutdown seen as a "loss" for Democrats?

Democrats' supporters, especially immigrant activists, are beginning to trust Democrats less. They are more skeptical that Democrats will do the right thing.

8. Why was this shutdown seen as a "win" for President Trump?

He got the government to reopen without giving up anything. 

9.  What % of Democrats blame President Trump for the shut down?

62%

10. What % of Republicans blame Democrats for the shut down?

85%