Summary
Senate Democrats are discussing their strategy for ending the government shutdown, considering election wins earlier in the week. While some Democrats want to push for a stronger stance, others are hesitant to move quickly without solid agreements. A caucus-wide meeting on Thursday might help decide their next steps.
Key Facts
- Senate Democrats are pausing before making decisions to reopen the government after recent election wins.
- Some Democrats want to continue holding out for better terms in negotiations.
- A caucus-wide meeting on Thursday might influence Democrats' strategy on the shutdown.
- At least nine Senate Democrats are urging colleagues to prolong the shutdown negotiation.
- House Democrats warn against compromising too quickly on the shutdown.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasized the importance of getting significant results instead of a quick deal.
- There is a divide in the Democratic Party on how to handle the shutdown negotiations.
- Republicans' initial goal to end the shutdown by Friday has been delayed to the following week.
