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The Republicans' Plan to Win the Shutdown

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Congressman Mike Lawler calls it the 'Schumer shutdown' and accuses Democrats of holding the American people hostage.
CNN Political Director David Chalian interviews Republican Congressman Mike Lawler about the ongoing government shutdown, with Lawler blaming Democrats like Chuck Schumer for the crisis and discussing healthcare subsidies, immigration, and his reelection strategy in a competitive New York district.

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A shutdown story about blame, health care, and House control.

The shutdown frames the episode, but the larger story is the political leverage around blame, reopening the government, and House control. David Chalian presses Rep.

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For a shutdown politics listen that keeps the focus on strategy, not slogans.

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