Cruz: Democrats Prolong Shutdown to Rally 'Radicals' Ahead of Election Day
Sen. Ted Cruz accused Democrats of prolonging a government shutdown to rally 'radicals' ahead of Election Day, predicting the standoff could end by week's end. The shutdown, now tied for record duration, is seen as a political advantage for Democrats just over a month before the election.
Sen. Ted Cruz accused Democrats of prolonging a government shutdown to rally 'radicals' ahead of Election Day, predicting the standoff could be over by weeks' end as it is now tied for its longest duration in history. Cruz made the comments during an interview on Fox News. The shutdown began on December 22, and while no resolution has been reached, Democrats have maintained that they will not negotiate with Republicans until after a scheduled recess next week. Cruz's prediction comes amid growing speculation about when lawmakers might break through to reach a deal.
