My theory is Thune told him, "I have the votes to exempt continuing resolutions from the filibuster. But I'm going to let the government shut down because the Dems wouldn't allow an up-or-down vote, then come back next week and the Republicans will fix it by themselves."
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My theory is Thune told him, "I have the votes to exempt continuing resolutions from the filibuster. But I'm going to let the government shut down because the Dems wouldn't allow an up-or-down vote, then come back next week and the Republicans will fix it by themselves."