McConnell: Government shutdown before election ‘politically beyond stupid’

A vote on a stopgap funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown is expected to fail in Congress, a consequence that does not sit well with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin explains why House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing criticism from his own party over his resolutions.

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[Rumbepit]

This is what happens when a cult takes over a political party.

[ERAforALL]

I seem to remember a nasty Christmas government shutdown during the Trump administration, on McConnell’s watch. I also remember McConnell refusing to vote to impeach, TWICE. I have quite a lot to say about Mitch, none of it admissible on YouTube.

[TheGiggleMasterP]

The fact that we're talking about it is foolish. It shouldnt come down to the wire like this every time.

[canadiangirl]

These are the people that the people elected…. Think before casting your vote, it counts!

[ShadowSong]

Oh you know the world has gone mad when Mitch McConnell is the sane one.

[chriskelly]

McConnell "Republicans shouldn't shut down the Government because we'd get blamed." Duh.

[marryellenmonahan]

Why don't they all take a pay cut.

[spidalack]

"certainly we'd get the blame"
Not we'd be responsible, but we'd be blamed. This right here tells you everything you need to know about McConnell. No accountability at all.

[FieldBlaser]

Once again. The do nothing Republican Party. 🤬

[skidoo]

Kentucky voters putting MM back in office was politically stupid.

[ast-og-losta]

Let the people decide, Mitch said. If he did his job, the US would have been in far better position.

[BestplacestocampinAmeric-hmfg]

That's cool, the House GOP has beyond stupid covered.

[maryanneslater]

Mitch, Mitch, Mitch. You had ample opportunity to get rid of the stupid over the past 16 years. But you nurtured it and now you will take the blame.

[tonypazos]

doc their pay each day they are not at work both houses

[bkbland]

It's THEIR fault. Of course we'll blame them.

[barbarabreitung]

there should never be a government shut down. they should work full time like the rest of us

[CatherineJenkins-nmyr]

Why don’t they check his mental health? He is 82 for heavens sake!

[hooplawithbilliesue]

I wonder how many seniors like me will feel when they don't get their October Social Security check right before the election?

[IbMomba]

When was the last time these folks ever did part of their job which is come up with a budget. It’s pathetic.

[dianaharshey]

Heres a guy who needs to be thrown out of the Senate! Period!!!!👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎