Blog Post 3.3

1. What action (or lack of action) caused the government shut down?
1. The Senate failing to ratify the house's short term spending bill.
2. In a shutdown, which government functions continue? Which ones stop?
2. The military, Social Security, and and Air Traffic continues to operate. Nonessentiel federal government activities are suspended. 
3. How were Democrats able to force Republicans to address the DACA issue?
3. By not passing a spending bill, the Senate Democrats were able to demand the Republicans address DACA.
4. Why were some Democrats eager to end the shut down so quickly?
4. They could be blamed for the shutdown and had been promised a bill on DACA.
5. In the funding agreement, what changes were made to Children's Health Insurance Program?
5. They were provided funding for the next 6 years.
6. What promises did Democrats get from the Senate Majority Leader?
6. They were promised a bill addressing the issue
7. Why was this shutdown seen as a "loss" for Democrats?
7. It was the democrats who caved, not the republicans. 
8. Why was this shutdown seen as a "win" for President Trump?
8. He was able to overcome a shutdown all the while escalating his rhetoric and blaming the democrats for the shutdown.
9.  What % of Democrats blame President Trump for the shut down?
9. 63%
10. What % of Republicans blame Democrats for the shut down?
10. 85%

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