Joe fact-checks JD Vance’s about-face on government shutdowns

Government Shutdowns & Political Blame - Policy disagreements should not be used as leverage to halt government functions or troop payments [1] - Shutting down the government over tax provisions disrupts essential services [2] - Republicans are often blamed for government shutdowns, especially with control of the White House, Senate, and House [5][6][7] - Public perception is that Republicans, when in charge, are unable to effectively run the government [7] Political Strategy & Leverage - The idea of using government shutdown fights to extract concessions for the American people was discussed [3] - Past government shutdowns have benefited political figures like Bill Clinton, who was re-elected after one [5] Public Perception & Impact - The public may not pay close attention to government shutdowns [4] - Middle America's perception is affected when the government shuts down under Republican control [6]