Sen. Steve Daines: There's no reason we should be in a shutdown

Government Shutdown & Political Landscape - The government shutdown will end when five Democrats join Republicans to pass a temporary extension [2] - Chuck Schumer is perceived to be yielding to the far-left of his party, potentially to save his leadership, leading to the shutdown [7][8] - A New York Times poll indicates that most Americans, including split Democrats, view the shutdown negatively [7][8] - Legislation has been proposed to prevent future government shutdowns, aiming to avoid using the government as a hostage in policy disputes [8][9] - Ending the shutdown requires a few more Democrats to break ranks, similar to a turning tide [10][18] Fiscal & Policy Issues - Extending Obamacare subsidies, with a $350 billion price tag, is considered rife with fraud, waste, and abuse, and is opposed [13] - Healthcare cost increases are attributed to inflation and expensive new drugs, not primarily the loss of subsidies [14] - Reductions in force (RIF) in the federal government are viewed as potentially positive if done thoughtfully to downsize the bureaucracy [15][16] - The short-term funding resolution extends to November 21st [3][10]