White House threatens permanent firings and targets Dem states in shutdown fight

Government Shutdown & Political Stance - The Republican party argues the onus of the government shutdown is on Democrats, advocating for the passage of the House-passed continuing resolution [2][3] - Senate Democrats consider the Republican stop-gap bill a non-starter, though bipartisan conversations are underway to find a resolution [4] - The White House welcomes shutdowns as an effective approach to cut down government, with potential firings and project cuts being considered [9][11][12] - Republicans are concerned that aggressive executive power and rapid cuts by Russ Vote could squander their perceived advantage [20][21] - Most Republicans support President Trump and Russ Vote's actions, believing the executive branch has wide discretion during a shutdown [23][25][26] Public Opinion & Healthcare - A Washington Post poll indicates 47% of respondents blame Trump and Republicans in Congress for the shutdown, while 30% blame Democrats [7] - 71% of the country wants to extend healthcare subsidies, while 29% want them to end as scheduled [8] - Democrats are hoping to focus on healthcare subsidies to gain an advantage in upcoming elections, similar to the 2018 midterm elections [16][28] Potential Impacts & Future Outlook - The government shutdown could extend into the following week, with the Senate unlikely to remain in recess over the weekend [7] - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is empowering the OM director to determine which federal workers are essential during the shutdown, potentially leading to firings [14] - The shutdown is seen as an opportunity by some to reshape the American government and implement long-term cuts [29][30]