In the real world, it was an absurd idea. After 16 days, I along with 86 other House Republicans voted to reopen the government. That may sound doable on certain cable “news” shows, but it isn’t if you’re governing in the real world. The political impact will also be temporary. Is there a renewed commitment to governing within the constraints of the real world and the need for bipartisan agreement?

Source: Washington Post January 20, 2018 18:22 UTC