Democrats Have Advantage as Congress Reconvenes

Playbook: “Republicans were able to get through December relatively unscathed. They kept the government funded without giving up much of anything. But as D.C. barrels toward Jan. 19 — when government funding runs out — Democrats have a strong hand to play. Fixing DACA and stabilizing Obamacare are issues that unite Democrats and divide Republicans.”

“There will be an effort by Republicans to take care of some of these issues on their own terms early this month to avoid getting jammed up against the January deadline.”

“A few Republicans have been telling us that it will be incumbent upon President Trump to get GOP lawmakers comfortable with an immigration deal — something that nearly toppled Republican leaders in past years.”

Axios: The congressional to do list.