The Real Reason the Shutdown Deadline Was Postponed

Stan Collender: “Bush’s death and the events that have been scheduled this week to commemorate his life almost certainly will be a cover story rather than the actual reason this Friday’s shutdown showdown may be delayed.”

“The real reason will be that neither the White House nor Senate Republicans have the votes they need. If they did, the debate and vote would have taken place this week ‘in President George H.W. Bush’s memory and honor.'”

“This is one of the most basic truisms of legislating in Washington: You stop talking and take the vote as soon as possible when you’ve got enough to win. When you don’t, you figure out a way to delay.”

Politico: Trump said he would back a two-week delay of a government shutdown.