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How Washington Avoided A Shutdown

FiveThirtyEight Politics

CHAPTER

Political Consequences and Motivations

This chapter explores Speaker Kevin McCarthy's surprising decision to avoid a government shutdown, analyzing the political consequences and motivations behind his choice. It also delves into the divisions within the Republican Party and discusses the potential impact of the shutdown fight on polling numbers for Biden and Trump.

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