“Some Republicans, like New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, often point out that Republicans don’t have 67 votes to overcome Obama’s veto so the party shouldn’t commit to fighting for something that will lead to a shutdown.”
Put it on Obama’s desk and make him veto it. Every time he threatens a veto, make him do it. Cruz is 100% right about preemeptive surrender.
Indeed—Tie the DIMS to everything the majority of US citizens oppose.
Make the DIMS own and defend every shred of their agenda.