This is the PERFECT opportunity to shut it down, and use DJT’s bully pulpit to demonstrate the unnecessary bloat of govt. Unlike previous shutdowns, WE determine who’s essential and who’s not. Unlike Obie’s shutdown, police, fire, SocSec, military, even national monuments remain functioning, and most importantly, it’d become clear we don’t need 1/2 of the employees.
For those reasons, Dems don’t dare.
Quickest way to stop this would be forfeit all pay to legislators while there is no budget. No payback after reconciliation either.