Fetterman to Dems on Shutdown: Win Elections

Sen. John Fetterman offered some understated advice to his fellow Democrats on Monday about negotiating with Republicans on issues such as healthcare and the budget: “Win elections.”

The Pennsylvania Democrat said that was the way to get things done, according to CNN’s Manu Raju, who shared the quote Monday. As Democrat lawmakers returned to Washington, they pledged to keep the government open even as they voted against a GOP spending bill in the Senate that would have temporarily funded operations.

Democrats argued a shutdown could harm their constituents, but most still stood by their decision to block the Republican-led measure.

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