Push of Politico | Reality check | The government shutdown began as a battle of Democrats and Republicans. But it is also a standoff pitting powerful insiders vs. little guys.

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The government shutdown began as a battle of Democrats and Republicans. But it is also a standoff pitting powerful insiders vs. little guys.

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