A looming shutdown: With the federal government set to run out of money on Friday, there were signs that Democrats could help pass a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, was said to have told colleagues during a private lunch that he would support allowing a final vote on the measure, despite deep reservations within his party.

Stop providing cover you useless fucks. Shut it down! Let them flounder!