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In reality, Republicans have repeatedly voted in favor of reopening the government, with some Democrats joining them. The obstruction appears to be rooted in Democratic refusal to compromise, with some accusing Schumer of retreating into a position of manufactured crisis rather than genuine concern.
The Rhetorical Warfare: Framing and Manipulation
The political messaging around the shutdown is intensely polarized, with both sides employing strategic framing and information control to sway public opinion.