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Fischer responded by framing the situation as a "Schumer shutdown"—implying that Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer holds the key to resolving the crisis. She pointed out that Republicans are eager to keep the government functioning and are offering bipartisan solutions, such as bringing appropriations bills to the floor, which Schumer has so far refused to do. Fischer criticized what she described as political theater and urged voters to recognize the efforts by Republicans to maintain government operations.