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A notable figure with firsthand experience working alongside President Biden offers insight into the situation. He warns that the current Democratic approach to bargaining—pressing for their legislative goals under the threat of shutdowns—may not only prove ineffective but could also backfire. Historically, with multiple shutdowns during his tenure in Congress, he indicates that such strategies often do not end well for the party initiating them, and that the current president is well-prepared to stand firm against these tactics.