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The Scariest Thing About This Shutdown: Both Sides Think They Can Win

Standoff

The Democrats have four or five good arguments on their side. But so do the Republicans. And Donald Trump isn’t exactly known for backing down from a fight. Settle in.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

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