{"id":2044871,"date":"2023-09-26T09:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gopers-predict-biden-hill-dems-will-deploy-washington-monument-strategy-if-government-shuts-down-over-budget\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T09:28:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T13:28:22","slug":"gopers-predict-biden-hill-dems-will-deploy-washington-monument-strategy-if-government-shuts-down-over-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gopers-predict-biden-hill-dems-will-deploy-washington-monument-strategy-if-government-shuts-down-over-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP members anticipate that President Biden and Democratic lawmakers will employ the &#8220;Washington Monument strategy&#8221; in the event of a government shutdown due to budget disagreements."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">52<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgopers-predict-biden-hill-dems-will-deploy-washington-monument-strategy-if-government-shuts-down-over-budget%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044871&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Facing the Prospect\u200d of a Government\u200c Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>As the deadline for a new federal budget approaches, \u200bRepublican officials and strategists are \u200bbracing \u2063themselves for a wave of dire predictions from Democrats. If Congress fails to adopt a budget by midnight \u200bon\u2064 September 30, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gopers-predict-biden-hill-dems-will-deploy-washington-monument-strategy-if-government-shuts-down-over-budget\/\" title=\"GOP members anticipate that President Biden and Democratic lawmakers will employ the \"Washington Monument strategy\" in the event of a government shutdown due to budget disagreements.\">temporary government shutdown looms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Democrats&#8217; strategy, \u2063known as the Washington Monument Strategy (WMS), is expected to come into play. This \u200dtactic, named after the National \u200dPark Service&#8217;s threat to\u200c close the Washington Monument during budget \u2064cuts, aims to rally public support for\u200d government services that people value and take pride in.<\/p>\n<p>In \u20642013, President Barack Obama famously used \u2062the WMS during a budget battle \u2063with Tea\u200b Party Republicans, resulting in the closure of the World War II monument on the National Mall. The media extensively covered the impact on veterans who were denied access to the \u2063monument during the 16-day shutdown.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/schumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown-5496819?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Schumer: Senate May Need to \u200cAct First to Prevent Government Shutdown<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/22\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/pandemic-water-assistance-program-not-expected-to-be-renewed-in-congressional-budget-negotiations-5498091?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Pandemic Water Assistance Program Not Expected \u200bto Be\u2064 Renewed \u2062in Congressional Budget Negotiations<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/25\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the media focuses on\u2063 the dramatic impact of a\u2062 shutdown, the reality is that essential government services, such\u2062 as law enforcement and \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-congressman-makes-case-for-why-we-should-not-fear-a-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"GOP Congressman Argues Against Fear of Government Shutdown\">food safety inspections<\/a>, continue to operate. Social Security and Medicare benefits also continue uninterrupted. However, benefit programs for veterans may experience\u2063 delays, and federal departments may face restrictions on new \u2062spending.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential consequences, some Republicans are \u200durging their colleagues to ignore \u2064the predicted \u200ceffects of the WMS. They \u2064argue that temporary government shutdowns are not catastrophic and that it is crucial to address the record deficit and debt. They emphasize the need \u2064for spending reductions and legislation to secure the border.<\/p>\n<p>Government shutdowns are primarily about\u2062 appearances, according to Republican campaign strategists. They accuse the Biden administration and Democrats of \u2064prioritizing political\u2062 optics over the well-being of veterans \u2062and essential services.<\/p>\n<p>As negotiations continue behind closed doors, budget experts and advocates for limited government \u2062hope for reduced federal spending and regulation. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/government-employees-sue-biden-yellen-to-force-override-of-debt-ceiling\/\" title=\"Gov't workers sue Biden, Yellen to lift debt ceiling.\">outcome remains uncertain<\/a> as the deadline approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, government shutdowns over spending battles have become more frequent\u200b in recent years. The WMS, although not new, has been used throughout\u200d history to rally public support\u2062 for government services.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What arguments do Republicans make in favor of addressing fiscal responsibility and controlling\u2064 government spending over avoiding a government shutdown<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Work-over-the-weekend-to-avoid-government-shutdown_4015996.html&#8221;>Schumer: Senate \u2064May Need to Work Over the\u2063 Weekend to Avoid\u2063 Government Shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/house-approves-cotter-romo-king-resolutions-ahead-of-debt-ceiling-deadline_4013304.html\">House Approves Cotter, Romo, King \u2062Resolutions Ahead of\u200c Debt Ceiling Deadline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, with the threat of another government \u200bshutdown looming, \u200bthe Democrats are once again\u200d utilizing the WMS strategy. They are \u200bprepared to \u2062highlight the potential consequences\u2063 of a government shutdown in \u2062order to pressure Republican lawmakers into prioritizing a budget compromise.<\/p>\n<p>One key area the Democrats are expected \u200cto focus on \u2064is the impact on federal workers and their families. During a government shutdown, many federal employees are put on furlough, meaning they are temporarily laid off\u2063 without pay. This \u200bcan cause financial hardship for thousands \u2064of individuals \u200dand their loved ones. By highlighting the stories of these \u200caffected workers, the Democrats hope to generate empathy and support\u2062 among\u2063 the\u2063 public \u2062and \u2063put pressure \u2062on \u200bRepublicans to avoid a shutdown.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the \u2062Democrats also \u2064plan to \u200dshowcase the negative effects a shutdown can have on essential government services. During a shutdown, agencies such\u200b as the National Park Service, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may experience significant disruptions, impacting \u2064the\u200d daily lives of Americans. Democrats aim to emphasize how a shutdown can hinder important services and inconvenience the public, potentially\u200b affecting their \u2063everyday routines and even their economic well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Republicans, on \u2063the\u200b other \u200dhand, are expected to \u200dcounter these arguments by emphasizing the \u2063need to address fiscal responsibility and control government spending. \u2064They argue \u200bthat failing to adopt a budget and reduce \u200bthe national debt could have far more long-term consequences than a temporary \u2062government shutdown. Republicans often highlight the need to prioritize certain areas of \u200bgovernment spending, such as defense and national security, while making tough decisions on\u2064 other discretionary programs.<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline approaches, both parties are engaging in a \u200dhigh-stakes game of political brinkmanship.\u2062 The Democrats hope to use the looming specter of a government shutdown as a bargaining chip \u2062to advance their priorities and gain concessions from Republican lawmakers. Meanwhile, Republicans aim \u2062to\u200d stand firm on fiscal conservatism and convince the public \u200dthat some short-term sacrifices are\u2064 necessary for the long-term prosperity of \u2062the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of\u2064 this budget battle remains uncertain, but what is clear is that the possibility of a government shutdown is a cause for concern for\u2063 both politicians and the general public. The upcoming weeks will be crucial \u2062in determining whether bipartisan\u200c cooperation can prevail or if political gridlock will once again dominate the headlines. Ultimately, the fate of the federal \u2063budget rests in the hands \u200cof elected officials who must weigh the potential consequences of a \u200bgovernment \u2064shutdown against their respective policy goals and the well-being of the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing a potential government shutdown, Republicans anticipate Democrats using the Washington Monument Strategy to make dire predictions. 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