Semafor: Schumer Has Trump Exactly Where Trump Wants Him (Updated)

<![CDATA[Few things remain as true over time as this: Government shutdowns never work like the opposition wants. When a minority party forces a shutdown, they essentially abdicate the power to the president, who then can use it to punish that party and their allies. In no other context does the humorous adage "beatings will continue until morale improves" apply more than a government shutdown. ]]>