Go To The Mattresses

Loathsome human-turtle-snake hybrid Mitch McConnell thinks that Democrats would be fools to shutdown the government over DACA.

They would be fools not to.

Right now, most of the country is on their side on both the tax bill and the Dreamers.  But the Democrats have very little leverage to force change except through government shutdowns and debt ceiling votes.  Since Republicans control all branches of government, they will very likely be held responsible for any shutdowns or debt crises.  Democrats have to hang tough here. 

A lot of the "analysis" of the tax plan was that it was a "win" for the Republicans - even if it was an odious POS bill that funnels more and more money to the richest Americans.  Democrats and their supporters need a "win," too.  DACA should be that win.  It's popular, it's doable and it's worth it.

Plus - and I can't believe I'm saying this - Democrats shouldn't be afraid if shutdowns or debt defaults cause economic pain.  It will wind up hurting the Republicans.  And right now, purging the system of the sort of people who raise taxes on grad students so they can cut them on private jets is more important that GDP growth over the next few years.