Dear friend,

Remember the government shutdown back in January? We could be in for
another shutdown in December — if Mitch McConnell has his way.

Recent reports show that Speaker Nancy Pelosi and McConnell are "on a
collision course" that could produce a government shutdown right before
the winter holidays. McConnell said "there's no particular reason" to talk
with Pelosi about averting a shutdown.^1

Donald Trump also signaled he might support a shutdown (especially given a
looming impeachment vote). It's time to mobilize and stop this from
happening again.

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Tell Mitch McConnell "no more shutdowns!"

According to Politico, when reporters asked Trump on Sunday if he would
shut down the government because of his impeachment, he eventually said
"It depends on -- it depends on what the negotiation -- I wouldn't commit
to anything. It depends on what the negotiation is."^2

Trump is desperate for any shred of leverage he can find as the walls
close in. Congressional investigators continue to unearth new and damaging
facts about his misconduct in office.

Just this week, his Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland,
submitted revised testimony that made it clear there was a "quid pro quo"
between Trump and Ukraine regarding Joe Biden.^3

With public impeachment hearings beginning next week, Trump is going to
lean harder on McConnell to help him - and a government shutdown might be
just the trick they need to delay the inevitable impeachment of the
president.

A government shutdown would also cause massive harm to people across
America, from federal workers' families losing a paycheck during the
holidays to shutdowns of critical public services and infrastructure. We
have to stop it. And Mitch McConnell needs to hear from you right now.

[ [link removed] ]Add your name: Tell Mitch McConnell "no more shutdowns!"

Thank you for taking a stand.

Robert and the team at Demand Progress

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Sources:
1. Politico, "Pelosi and McConnell are on an impeachment collision
course," [ [link removed] ]October 23, 2019.
2. Politico Playbook, "Did Trump just threaten a shutdown over
impeachment?," [ [link removed] ]November 4, 2019.
3. New York Times, "Sondland Updates Impeachment Testimony, Describing
Ukraine Quid Pro Quo," [ [link removed] ]November 5, 2019.
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