Shutdown Deal Turns Democrats on Each Other Before Midterms
- Agreement included no promise to restore DACA protections
- Trump pleased that Democrats ‘have come to their senses’
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For Democrats, the recriminations began even before the final votes were cast to end the three-day government shutdown -- hinting at divisions that could complicate their efforts in November’s congressional races.
Most of the blame fell squarely on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who was assailed by party colleagues for accepting a Republican offer on immigration that fell far short of Democratic demands.