If the lights go out in Government offices due to the Dems blocking the CR they will be unpleasantly surprised. Unlike past Administrations who used a shutdown to score political points, this Administration will leverage it to speed the elimination of wasteful government positions and agencies.

When the lights eventually go back on, there won’t be a need for nearly as many lights, laptops, etc.

They will probably also be caught off guard by this Administration’s priorities for positions that Continue to operate. And, the legitimate use of National Emergencies to continue the work of ICE.

Approving the CR is still a losing proposition, but it likely slows the pace of losses by a small amount. Additionally, shutting the Government down might light a fire under the lethargic Senate Republicans to speed up a filibuster proof reconciliation bill.