McConnell warns that shutdowns have 'always been a loser for Republicans'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has warned that government shutdowns are a political liability for his party as Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to keep the government open1 2.
McConnell made it clear that he is "not a fan of government shutdowns" and that they have never produced a policy change and have always been a loser for Republicans politically1.
The comments come as Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans are scrambling to pass a short-term funding bill that would keep the government running through Oct. 31 amid opposition from hard-line conservatives1.
The funding measure is laden with conservative policy provisions that make it dead on arrival in the Senate, and with less than two weeks left to act, a shutdown at the end of the month appears increasingly likely1.
The situation highlights the importance of responsible governance and the need for transparency and accountability in government operations, particularly in the context of a potential government shutdown and its impact on the economy and public services1