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The current government shutdown is the 11th time the federal government has halted activities and services since 1980. And as the political climate in Washington has soured, the disputes that lead to shutdowns have become more commonplace.

But who stands to gain politically from this latest episode?

Most likely, nobody. Welcome to another edition of the D.C. blame game.

"Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House," said Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Massachusetts). "So, if they can't keep government open, then they're going to get rightfully blamed for a shutdown."

"The Chuck Schumer, AOC wing of the Democratic Party shut down the government because t

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