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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Sunday that some Democrats are looking for an "off-ramp" from the government shutdown when asked whether he has identified additional more lawmakers who could potentially reopen the government.

"There are conversations ongoing where Democrats, who I think realize this is a losing strategy for them… want to find an off-ramp here and are talking to Republicans," Thune told " Sunday Morning Futures " host Maria Bartiromo.

The South Dakota Republican went on to say he has had some conversations with Democratic lawmakers but added the party's leadership is "stuck" because of "left-wing special interest groups."

SCHUMER, DEMOCRATS FACE HEAT FOR SHIFTING STANCE ON GOVERNMENT SHUTDO

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