Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.,argues that because Republicans have majorities in the House and Senate plus control the White House, that alone explains the government shutdown and health care disputes.

That’s only half the story. Leadership in those bodies doesn’t mean sole responsibility for gridlock. Shutdowns happen when both parties refuse to compromise. Democrats could end this stalemate at any time by supporting a clean continuing resolution — as they have in the past — and allowing real negotiation to begin. Finger-pointing doesn’t solve problems; cooperation does.

Secondly, Rosen links the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits directly to the shutdown, implying that Republicans chose to end them. That’s misleading. These credits are set to expire automatically under the law’s sunset

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