WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown , now the longest ever at 36 days, blaming the impasse for the party's defeat in closely-watched elections while Democrats, emboldened by their off-year victories, dug in for a fight.

Trump, whose first term at the White House set the previous government shutdown record , said this one was a “big factor, negative” in Tuesday's races. He revived his demands for Republicans to end the Senate filibuster as a way to reopen government — something senators have refused to do.

At the same time, Democrats hardened their resolve after sweeping governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and the mayor's race in New York. The Democratic leaders said Trump needs to get serious

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