I wish I were shocked by the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. I wish I were surprised by the inability of both sides to see past their political bases to achieve a responsible solution and compromise. After recently serving in the Senate, however, I am neither shocked nor surprised.
As concerned as I am about the impasse preventing the government from fully functioning, I am even more concerned about what it means for addressing the systemic issues that certainly will cripple America’s future. If compromise cannot be reached on border security and immigration, what hope do we have that our current leaders will tackle the tough issues of debt and deficit, health care, retirement security, and infrastructure?
