Senate Democrat on shutdown: ‘So far, so good’ for party

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said the government shutdown has benefited Democrats so far, while congressional Republicans have "skedaddled" as the government stays closed.

Speaking with "Morning Joe" co-host Jonathan Lemire on MSNBC, Whitehouse was asked about his faith in Democratic leadership and the pay risks to federal workers as the shutdown entered its eighth day.

"You know, I think [for] Democrats, it's so far, so good," Whitehouse told Lemire.

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