Afternoon Roundup: Shutdown Showdown Edition

Surprise, surprise: Republicans’ shutdown threats are still making headlines. Despite strong bipartisan support for fixing our nation’s broken immigration system and overwhelming agreement that shutting down the government isn’t good policy, a look at the stories today shows the GOP continues to consider shutting down the government a viable option:

MSNBC: “For much of 2014, GOP officials hoped voters would not see the Republican Party as the home of shutdown politics and impeachment threats, and yet, it’s apparently mulling both, all because President Obama is poised to govern on immigration policy.” [11/18/14]

The Hill: “Rank-and-file members are expected to speak their minds about whether the GOP should block Obama’s order with legislation funding the government, even if it means risking a shutdown fight with Democrats. With the deadline for government funding looming on Dec. 12, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) is keeping his cards close to the vest, declaring, ‘All options are on the table.’” [11/17/14]

Washington Post: “…Republicans are threatening another bitter partisan showdown that risks shutting down the government.” [11/16/14]

Politico: “[Republican Senator] Cornyn said that Congress should use ‘every tool available to us,’ and withholding money seems to be the only option.” [11/17/14]

The Fiscal Times: “Some Republicans have raised the possibility of refusing to pass a continuing resolution funding the government after mid-December as a means of making the president withdraw [executive] action [on immigration reform]. Last week, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) refused to take the possibility of a government shutdown off the table.” [11/17/14]

Latin Post: “Republican lawmakers have suggested a government shutdown could take place if Obama issues an executive action.” [11/17/14]