Republicans Are Losing #TrumpShutdown "Blame Game"

Republicans are losing the fight to try and place the blame for the federal government shutdown on the minority Democrats.

Via ABC News:

Republicans are seeking to brand the shutdown with the name of the Senate's leading Democrat, Chuck Schumer of New York, using the alliterative hashtag, #SchumerShutdown."

Democrats, meanwhile, are pointing fingers at Donald Trump, labeling the impasse #TrumpShutdown.

As of Saturday at 1:20 p.m. ET, #TrumpShutdown had been tweeted over 2.6 million times, compared to just under 1.2 million tweets of #SchumerShutdown.

#TrumpShutdown was also the top trending hashtag worldwide.

Before he took office, @realDonaldTrump was happy to say the president owns the blame for a government shutdown. As President, he blames Democrats. That tells you all you need to know. #TrumpShutdown

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 19, 2018

When you’re the President and your party controls both Houses, only the most minimal level of competence is needed to keep the government open. #TrumpShutdown

— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) January 20, 2018

The President said he was going to run America like his businesses. Apparently we have reached the part where he would usually just declare bankruptcy and run away. #TrumpShutdown

— Jason Kander (@JasonKander) January 19, 2018

When your party controls the White House and both houses of Congress, your party owns the shutdown. #TrumpShutdown

— Sally Kohn (@sallykohn) January 20, 2018

President Trump, the great negotiator, is the only president in history to shut down the government when his party controls all three branches of government. #TrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/9OQdm6sezD

— Rep. Juan Vargas (@RepJuanVargas) January 20, 2018