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Paul F. deLespinasse

Paul F. deLespinasse, who now lives in Oregon, is professor emeritus of political science at Adrian College in Michigan. He can be reached via his website, www.deLespinasse.org.

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President Trump is flanked by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, right, and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, back right, at a news conference.

How Congress Could, But Probably Won't, Take Charge of Shutdown Battle

It all sounds simple. That it has become impossible tells us how much trouble we truly are in

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