^ TBH, I'd argue everyone involved!
"Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is showing his anger as he becomes perhaps the most prominent Republican figure in the GOP's stubborn, uncompromising government shutdown fight," reports the Hill's Emily Brooks.
"It's a demeanor that marks a notable shift for the famously even-tempered Speaker, reflecting how the party is digging in on its refusals to negotiate with Democrats to re-open the government."
How so?: "In near-daily press conferences and dozens of media appearances in the 2 1/2 weeks since the shutdown started, Johnson has reiterated the Republican position: No negotiations with Democrats on their health care demands until they stop holding the government 'hostage' and vote to re-open. On Thursday, the 16th day of the government shutdown, Johnson raised his voice at the end of one of those press conferences before stopping himself."
Read Brooks's reporting: 'Speaker 'Mad Mike' Johnson becomes voice of GOP shutdown strategy'
Meanwhile, Democrats are feeling their own pressure: The Hill's Alexander Bolton reports that Democrats are under increasing pressure from their liberal base not to vote for the Republican funding bill.
Why pressure is increasing: "Grassroots Democrats frustrated with the Trump administration have been demanding a fight, and on Saturday millions showed up at 'No Kings' demonstrations across the country to protest the president's government. In that context, Democrats know they will get hit hard by a number of voices on the left if they do not get something for opening the government."
Read Bolton's reporting: 'Democratic senators fear getting 'hammered' after 'No Kings' for ending shutdown'
^ This is our most-read article today on TheHill.com today.
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