NEWS ALERT: Senate Democrat divide emerges as progressives warn moderates against ending shutdown

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From The Hill: Divisions are erupting among Senate Democrats over the government shutdown.

A group of moderate-leaning members are signaling they are moving toward a possible resolution to end the shutdown, much to the chagrin of progressive colleagues, who were buoyed by Tuesday’s election results and believe it is worth keeping up the battle over health care.

Democrats writ large got a massive shot in the arm Tuesday night with key victories in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City that President Trump even acknowledged Wednesday morning.

The report explains that a group of about a dozen moderate-leaning Democrats have been meeting with Republicans and have been getting close to a deal to end the government shutdown, which hit Day 37 on Thursday.

However, progressives think the election victories Tuesday night prove they’re “winning,” and they have reportedly ordered the moderates not to cave. They have also picked up on President Donald Trump’s comment Wednesday morning that Republican losses were due to the shutdown.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been the most prominent voice in favor of keeping the government shuttered to fight for a health care deal, The Hill reported.

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Democrat Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is furious with the top Democrats for keeping the government closed.

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