Good point, and we've had a number of showdowns over the shutdown/debt ceiling over the years... actually the last one is how the speaker of the house changed hands. 

Trump inheriting a shutdown government, what a coincidence timing wise ;)

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Will Donald Trump Eliminate the Department of Education?

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There's a looming government shutdown. The smart thing for the Trump administration would be to inherit the shutdown and take the opportunity to push their reforms through. Only bring back the parts and personnel that they want to move forward with.