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This September, the saltwater cowboys of Virginia’s Eastern Shore successfully rounded up wild ponies for their regular health checkup. In 2013, the roundup was slated for October but had to be canceled due to that year’s government shutdown. If you have historical tidbits about past shutdowns or news tips, please send them to [emailprotected] or reach out to John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal.
How do you win a shutdown?
The question of which party stands to gain from a shutdown is on the minds of political observers. However, the answer varies greatly depending on the interpretation of what it means to “win,” which is a complex matter.
