Every Republican is shoehorning the message that its Democrats’ fault if the government shuts down into every conversation in a pretty desperately silly way.

Elaine Chao (McConnell’s wife): Good morning Mitch , how did you sleep last night?

McConnell:  better than Senator Schumer who is going to be held responsible for shutting down the government.

Chao:  Can I make you eggs for breakfast?

McConnell:  Why would Democrats keep American children from getting the healthcare they need?  They don’t care about children or DACA.

Chao:  Okay, I  can make eggs or what?

McConnell:  Democrats are going to have egg on their faces when this is all over.  For shutting down the government.  It’s all on them, ya know.

Chao:  Okay, I’m going to work.  At the Dept. of Transportation.  While its still open.

McConnell:  While the Democrats keep it open, but they won’t, they’re going to close it!!!

Chao:  Okay Mitch.  You know there’s no reporters around, it’s just me.  I heard you say you don’t even know what the President wants.  You know and I know that you and Ryan decide what gets a vote or not. So you don’t have to keep pushing the talking points on me. Have good day.

(She leaves.  Pause.)

McConnell:  Democrats shut down my breakfast.  The American people will not stand for such a cynical approach to the most important meal of the day.