And so, you know, it's the cleanest, easiest way to move forward and to not use a government shutdown as a weapon–political weapon. BRETT FORRESTYou just said you're hopeful, but, in your opinion, is the government going to be shutting down midnight tomorrow? REP. CRANKWell, I mean, it really, I think, lies in the hands of probably seven or eight Democrats. So now, we're trying to go back and revisit that and use a government shutdown to hold the American people hostage? Colorful Colorado: The best dates and drives to see the fall colors across the stateNews Tips What should KOAA5 cover?