That's one of the things we have to consider. We're dealing with people, many of whom, I suspect, think a shutdown would be a good thing," King said, "and they could prolong it and use it to expand the president's power even beyond what they're already considering. ... This isn't normal.
King warned about the potential consequences of a government shutdown and its impact on presidential power.
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