Charles Koch, Anti-Tax Groups Harden GOP’s Tough Shutdown Stance

The article discusses the influence of conservative groups, such as those backed by Charles Koch, in sharpening the Republican stance on the ongoing government shutdown. These groups are pressuring Republicans to demand significant concessions from Democrats in exchange for extending health care subsidies, potentially prolonging the shutdown that has now lasted for 20 days. The article highlights how these powerful conservative organizations, with substantial financial resources, are playing a significant role in hardening the Republican position on the shutdown negotiations. This stance contrasts with the Democrats' calls for a compromise solution to end the impasse and restore government operations. The article suggests that the involvement of these anti-tax groups is complicating the efforts to find a resolution to the shutdown, as it increases the demands and reduces the willingness of Republicans to reach a compromise with their Democratic counterparts.