Topic: Rosa Delauro

Many members of Congress are reportedly threatening to leave for Christmas vacation regardless of whether a funding deal is reached. The lack of Republican unity is contrasted with the disciplined voting of the Democratic party. A tangent criticizes the appearance of certain Democratic representatives, specifically referencing Rosa DeLauro, while arguing that 99% of the population would not notice a 17% government shutdown.

Representative Rosa DeLauro is criticized for her floor speech regarding the government shutdown, with the host comparing her appearance to a "Skegsy" from the movie *The Dark Crystal*. DeLauro argued that a shutdown would harm federal employees who would be furloughed without pay. The segment dismisses her concerns, framing the Democratic party's position as a refusal to accept any deal that doesn't include their full political agenda.