Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is in a crucial position in the shutdown showdown.
Shaheen has been working behind the scenes to find consensus with GOP colleagues on the Obamacare enhanced premium tax credits, a key demand from Democrats. But she’s also one of the 10 Democrats who helped advance the GOP’s CR back in March.
The New Hampshire Democrat said in an interview that she’s bullish lawmakers can find a deal on the Obamacare subsidies, but GOP leaders have yet to come to the table. Here are the key takeaways from our chat with Shaheen.