Republicans played fair, allowing certain Democrat-favored issues in the budget deal, and yet Democrats stonewalled, putting illegal immigrants ahead of Americans.

It’s way past time the budgeting process for this country was taken out of play as a political football. If Democrats stay in lock-step, Republicans should pull the trigger on a simple-majority vote requirement for the budget deal, and get the work done.

When Democrats held the Senate, they had no problem changing vote rules to fit their needs. Issues they favor are in this budget plan, but they refuse to act like adults. Give them the option of working with Republicans, or neutralize their ability to stall.

Media works overtime to blame Republicans for gov’t shutdowns. Sadly, it works.

But now, if the other side won’t cooperate – and the GOP doesn’t do anything about it when they have the wherewithal to do so – they WILL deserve the blame this time.

The needs of America should come before needs of illegal immigrants, especially when one considers the position those illegals are in was, and is, a Democrat-created ploy.

Stop playing political games with America’s budget.

Get rid of the 60-vote rule, invoke the 50-vote requirement, and get it done.