Senate Republicans losing patience with Johnson as shutdown nears

Growing frustrations with Johnson's handling of negotiations

Senate Republicans are increasingly losing patience with Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) as the government shutdown nears. Johnson, who is leading the GOP's efforts to defund Obamacare, has been unwilling to compromise with Democrats, and his tactics are seen as increasingly counterproductive.

One Republican senator, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that Johnson "is not helping us" and that his "all-or-nothing" approach is "making it harder to reach a deal." Another senator said that Johnson is "out of touch" with the reality of the situation and that he is "hurting the Republican Party."

Johnson's intransigence could lead to a government shutdown

Johnson's intransigence could lead to a government shutdown on December 22nd. If the government shuts down, hundreds of thousands of federal employees would be furloughed, and essential services would be disrupted.

A government shutdown would also be a major blow to the Republican Party. The party is already facing criticism for its handling of the Affordable Care Act, and a shutdown would only add to the perception that the GOP is dysfunctional.

Republican leaders need to rein in Johnson

Republican leaders need to rein in Johnson and get him to compromise. If they do not, the consequences could be severe for the party and the country.

The government shutdown is a serious threat, and it is imperative that Republican leaders take action to prevent it. They need to rein in Johnson and get him to compromise. If they do not, the consequences could be severe.