Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-Fla.) called Democratic demands over Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) amid the government shutdown a "ransom note" during an interview on PBS "News Hour" Wednesday.

Haridopolos made the remark after host Amna Nawaz said Democrats will not backtrack from their demands to reverse Medicaid cuts and extend ACA subsidies.

"Well, first and foremost, let's recognize where we're at," Haridopolos said after Nawaz asked why Republicans would oppose........

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