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Many speculate the Democrats are more concerned about the ramifications of a government shutdown than Republicans. An imposed shutdown could transfer control to Republicans and, more crucially, to Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, who is linked to the controversial project known as Project 2025. This project is feared to be a key tool for implementing more extreme Republican policies. Democrats are caught as they grapple with the prospect of empowering a figure viewed as a direct threat to their legislative achievements.