Morning Note

A government shutdown could be on the horizon. If it happens, Democrats have a plan: flee Washington and head to California wine country.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is hosting a “Napa Retreat” on October 13th and 14th, which would be during the second week of the shutdown. The swanky event will take place at Hotel Yountville, a luxury resort and spa that describes itself as a “vineyard estate-inspired retreat” which “extends a Tuscan-European vibe.”

“Sleep deeply always, in our luxurious accommodations. Soak in one of our oversized sunken tubs and find warmth by your private fieldstone fireplace,” the hotel’s website states. “Savor a meal at Heritage Oak Café, immerse yourself in our pool, or find repose at our distinguished spa. Hotel Yountville offers more than a Wine Country trip—it’s the luxury escape you didn’t know you needed…until now.”

It’s worth remembering that lawmakers do not lose pay during government shutdowns, meaning these Democrats would enjoy wine country’s “luxurious accommodations” while continuing to collect direct deposits of taxpayer dollars. Does that seem fair? 

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