WASHINGTON — This idea should have been shut down .

House Democrats struggled to attract eyeballs to a livestream meant to rally the party faithful over the government shutdown — which at times drew only a couple of hundred viewers, despite a cast featuring some of their most charismatic members and top influencers.

In what was originally supposed to be a 24-hour stream from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 2 p.m. Wednesday, House Democrats took turns trying to blame Republicans for the partial government shutdown, which began at 12 a.m. Wednesday. 3

But the GOP and White House quickly seized on the lackluster ratings.

“Just 400 people are watching and they’re currently trying different types of candy. ‘I want to thank so many of you who are tuning in today,'” National Republican Congression

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