Democratic lawmakers' narrative on the government shutdown is beginning to crumble, as even traditionally friendly media outlets and personalities are starting to turn on them.

'If you feel so strongly, Congresswoman, why not ask the Senate Democrats from New Mexico to vote to open the government?'

On Tuesday, CNN's Jake Tapper got into a tense back-and-forth with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) over SNAP benefits drying up.

Tapper challenged Stansbury, questioning whether Democratic senators from New Mexico should consider reopening the government to ensure Americans on SNAP continue to receive those benefits without interruption.

"Let me be clear, the administration is choosing to starve American children with money that they already have appropriated," Stansbury replied.

"I'm not a

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