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It is said that everyone’s a critic.

But when it comes to the government shutdown, everyone’s an oracle.

Especially when trying to determine when it might end.

"[Democrats] are waiting to elect [Zohran] Mamdani, the communist, soon-to-be mayor of New York . And then I believe things will go back into business as normal," said Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on FOX Business. "If we don't reopen this week, then I believe it'll happen at some time shortly before Thanksgiving."

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN KNOWLEDGE: GAMING OUT ITS POTENTIAL END

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., also offered her own prediction.

"I believe that this week could be the week," said Capito on FOX Business.

But Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wasn’t so sure.

"I

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