Congress needs a continuing resolution to avoid a partial government shutdown next month. But how long should government operate on a stopgap? CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Jennifer Shutt explain the political implications behind the duration of a stopgap, as well as the likelihood of any coronavirus relief in the near future. Show Notes: House will stay until coronavirus aid deal, Pelosi saysBipartisan House group to release $1.5 trillion coronavirus relief planHouse Democrats worry last legislative message before election lacks COVID reliefPlease don’t count the early voting ballots before they’ve hatchedWill COVID-19 close the revolving door?