Top Senate Republican reveals why Democrats are 'stuck' as shutdown reaches day five

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Sunday that some Democrats are looking for an "off-ramp" from the government shutdown when asked whether he has identified additional more lawmakers who could potentially reopen the government.

The South Dakota Republican went on to say he has had some conversations with Democratic lawmakers but added the party's leadership is "stuck" because of "left-wing special interest groups."

Thune insisted, however, that reopening the government would not constitute a victory for Trump. Instead, the move simply funds the government for the next seven weeks and allows the appropriations process to continue.

The only choice in front of Democrats, he said, is to "open up the government or else."

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reported Sunday that "no talks" and "no negotiations" have moved the needle thus far.

The Senate is slated to vote on government funding again on Monday.