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15 winners and losers from the shutdown crisis

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In every fight, there are winners and losers, and the federal debt-ceiling showdown is no exception.

This CNN report and video considers who gained political ground and who is backpedaling now that the American government is back in working order and a short-term funding fix is in place.

• President Obama vs. House Speaker John Boehner
Winner: Obama

• Sen. Ted Cruz vs. Rep. Paul Ryan
Winner: Ryan

• Sen. Harry Reid vs. Sen. Mitch McConnell
Winner: Reid

• Tea party vs. Republicans vs. Democrats
Winner: Democrats

• 2016: Chris Christie vs. Hillary Clinton vs. Joe Biden
Winner: Christie and Clinton

• United States vs. the world
Winner: China

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