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Russian officials are focused on process and traditional diplomacy, said Samuel Charap, a veteran Russia watcher and senior political analyst at Rand.

Analysts at Wolfe Research are also among the shutdown watchers who see a chance that this one could become the longest in U.S. history.

Some market watchers and economists say a surprise jump in employment for September might prompt Macklem and other senior officials to stand pat later this month, but resume cuts later.

Other industry watchers are not so sure the changes will matter that much to customers.

Political watchers have speculated that Beutner’s entrée could potentially open the floodgates by offering a permission structure for others to challenge the mayor of the nation’s second-largest city.