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Author: AdrianC   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: The Healthcare Shutdown
Date: 10/02/25 3:57 PM
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The Shutdown Is Here. Will Democrats Be Blamed for It?
slate.com - Government shutdown schumer trump democrats republicans

Under the rule of thumb that the party making the policy demand lose a shutdown fight, then, it’s only a matter of time before Democrats yield. Republicans need only watch them squirm.
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So what’s the endgame here? If the science of past shutdowns is any indication, Democrats will hold out just long enough to release the pressure coming from their base, then find a way to cave with dignity. If the public figures that Trump and Republicans have shut the government down as usual, negotiations over health care subsidies could commence.


I didn't used to pay much attention to politics. That changed when the Republicans did that stupid, stupid shutdown over Obamacare. I became a solid Democrat supporter right then. I remained one right up until that disastrous debate performance, when we knew with absolute certainty they had been lying to us. I still contributed to and voted for Kamala, her being the best choice of the two, obviously.

Now they're the ones doing a stupid, stupid shutdown.
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