Democrat's Last Stand - The Government Shut Down

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That kinda undercuts the Dimwinger Cult's claim Republicans shut down the government.

Weird.

 

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They look like they could use a Margarita.

 

[Crepitus]

I've been thinking lately that the government shut down may wind up being democrat's last stand. They are determined to stand up to Trump in order to turn the party's fortunes around. Democrats currently only have a 34% approval rating, which is actually 10 points lower than Trump's. The shutdown has gone on for over two weeks now and most polls show that Americans blame both parties fairly equally. If democrats cave to Trump or lose the shutdown fight then the democrats best shot at redemption has gone down the crapper for good. In other words, it will be their last stand, ala General Custer. With the polls on the subject being close to 50/50 it gives Republicans the courage to not cave so the best democrats can do is a stalemate, which is not a win and they can go merrily on with their 34% approval rating and, if they finally wind up caving, then they join the likes of Custer in American history.

False. Most polls say they blame republicans far more.

 

[Chuz Life]

False. Most polls say they blame republicans far more.

This poll says otherwise.

Which one do you expect us to believe?

 

[Independent thinker]

False. Most polls say they blame republicans far more.

Not far more, just more.

 

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I've been thinking lately that the government shut down may wind up being democrat's last stand. They are determined to stand up to Trump in order to turn the party's fortunes around. Democrats currently only have a 34% approval rating, which is actually 10 points lower than Trump's. The shutdown has gone on for over two weeks now and most polls show that Americans blame both parties fairly equally. If democrats cave to Trump or lose the shutdown fight then the democrats best shot at redemption has gone down the crapper for good. In other words, it will be their last stand, ala General Custer. With the polls on the subject being close to 50/50 it gives Republicans the courage to not cave so the best democrats can do is a stalemate, which is not a win and they can go merrily on with their 34% approval rating and, if they finally wind up caving, then they join the likes of Custer in American history.

Republicans slashed taxes, mainly on the wealthy, in 2017 and are now trying to pay for it by slashing healthcare coverage on the poor.

Needless to say, they're in a pickle.

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Republicans are barreling toward the upcoming Obamacare enrollment period without a unified plan to address the sticker shock that millions of Americans are likely to experience due to the expiration of key federal subsidies.​

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The lack of direction comes from the top, with Trump not providing clear guidance to his party on how he wants to deal with the expiring subsidies that could result in dramatic out-of-pocket price hikes for enrollees.​

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On Nov. 1, most consumers can start shopping for next year’s ACA plans. But without legislation to extend the enhanced subsidies beyond this calendar year, those plans will appear on enrollment websites as substantially more expensive than this year’s out-of-pocket costs.​

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The expiration is largely not a swing state issue, but more of an issue in lower-income, deep-red districts where Trump has a loyal base of supporters...​

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https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/24/republicans-obamacare-subsidy-cliff-plan-trump-00620873

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According to the latest survey of more than 1,300 registered voters by the respected Quinnipiac poll, it's a close call overall, with 45% blaming the Republicans and 39% pointing to the Democrats.​

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If you look past the partisan voters and narrow in on declared independents, the gap mushrooms with 48% holding the GOP accountable compared with 32% blaming Democrats.​

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The poll's gender gap is bad news for the Republicans, with women blaming them by a 15-point margin while men are 5% more likely to blame the Democrats.​

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MSN

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The blowhard's making healthcare coverage unaffordable for millions of MAGAsouls is in the offing.​

 

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States with permissive firearm policies have far more firearm fatalities.

Squirm as they will, that reality is inescapable.

The Highest Rates of Gun Homicides Are in Rural Counties​

 

[westwall]

False. Most polls say they blame republicans far more.

Bullshit.

 

[westwall]

States with permissive firearm policies have far more firearm fatalities.

Squirm as they will, that reality is inescapable.

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The Highest Rates of Gun Homicides Are in Rural Counties​

Another lie.

 

[Independent thinker]

Republicans slashed taxes, mainly on the wealthy, in 2017 and are now trying to pay for it by slashing healthcare coverage on the poor.

Needless to say, they're in a pickle.

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Republicans are barreling toward the upcoming Obamacare enrollment period without a unified plan to address the sticker shock that millions of Americans are likely to experience due to the expiration of key federal subsidies.​

​

The lack of direction comes from the top, with Trump not providing clear guidance to his party on how he wants to deal with the expiring subsidies that could result in dramatic out-of-pocket price hikes for enrollees.​

​

On Nov. 1, most consumers can start shopping for next year’s ACA plans. But without legislation to extend the enhanced subsidies beyond this calendar year, those plans will appear on enrollment websites as substantially more expensive than this year’s out-of-pocket costs.​

​

The expiration is largely not a swing state issue, but more of an issue in lower-income, deep-red districts where Trump has a loyal base of supporters...​

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https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/24/republicans-obamacare-subsidy-cliff-plan-trump-00620873

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According to the latest survey of more than 1,300 registered voters by the respected Quinnipiac poll, it's a close call overall, with 45% blaming the Republicans and 39% pointing to the Democrats.​

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If you look past the partisan voters and narrow in on declared independents, the gap mushrooms with 48% holding the GOP accountable compared with 32% blaming Democrats.​

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The poll's gender gap is bad news for the Republicans, with women blaming them by a 15-point margin while men are 5% more likely to blame the Democrats.​

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MSN

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The blowhard's making healthcare coverage unaffordable for millions of MAGAsouls is in the offing.​

You should find this interesting:

The shutdown: How did we get here?

Three bills jammed through by Democrats without Republican support led to the current congressional standoff over health subsidies.

rollcall.com

 

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You should find this interesting:

The shutdown: How did we get here?

Three bills jammed through by Democrats without Republican support led to the current congressional standoff over health subsidies.

rollcall.com

How we arrived here is interesting.

House passes ACA replacement in 217-213 vote​

John McCain was hero who saved Affordable Care Act.

On May 4, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act by the razor-thin margin of 217-213. Since the bill became law, Republicans have been trying to repeal and replace the ACA.​

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Clear Majority Of Public View The ACA Favorably​

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Health insurance costs will spike for 20M+ Americans without tax credit extension​

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Republicans move to extend Obamacare aid ​

 

[Independent thinker]

How we arrived here is interesting.

House passes ACA replacement in 217-213 vote​

John McCain was hero who saved Affordable Care Act.

On May 4, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act by the razor-thin margin of 217-213. Since the bill became law, Republicans have been trying to repeal and replace the ACA.​

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Clear Majority Of Public View The ACA Favorably​

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Health insurance costs will spike for 20M+ Americans without tax credit extension​

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Republicans move to extend Obamacare aid ​

You are a fact denier. Democrats had the chance numerous times to make these permanent and didn't and now they want to make issue out of the fact that Republicans won't make them permanent.

 

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You are a fact denier. Democrats had the chance numerous times to make these permanent and didn't and now they want to make issue out of the fact that Republicans won't make them permanent.

What facts do you imagine that I have denied?

If Republicans want to slash funding and deprive their constituents of healthcare coverage, they can cling to their agenda.