Here is my concern about ending the shutdown

[Chasstev365]

On the surface, the Democratic position is actually very good.
They ended the SNAP ban and issues with air travel and should be the good guys in public perception. Even better, Republicans are now on the spot. They either never hold the vote and are, yet again, proven liars or the hold the vote and tell the American people " no healthcare help for you because the billionaires tax cuts are our only priority." A very good position to be in going into the 2026 Mid-terms.

However, my concern is that they will not effectively message against Republicans and even if they do, the corporate pro-right media will not give the Democratic message much airtime.

Thoughts?

[leftstreet]

1. It just further erodes trust in government

[OLDMDDEM]

3. People will feel what isn't going to happen. That should be enough for them to be pissed off.

[Silent Type]

2. While I am hopeful, don't have a lot of faith in our messaging after loses in 2016 and 2024.