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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHere is my concern about ending the shutdown
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?
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Here is my concern about ending the shutdown (Original Post)
Chasstev365
Tuesday
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People will feel what isn't going to happen. That should be enough for them to be pissed off.
OLDMDDEM
Tuesday
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While I am hopeful, don't have a lot of faith in our messaging after loses in 2016 and 2024.
Silent Type
Tuesday
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leftstreet
(38,208 posts)1. It just further erodes trust in government
OLDMDDEM
(2,910 posts)3. People will feel what isn't going to happen. That should be enough for them to be pissed off.
Silent Type
(11,959 posts)2. While I am hopeful, don't have a lot of faith in our messaging after loses in 2016 and 2024.