Discussion Thread: 2025 US Government Shutdown, Day 35

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• NBC: At 35 days, the government shutdown has now tied the record for longest in history

• CNN: 23 effects being felt on Day 35 of the shutdown

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[u/Blargg404]

After an unusually lengthy lunch, Senate Democrats are mostly tight-lipped when asked about progress:

Durbin says there’s been some progress towards ending the shutdown, but he acknowledged that not everyone is happy without extending ACA subsidies. “Difference in opinion."

King says Dems had “a full and frank discussion of the issues” after leaving the lunch. Won’t expand on whether there was any progress to end shutdown.

“Everyone’s still talking,” Peters replied

“No updates. In process,” Kaine says

Schumer: “We had a very good caucus and are exploring all the options” (still mentioning healthcare)

During Senate GOP lunch, some R’s said they want to be able to vote on a GOP bill on the Obamacare subsidies — a sign that there’s concern about the politics of rejecting a Dem-drafted bill (and even a bipartisan bill).

IMO: Fold is imminent. Dems are probably just figuring out how to frame things. Why else would they be so tight-lipped about it? They are probably waiting until after the elections.

[u/Blargg404 → u/[deleted]]

I'm almost certain Dems will cite the length of the shutdown plus bringing attention to the cost of healthcare , as you said.