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To: Brumar89 who wrote (1528973)	3/13/2025 1:25:01 PM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1582201

“Why Democrats Shouldn't Fear the Politics of a Shutdown Some fights are worth having even if victory isn't assured People are angry and scared. They are looking for someone, anyone, to step up. This is why Senator Chris Murphy became a party hero, and thousands flocked to see Bernie Sanders in Iowa and Michigan. If you are a regular listener of Pod Save America, you may have noticed my inconsistent thoughts on the question. A few weeks ago, I argued that Democrats could not — and should not — vote for anything that didn’t prohibit Musk from unilaterally shutting down government agencies. Last week, after interviewing several Senate Democrats on the night of Trump’s joint address, I softened my stance. Some Senate Democrats are scared of the fight and would prefer to roll over and play dead. But many others want a strategy and are considering whether a shutdown would actually help Musk accomplish his goals of gutting the federal government. A shutdown only works as a point of leverage if Trump et al feel pressure to reopen the government. If they plan to destroy the government or are content to let the government stay closed for as long as possible, the plan is useless. ... This is not to say that Democrats could not win this fight or that they shouldn’t take it, but serious, substantive considerations shouldn’t be dismissed as cowardice. Having said all that, Democrats shouldn’t be so scared of the politics.” disq.us