The recent developments surrounding the government shutdown have left the Democrats scrambling. With their strategy crumbling, the pressure is mounting from all sides, including their own allies. The collapse of their approach is becoming evident, and even the mainstream media cannot ignore it anymore. The political landscape is shifting, and the Democrats are finding themselves on the losing side.
- The American Federation of Government Employees, a staunch Democrat ally, has broken ranks, urging Democrats to pass a clean continuing resolution and end the shutdown.
- Major financial institutions such as the American Bankers Association and America's Credit Unions are also demanding immediate action from Congress.
- President Trump is capitalizing on this turmoil, maintaining a united Republican front and reshaping government operations during the shutdown.
Yesterday, a shocking twist unfolded as the American Federation of Government Employees, representing over 800,000 federal workers and typically fierce Democrat supporters, broke their usual allegiance. This time, they blindsided the Democrats by siding with Trump and the Republicans. AFGE President Everett Kelley issued a statement imploring Democrats to pass a clean continuing resolution and end the shutdown immediately, without half measures or gamesmanship. This unexpected move left Democratic leadership reeling, with one of their most reliable constituencies publicly demanding an immediate surrender from leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. It was an astonishing development.
But the surprises didn't end there. The American Bankers Association, representing 95% of U.S. banks, issued a statement echoing the call for a clean continuing resolution. America's Credit Unions and the Independent Community Bankers of America soon followed, warning of the shutdown's threat to economic growth and Main Street economies. These are not fringe groups; they are establishment institutions that typically stay out of politics unless the stakes are high. The wind is clearly blowing against the Democrats, and these financial institutions are openly acknowledging it.
Even the legacy media, which initially covered for the Democrats, is now admitting the Democrats' uphill battle. CNN's Jake Tapper recently confronted Democrat Representative Melanie Stansbury, highlighting the Democrats' refusal to reopen the government, accusing them of using Americans' suffering as leverage. It's a narrative that only 58% of Americans believe their savings will last through retirement, with inflation and market volatility turning retirement planning into a high-stakes game.
President Trump is playing a strategic leadership role in this scenario. He has maintained a unified Republican front by refusing to negotiate until Democrats agree to reopen the government without conditions. Trump foresaw that the Democrats would suffer politically from the standoff, knowing that the party making demands is often blamed. His leadership has ensured a strong Republican front.
Moreover, the Trump administration is using the shutdown to reshape government operations. Billions in federal funding have been paused or canceled, hitting blue states hard. The Office of Management and Budget has cut 4,000 federal jobs since the shutdown began. Trump's White House is framing the shutdown as caused by Democrat demands for $1.5 trillion in new spending, particularly for illegal immigrants' healthcare benefits, a stance that has politically damaged the Democrats.
Polls reflect this shift. According to CNN's Harry Enten, Trump's approval ratings have increased since the shutdown began. The GOP's approval has also risen, while Democrats find themselves in their worst position in 20 years. The Democrats are losing the messaging war, and the polling confirms it.
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In summary, the Republicans have improved their poll numbers during the shutdown, with no political reason to cave. This shutdown is asymmetrical, with Trump gaining power and authority over Washington, D.C., while Democrats hold out for their demands. It's evident who will blink first. Institutional players, including federal workers unions, banks, and the legacy media, see the walls closing in on the Democrats. The government shutdown is effectively over, revealing the Democrats' strategy as futile from the start. Their attempt to leverage Americans' pain has only hastened their political downfall.
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