The Chris Cuomo Project The Real Reason the Shutdown Ended
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Nov 13, 2025 Chris Cuomo dives into the complexities of the recent shutdown, revealing how entrenched laws limited meaningful outcomes for progressives. He discusses the tension between the outrage economy and effective governance, emphasizing the shift from anger to achievable wins in healthcare and affordability. The contrasting dynamics of the MAGA and MEGA movements are uncovered, highlighting their impact on political expectations for 2026. Cuomo argues that Democrats face a dual threat, predicting internal conflicts as they navigate these challenges.
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Shutdowns Rarely Deliver Real Change
- Chris Cuomo argues shutdowns never achieve the minority's stated goals and mostly platform issues.
- He cites history to show shutdowns move the needle only rarely and briefly.
Demand A Concrete Alternative
- Ask critics who claim Democrats "caved" to specify what alternative they actually expected.
- Demand concrete plans and historical precedents before accepting outrage narratives.
Subsidies Were Structurally Limited
- Cuomo says ACA improved access but not affordability, so cost remains the core problem.
- He explains subsidies were short-term by law and reconciliation limited long-term fixes.