THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec Seethes as Fresh Polls Show Him Losing Shutdown Badly
Oct 6, 2025
In this discussion, Amanda Marcotte, a savvy political writer known for her insights on MAGA politics, joins to dissect the latest polling on the government shutdown. She highlights how Republican messaging fails to resonate beyond their base, alienating crucial moderate voters. Amanda also addresses the impact of misinformation on public perception and dives into why Democrats are gaining ground. With shifting dynamics and fracture points within Trump's coalition, the conversation sheds light on crucial strategies that could empower Democrats.
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Messaging Self-Contradiction Hurts Republicans
- Republicans are internally conflicted about taking credit for a shutdown while blaming Democrats for it.
- That contradiction damages their messaging and helps explain why polls show GOP taking more blame.
MAGA Thrills Split The Coalition
- MAGA's core instincts revel in punishing opponents and stoking resentment, which pleases the base.
- That approach alienates the marginal 'price of eggs' voters Trump needs to win broader support.
Immigration Lie As A Distraction
- The White House pushes a big lie that Democrats want Medicaid for undocumented immigrants to distract from cuts to Americans.
- Amanda Marcotte argues this tactic aims to shift focus away from actual Republican plans to cut health coverage.