RealClearPolitics Podcast Senate Votes to End the Shutdown
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Nov 10, 2025 The hosts dive into the Senate's decision to end the government shutdown, exploring the internal rift within the Democratic Party. They discuss Trump's spectacle at an NFL game, his promise of $2,000 checks, and his mass pardons, including controversial figures. The resignation of the BBC's director general over editing issues sparks a debate on media integrity. They also analyze the implications of Syria's new president visiting the White House and celebrate Warren Zevon's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Shutdown Ended By Bipartisan Vote
- The shutdown ended after eight Democrats joined Republicans to reach 60 votes and reopened the government until January 30th.
- Progressives see betrayal while hosts argue reopening relieved immediate harm to federal workers and services.
Progressive Outrage Versus Practical Harm
- Carl Cannon and Tom Bevan say progressive outrage is partly performative and ignores real harms from the shutdown.
- They argue restoring pay and services was a tangible win for military families and those on food stamps.
Shutdown As Strategic Leverage
- The Atlantic argued the shutdown tactic aimed to force Republicans to drop the filibuster, offering a larger strategic payoff.
- Hosts counter that claiming electoral mandates to keep the government closed is disingenuous.