2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin "They're Crazy!" Trump Blames Democrats for Shutdown as Democrats, GOP Trade Insults on Senate Floor
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Nov 8, 2025 Marc Caputo, a political reporter at Axios, and Josh Christenson, Washington bureau chief of the New York Post, dive into the chaos of the government shutdown. They analyze Senator Schumer's funding plan and debate the sincerity of his bipartisan efforts. The duo reacts to John Thune's passionate Senate floor speech and discusses the implications of Trump's push to end the filibuster. They also predict a mid-November resolution and explore a recent poll on Democratic leadership, highlighting the changing landscape of Capitol Hill.
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Democrats' ACA Offer Was Largely Symbolic
- Democrats offered a one-year ACA subsidy extension largely as a political signal rather than a fresh bipartisan bargaining chip.
- Josh Christenson and Mark Caputo suggest the move aimed more to show unity and reasonableness than to win Republican acceptance.
Personal Frustration Fuels Filibuster Attacks
- Trump is personally frustrated by Senate rules like the filibuster because they block his agenda despite GOP Senate margins.
- Marc Caputo explains Trump's anger stems from feeling thwarted by opponents he views as lesser figures like Chuck Schumer.
Shutdown Likely Extends Toward Mid-November
- Market traders and observers see a low near-term chance of a quick shutdown resolution and expect continuation into mid-November.
- Both guests predicted the impasse likely stretches toward November 16–17, taking it close to Thanksgiving pressures.
