Louder with Crowder Shutdown Backfire: Dems Are In Major Trouble While Trump Takes on the World in Asia
Oct 29, 2025
The conversation dives into how the government shutdown is surprisingly boosting Republican popularity. Bill Gates is rethinking his stance on climate change, now favoring poverty and global health over aggressive emissions targets. There's also a compelling argument about how strict environmental policies might negatively impact developing nations. Plus, the case for Japan as America's key ally is made, highlighted by Trump's recent visit and a special gift from former PM Abe's collection.
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Shutdown Rally Helps Republicans
- The government shutdown has unexpectedly boosted Republican approval ratings and not hurt Trump support.
- Polling shows Republicans gained with the base and independents, worsening Democrats' midterm position.
Democrats Lose Credit For Running Government
- Federal employees and the public are blaming Democrats for the SNAP lapse and shutdown failures.
- That blame undermines Democrats' claim to be better managers of big government.
Own Your Position Boldly
- Republicans should stop compromising on core positions and own their platform to win trust.
- Embrace clear policies like ending SNAP to force voters to choose and rally supporters.
