Political Beatdown with Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas OMG! Senate Has SHOCKING VOTE To End SHUTDOWN!?!
Nov 10, 2025
Michael Cohen dives into a surprising Senate deal where eight Democrats sided with the GOP, critiquing its superficial benefits. He highlights that some government workers remain paid while others suffer, questioning the fairness of shutdown payouts. Cohen labels the deal a mere 'donation,' lacking real concessions for Democrats, and argues it's a capitulation rather than a compromise. He warns that this pattern risks empowering Trump further and undermines future negotiations, urging a reevaluation of Democratic strategy.
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Reopening Was Political Surrender
- The Senate advance by eight Democrats gave Republicans government reopening without tangible concessions.
- Michael Cohen calls it a surrender that traded real leverage for a handshake vote in December.
Senators' TV Explanations Played On-Air
- Cohen plays clips of senators like Angus King and Jeanne Shaheen explaining why they voted to advance the plan.
- These clips show Democrats citing failed strategy and hopes Republicans will address ACA premiums.
Public Vote Lowers Leverage
- Cohen argues making the health-care vote public removes pressure and makes compromise less likely.
- He warns Republicans won't negotiate in good faith and a floor vote is a hollow promise.