All In with Chris Hayes Epstein reckoning returns as end of shutdown looms
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Nov 12, 2025 Guest
Danny Seisler (Sheriff-elect of Bucks County)
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Ro Khanna
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Mikie Sherrill
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Hakeem Jeffries
Join Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, as he dives into strategies surrounding the government shutdown and Affordable Care Act negotiations. Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey's governor-elect, highlights the impact of affordability in her campaign triumph. Ro Khanna pushes for accountability regarding the Epstein files, advocating for a full release vote in Congress. Lastly, Sheriff-elect Danny Seisler shares insights on community policing and the importance of separating local law enforcement from immigration enforcement to build trust.
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Democrats Prioritize Government Functioning
- The shutdown highlighted Democrats' willingness to keep government functioning even while out of power.
- That institutional sense of responsibility shaped decisions to end the shutdown despite political costs.
GOP Strategy: Increase Pain To Gain Leverage
- Republicans deliberately 'turned up the pain dial' during the shutdown to pressure Democrats and voters.
- That strategy aimed to force concessions by increasing harm to federal workers and benefit recipients.
Shutdown Elevated ACA Subsidy Visibility
- The shutdown amplified the ACA premium subsidy issue and gave voice to millions affected by rising costs.
- Even a short leverage campaign can shift national attention and yield political lessons for future fights.
