Left, Right & Center Could the SNAP deadline get Congress to end the shutdown?
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Oct 31, 2025 
Mo Elleithee, the executive director at Georgetown's Institute of Politics, and Sarah Isger, a lawyer and senior editor at The Dispatch, tackle pressing issues like the looming SNAP deadline and its impact on millions. They explore whether economic pressures can spur Congress to end the ongoing shutdown. The discussion also delves into the controversial East Wing renovations at the White House, raising questions about private funding and access. Additionally, they assess key upcoming elections, emphasizing Virginia's significance for national trends.
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Shutdown Pressure Points Can Force Action
- The SNAP cutoff and other service disruptions create escalating pressure points that may compel action.
- Mo Elleithee argues the president should convene leaders to force a resolution before public pain mounts.
Shutdowns Reflect Longstanding Congressional Dysfunction
- Congress has failed to pass regular appropriations for decades, making shutdowns predictable.
- Sarah Isger says the stakes must be ratcheted up each shutdown, which she calls both stupid and dangerous.
LaGuardia Delay Illustrates Travel Pain
- Sarah Isger described waiting eight hours at LaGuardia due to the shutdown.
- She used the experience to express personal fatigue and frustration with travel delays.