What A Day Misread the Moment: Rep. McBride On Senate Democrats
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Nov 12, 2025 
Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, renowned for her commitment to healthcare and LGBTQ+ rights, shares insights on the potential end of the government shutdown. She criticizes the current budget deal, emphasizing the need to tie reopening the government to extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. McBride also reflects on the lessons learned from recent election victories and the importance of affordability in winning over undecided voters, while analyzing effective strategies against anti-trans campaigns in Virginia.
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Shutdown Deal Misses Health-Care Fix
- The shutdown deal funds government until January but omits extended ACA subsidies that lower premiums for millions.
- Sarah McBride argues reopening government and fixing the healthcare premium crisis could have been done together now.
Don't Rush Deals Before Public Pressure Builds
- Avoid prematurely accepting deals that omit major policy priorities visible to constituents.
- Give reforms time to crystallize when public pressure is rising after elections.
Campaign On Affordability And Curiosity
- Run on affordability, curiosity, and local identity to win diverse electorates.
- Use messages that lower cost-of-living anxieties and meet voters across disagreement.