The Source with Kaitlan Collins Election Results Embolden Democrats In Shutdown Fight
Nov 6, 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders, a longtime advocate for health care reform, discusses how recent election victories represent a rebuke of Trumpism, emphasizing the need for health care affordability. Congressman Mike Lawler shares insights on Republican losses in New York, highlighting the importance of local campaigning and messaging on economic concerns. David Axelrod analyzes the implications of these election results on voter sentiment, while Scott Jennings advises Republicans on strategies moving forward. Together, they navigate the shifting political landscape.
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Election Night Shifted The Political Calculus
- Democrats' big wins shifted the political calculus in Washington toward affordability as a winning message.
- Election results pressured Republicans and changed negotiation dynamics on the shutdown and messaging.
Affordability Fueled Voter Backlash
- Bernie Sanders said voters rejected Trumpism largely because of affordability and health-care worries.
- He argued extending ACA tax credits could end the shutdown if the president negotiates in good faith.
Grassroots Messaging Beat Establishment Endorsements
- Zoran Mamdani's grassroots, young-voter strategy succeeded without establishment endorsements.
- Sanders says his message about wealth inequality and working-class struggles resonates nationally.