What Next | Daily News and Analysis How To Lose a Government Shutdown
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Nov 11, 2025 
Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times opinion columnist and political analyst, delves into the recent government shutdown and the Democratic strategy behind it. He explains why shutdowns typically backfire on the minority party and critiques Democrats for their ineffective goals. Bouie analyzes Chuck Schumer's leadership role, discusses generational divides within the party, and highlights the political costs of the shutdown. He also examines Trump's declining popularity and predicts how he might react to political setbacks.
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Shutdowns Usually Backfire On The Minority
- Shutdowns as a tactic usually fail for the minority party and empower the majority instead.
- Jamelle Bouie argues Democrats' 40-day holdout still couldn't force Republican concessions or meaningfully check Trump.
Misreading The Voter Mood
- Democrats misread voters by treating the moment as 'normal' politics.
- Bouie says that attitude, exemplified by calls for a return to normalcy, underestimates voters' demand for a different posture.
A Short CR That Defers Big Battles
- The deal was a short continuing resolution that only funds government until January.
- It restores SNAP and federal paychecks but leaves long-term disputes, like ACA tax credits, unresolved.