Politix King Of The Swill
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Oct 15, 2025 The hosts dive into the ongoing government shutdown and its potential to drag on indefinitely. They explore Trump’s questionable strategies to manage it and discuss whether anti-authoritarian sentiment can truly mobilize the public over economic concerns. Additionally, they analyze the political implications of the No Kings protests and whether Republican responses indicate weakness or a strategic maneuver. The conversation is packed with insights on how public opinion influences Democratic strategies and the dynamics of civil resistance.
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Kinglike Shutdown Strategy
- Trump is minimizing shutdown pain by paying troops and essential staff while sidestepping congressional leverage.
- That approach reduces pressure on both parties and risks normalizing unilateral executive power.
Legal Limits Of Selective Pay
- The legality of selectively paying employees during a shutdown is dubious and likely contested.
- Brian Beutler warns this could be illegal and hard to test in court without clear standing or unequal treatment.
Anti-Deficiency Act Tension
- The Anti-Deficiency Act forbids creating new payment obligations without appropriation.
- Matthew Yglesias notes continued payments for prior obligations could be argued as lawful, complicating litigation.