WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Schumer's Shutdown Drags On, as Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights
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Nov 7, 2025 Joining the discussion are Kate Batchelder-Odell, an Editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal known for her insights on governance, and Kim Strassel, a conservative columnist with sharp commentary on politics. They dive into why Democrats are prolonging the government shutdown and the implications of trying to extend ObamaCare subsidies. The impact on air travel is significant, with the FAA cutting flights. The duo also explores Trump's controversial suggestion to abolish the filibuster and its potential repercussions on political dynamics.
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Election Wins Used As Leverage
- Democrats view election wins as leverage to keep the shutdown and demand Obamacare-subsidy extensions.
- Kate Batchelder-Odell and Kim Strassel argue voters likely wanted solutions, not prolonged partisan stunts.
Republican Split Limits Schumer's Leverage
- Republicans remain divided on extending Obamacare subsidies, so Schumer's leverage is limited.
- Kim Strassel says GOP won't concede without changes to subsidies or underlying ACA rules.
One-Year Extension Is A Temporary Fix
- A one-year subsidy extension is largely symbolic and creates another future deadline.
- Kate Batchelder-Odell warns a short extension merely perpetuates the same pressure cycle.