The Daily Punch Inside Schumer's shutdown strategy
Sep 19, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unveils his strategy for potential government shutdowns, weighing risks and proposing a continuing resolution. The discussion delves into how funding battles might impact Democrats politically. Additionally, the White House is reportedly engaging with critical House Democrats before a pivotal spending vote. The conversation also touches on the competitive landscape for the 2026 elections, highlighted by the ongoing ad wars over Obamacare premium subsidies.
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Schumer Frames A Likely Shutdown
- Chuck Schumer presents a hardline CR to the end of October as a principled stance against Republican cuts and rescissions.
- He portrays a shutdown as likely and frames Democrats as defending key priorities like Obamacare subsidies.
2013 Echoes In Current Strategy
- Jake Sherman compares the current standoff to the 2013 playbook where shutdown pressure was used politically.
- He argues both sides are entrenched and there's little middle ground on a seven-week CR.
Democratic Unity Hides Risk
- Democratic unity behind Schumer exists but risk remains from senators uneasy about a shutdown.
- Internal fissures could emerge if negotiations shift or pressure rises from vulnerable Democrats.