2WAY Morning Meeting It's Trump vs Schumer and the Democrats as a Government Shutdown Tuesday Night Is All But Certain
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Sep 30, 2025 Rachel Bade, a savvy political reporter with deep insights into Congressional dynamics, dives into the tense atmosphere surrounding potential government shutdowns. She unpacks the intricacies of Trump’s surprising proposal to bond healthcare fixes with funding discussions, shedding light on the shifting media focus during crises. The dialogue also touches on Schumer's struggles to balance Democratic expectations and the implications of Harris's book sales. Tune in for a lively discussion on these hot-button issues and the implications for the upcoming NYC mayoral race.
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House Passage Alone Won't Stop Shutdown
- House Republicans passed a stopgap but it lacks Senate support and won't prevent a shutdown alone.
- Bipartisan votes in the Senate matter more for short-term funding outcomes than House passage.
Shutdown Hinges On Narrow Vote Math
- Senate and House math makes avoiding a shutdown difficult because a few holdouts can block deals.
- Mark Halperin and Dan Turrentine stress sequencing votes and using targeted bipartisan support to produce passage.
Sequence Votes To Force Decisions
- Sequence votes: pass a short CR, then immediately vote on the ACA subsidy fix to gather Senate support.
- Use quick timing to force Senators to take public positions and create momentum.