2WAY Morning Meeting Shutdown Showdown: Trump Prepares Budget Cuts He Says "Will Hurt Democrats"; AOC, Sanders Fire Back
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Oct 2, 2025 The discussion heats up around the looming government shutdown, with polling suggesting Republicans might bear the brunt of the blame. AOC and Bernie Sanders voice their concerns about healthcare costs deteriorating under such pressure. Amidst this, humor in political discourse sparks debate—can memes soften the blows of negotiations? Plus, insights into U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine and Howard Lutnick's controversial remarks about Epstein fuel further intrigue. The podcast also touches on 2028 political landscapes and community engagement through local office.
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Sequence Keeps Government Open
- Shutdown messaging is a sequencing fight: keep the government open then debate specifics later.
- Sean Spicer recommends using short extensions to buy negotiating time and avoid immediate policy battles.
Public Blame Tilts Republican
- Polls showed more voters blaming Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown, though gaps varied by poll.
- Mark Halperin highlights that public blame leans Republican, affecting political leverage.
AOC And Bernie Street Video
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders filmed a street video linking the shutdown to rising insurance costs.
- They warn doubled premiums and Medicaid cuts could cause deaths and frame the fight as about health care access.