Pod Save America Shutdown for What? (Schumer's Version)
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Nov 11, 2025 Eight Democratic senators broke ranks to strike a deal with Republicans, raising eyebrows among party members. The hosts delve into Chuck Schumer's leadership struggles amid this controversy. Meanwhile, Trump stirs up conversation with preemptive pardons for allies linked to the 2020 election chaos, while Ghislaine Maxwell reportedly enjoys lavish treatment in prison. The podcast also critiques Trump’s appearance at a Washington game amid boos and explores the implications of changing voting rules.
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Shutdown Ended Without Fixing Premiums
- Eight Senate Democrats cut a deal to end the shutdown without winning ACA subsidy protections for premiums.
- The deal funds government short-term and restores workers but leaves the core affordability fight unresolved.
Shutdown Had No Realistic Endgame
- Hosts argued the shutdown lacked a realistic endgame and never built sufficient leverage against Republicans.
- They say shutdowns historically fail to secure policy wins when the opposition resists concessions.
Use Visible Pressure Or Filibuster Carve-Outs
- Democrats could have prolonged visible pain through Thanksgiving to pressure Republicans into concessions.
- They also could have temporarily waived the filibuster for reopening the government to force a resolution.
