THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Wrecked Trump’s Entire Shutdown Strategy
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Oct 8, 2025 Join veteran congressional scholar Norman Ornstein as he explores the recent chaos caused by Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Twitter outburst. Greene's demand for help regarding expiring ACA subsidies throws a wrench in Republican plans, exposing fractures in the MAGA coalition. Ornstein discusses how this situation shifts the blame to the GOP in the government shutdown fight, what Democrats can do to leverage the moment, and the implications for health insurance coverage. Dive into the intricacies of this political drama, where every tweet can spark a crisis!
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Greene Shifted The Political Frame
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's public complaint exposed a GOP weakness on expiring ACA subsidies.
- That shifts the shutdown blame toward Republicans and undermines Trump's strategy of blaming Democrats.
Control Means Responsibility
- Republicans control government now, so they bear political responsibility for a shutdown.
- Democrats' simple message — 'They want to take away your health care' — lands harder in this context.
Internal GOP Fault Lines Exposed
- Greene's complaint revealed GOP leaders lack a coherent plan to prevent premium spikes.
- That fuels divisions within GOP ranks between vulnerable Republicans and hardliners.