Democrats Are Being Crushed By Their Own

Democrats Under Fire

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, and their caucus face mounting criticism for keeping the government closed.

Even liberal outlets are running harsh stories, with one observer noting,

“When you’ve lost your own cheerleaders in the press, it’s a sure sign the shutdown strategy is backfiring spectacularly.”

Failed Senate Votes

According to The Hill, “Senate Democrats voted Wednesday

to block a House-passed stopgap funding bill that would reopen the federal government until Nov. 21.”

The measure fell short 55–45, needing 60 votes.

Critical Headlines

The Washington Post declared, “Congressional Democrats embrace government shutdown.”

Even the Associated Press wrote, “Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill…

putting it on a near certain path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday for the first time in nearly seven years.”

Political Stakes

With Democrats sticking to demands on health care, critics warn the tactic is hurting the public while fueling political backlash.