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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 19 MIN

Did The Democrats Cave Or Play The Long Game?

from Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes

Eight Democratic caucus senators vote to end the government shutdown after 40 days, after brokering a deal with Republicans that doesn't include protecting healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans. It was the reason Democrats forced a shutdown, and now it looks like they get nothing. What was it all for? Did the Democrats really cave or were they playing the long game?Grant explains the deal the Senate made, the divide within the Democratic party over who should lead it, and what has to happen in the House before the shutdown can actually end. Support the showFollow along on social media SaySo: @GrantHermes X: @GrantHermesInsta: @Grant__HermesTiktok: Grant_Hermes

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