Democrats in Shambles as Their Shutdown Strategy Collapses

Liberty Nation ^ | Nov 12, 2025 | Graham J Noble

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Things are going from bad to worse for Chuck Schumer.

Leading congressional Democrats thought they had it made. Force a government shutdown, sabotage President Donald Trump’s agenda – at least for a time – and then extort their Republican opponents on Capitol Hill for all kinds of cash to fund their pet projects. Then Sunday (Nov. 9) rolled around, and seven Senate Democrats and one Independent voted with Republicans to push through a temporary government funding bill. That sets up a fight on the House floor, but the 41-day-old shutdown is, for all intents and purposes, over.

Democrats got nothing but a promise from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to hold a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. That’s not much of a win, since Republicans had already signaled they were willing to do that if Democrats gave them the votes they needed to get the lights back on in Washington, DC.

Schumer Shutdown Takes on a New Meaning

It is a resounding defeat for the opposition party, by any measure. Undoubtedly, the biggest loser is Chuck Schumer (D-NY), whose leadership of Senate Democrats is now very much in question.

“Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) proclaimed on X, after the Sunday vote. “If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?”

It is worth noting that those healthcare subsidies, though due to expire at the end of the year, have not gone away yet. So, if healthcare premiums are currently “skyrocketing,” the subsidies are not doing any good. That means Democrats do not just want an extension of the payments, but, surely, they will also be looking for a massive increase.

A statement from one of the most influential progressive activist organizations, Indivisible, bemoaned “a divided...”

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[Sacajaweau]

It passed...But 2 Republicans voted NO...??

[frank ballenger]

What about all the Dems swerve over to the left and are united again, voting 100% together? With fans all over the country voting Democratic Socialist in cities small and large.

Let’s hope not.

Other way is a delicious and exciting Dem split into two parties, losing to us everywhere.

[frank ballenger]

what will you fight for?”

Ever heard of graft? Limos and special flight plane rides to resorts. Top tier catered parties in the Hamptons. Legislation passed in return for payoffs? Cash for favors. Seat on a corporate board after leaving Congress. Book deals for millions.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Looks like Chunky Schumer’s “Happy Daze” are over. The boy has had it. It won’t be long now before the SNAPPERS will be back on the couch, eating bon bons and watching da view. No more looking for white people to eat.

[Lod881019]

Massie isn’t Republican and Steube from Ohio who likes to hear himself talk

[cpdiii]

What would have happened if the Demonic Rats (John Fetterman excepted) were successful in continuing the shut down? They would own it and were staring into a political disaster. Oddly if they were able to continue the shutdown it would help Trump. That is why Trump and the Republicans in Congress did not back down. Their logic was, “when your enemy is slitting its own throat, “just sit back and give them an ample supply of sharp knives.”

I would not play poker with Trump nor Mike Johnson. I do not want to lose my moneyl

[DeplorablePaul]

“what will you fight for?”

When the left demands that the Dems fight, they really mean win. AOC let the cat out of the bag after Ma’amdani’s election by saying that the DSA is fighting a two front war against both Republicans and establishment Democrats. Schumer fell into the trap.