"For all the wailing and gnashing of teeth by Democrats unhappy with the deal to reopen the federal government, and for all the talk about a Democratic "civil war," pretty much everyone in the party agrees the longest government shutdown in history didn't work out that well for them. The lawmakers who "caved" and voted to end the stalemate thought there was no real chance to secure any of the big concessions they had originally demanded - particularly an Obamacare-subsidy extension."
"Those who didn't want to cave despaired of giving up with so little to show for the effort. Some in the latter camp appeared to have objected not so much to the surrender but its timing; giving in so soon after the big November 4 Democratic election sweep effectively killed the vibe. Unfortunately, Democrats won't have much time to sort through the ashes of the saga before they face another decision point."
Democrats broadly agree the longest government shutdown in history produced poor results for the party. Lawmakers who voted to end the stalemate believed securing major concessions, especially an Obamacare-subsidy extension, was unlikely. Others resented surrendering with minimal gains and criticized the timing of the compromise shortly after the November 4 Democratic election sweep. Funding for most federal agencies will expire January 30, forcing another high-stakes decision as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. Lawmakers must weigh filibustering a GOP spending bill, triggering another shutdown, setting strategic benchmarks, or relying on voter outcomes in November.
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