Democrats Are in a Messaging Minefield After Government Shutdown Fold

Democrats emerged from the longest ever government shutdown with virtually nothing to show for it — at least in terms of health care.

That’s a messaging conundrum for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses, and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.

“It doesn’t help us,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal told NOTUS in a brief interview. “I don’t think it helps us, because we’re not delivering a victory.”