The current US government shutdown was exposing the Republicans for wanting to destroy healthcare, while putting maximum pressure on Trump.
The longer it went on, the more certain it was, voters would vote against this regime in 2026. Because no one wants a government that does not govern.
But then 8 Democratic senators caved and voted with Republicans to help Trump get out of his mess.
Strategically, this must really be the worst move by Democrats in 2026.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/10/politics/democratic-unity-fractures-government-reopen