Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats are ‘tremendously united’ in effort to end government shutdown

Government Shutdown & Negotiations - The Republican party is perceived as being in a difficult position due to the government shutdown [2] - Democratic leadership, specifically Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, are leading negotiations [3][4] - Republicans are seen as not having a clear plan for the American people [3] - The Republican administration has a history of not keeping its word [7] - Democrats are united in their stance [4][8] Healthcare & Policy - Protecting and expanding healthcare access for all Americans is a key priority [3] - Concerns exist that healthcare premiums are doubling, potentially impacting the elderly [5] - A trillion dollars in cuts to the healthcare system by the Republican majority are expected to have devastating effects [10] - The claim that Democrats are fighting for healthcare for undocumented people is false [9] - The focus should be on ensuring people can afford necessities like insulin and food [5][6][10]