Newsom says Democrats made 'right call' in shutdown fight over health care

Healthcare & Government Shutdown - Democrats believe healthcare subsidies extension is a winning issue in the government shutdown battle [1][2] - A potential 100%+ increase in premiums is a defining issue for many Americans [4] - Democrats are fighting for people, including those who voted for Trump, who are facing economic anxiety [3] Economic Impact & Social Welfare - 5 million Californians potentially stand to lose food assistance [5] - 55 million Americans in the Governor's home state will be impacted by cuts to a specific program [7] - The Trump administration's decision to cut the program during Thanksgiving is a disgrace, as USDA has a contingency fund [6] Political Stance & Negotiation - Democrats are standing up for the people and asking for relief on healthcare costs [10] - Trump is not serious about ending the shutdown and was not negotiating in good faith [11][12] - Trump wanted the shutdown and was golfing over the weekend before it [12]