Psaki: Shutdown fight shows need for a new kind of Democratic politics

Political Landscape & Party Dynamics - The report suggests the deal signals to Trump that he should continue demanding concessions [1] - A critical minority of Democrats are perceived as not understanding the current political climate of non-rational negotiation [1] - The analysis emphasizes a shift from bipartisanship, with one party actively undermining the system [2] - The report highlights growing frustration among Democrats regarding the lack of aggressive opposition to Trump [3] - The analysis points to a growing number of Democrats, both inside and outside Washington, recognizing the need for a different approach [4] Democratic Party Response & Internal Conflicts - Democratic Senate candidates across the ideological spectrum opposed the deal [5] - The report mentions calls for new leadership within the Senate [6] - Grassroots group Indivisible will not endorse Senate candidates who don't call for new Democratic leadership [9] - The report downplays the narrative of Democratic infighting, emphasizing a broader movement for change [9][10] Republican Party Challenges & Internal Strife - The Republican party is described as being in disarray [15] - The MAGA movement is experiencing internal conflict over association with white supremacists [16] - Republicans face renewed scrutiny regarding Jeffrey Epstein, potentially creating further division [17][18] - Election results indicate voters are dissatisfied with Trump's performance on key promises [20] External Factors & Political Momentum - Protests against the Trump administration continue [11] - Democrats are making gains in redistricting battles across several states [12][13][14]