(Bloomberg) — It’s the last day to sign up for Obamacare health insurance plans and lawmakers remain at loggerheads over whether to revive federal subsidies and reverse a dramatic surge in premiums for more than 20 million Americans. The subsidy expiration has become a significant issue in this year’s midterm elections, which are focused squarely on voter concerns about the cost of living. With premiums expected to more than double on average, failure to reach a bipartisan accord puts vulnerable Republica ...

Joining us now, Angela Corusone, president of Media Matters, Mini Timaraju, president of Reproductive Freedom for All, and Max Rose, former Democratic congressman of New York. It is good to see you all. Um, Angelo, I I wonder when you look at the aggregate headlines, everything that has transpired just in the past few weeks, and I get that we are in a moment where time feels like a flat circle.Um, is it a minor setback for this presidency or is it a devastating blow. Uh, I think that let's look at how he pe ...

Political Analysis of Government Shutdown - The Democratic leadership responded to their base's anger towards the Trump administration by engaging in a fight, exemplified by the longest government shutdown in history [1] - The shutdown caused significant disruption in government services, impacting ordinary people [2] - Democrats manipulated the politics of the shutdown, while Republicans played the game on a board where defeat was inevitable [4] - Policy-wise, the Democrats seemingly caved, but politically, it was a zero-sum game where Republicans structured the situation to their disadvantage [5][6] - Republicans faced political damage as people experienced astronomical increases in Obamacare premiums, disproportionately concentrated in red states [7] Trump Administration's Actions and Optics - The Trump administration's rhetoric and actions regarding SNAP funding for 42 million Americans appeared "mustache twirlingly evil," leading to court challenges and negative optics [9][10] - Despite potential negative impacts, the hardcore MAGA voter base remains strongly supportive of President Trump [11] - Many people who depend on government support do not believe they do, highlighting a disconnect in understanding [12][13] - Elections are not won by the MAGA base alone; independent voters are crucial, and the shutdown likely looked bad to them [14] Future Political Landscape - The narrative will likely focus on the fact that 40-day shutdowns only happen under Trump [15] - The continuing resolution extends only through mid-January, suggesting the possibility of another shutdown [16] - The Trump administration chose to maximize the inconvenience of the shutdown, indicating a different political strategy [18]

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Here in New York, we will not stand on the sidelines with the timid souls on the sidelines who don't care, will not invest their their heart and soul into this battle. This is a war. We are at war.And that's why the gloves are off and I say bring it on. That is New York Governor Kathy Hokll earlier this hour welcoming Texas Democratic lawmakers to her state after dozens of them fled the Lonear State to block a vote on new congressional maps. The redistricting plan backed by President Trump could help Republ ...

Joining me now, Michael Hardaway, former communications director for Congressman Hakeem Jeff and Brendan Buck, MSNBC political analyst and former press secretary for Paul Ryan and John Boehner. Gentlemen, thanks for being here on a Saturday in the summer. Michael, we'll start with you.What's your take on ads like this, especially targeting what appears to be MAGA voters. Well, it's brilliant for one reason. Those MAGA voters are never going to vote Democratic, but that's not the point.The idea is to make th ...