US EditionHow Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight
Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez push Democrats to maintain shutdown stance demanding extension of $400 billion in Obamacare subsidies despite internal party disputes and Republican opposition.
- On October 1 the federal government shut down after funding lapsed, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mobilizing supporters as roughly 1.4 million federal employees face furloughs.
- Democrats demanded extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders saying senators must prevent 15 million people losing coverage and over 20 million facing doubled premiums.
- Moderates inside the party pushed back, led by Rep. Jared Golden, who said it’s wrong to shut the government over health tax credits, while Maine state auditor Matthew Dunlap launched a primary challenge to Golden.
- Public polling shows 39% blame Trump and Republicans most, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said top Democrats will not change course.
- Seven months later, progressives' position has become the party consensus, shifting Democratic strategy on the shutdown as Sanders uses his Senate influence to warn of `going to get a tea party` if ignored.
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