Larry Kudlow: Democrats Are Losing the Battle Over Government Shutdown

Democratic Fatigue and Shutdown Stalemate

• 💡 Fatigue is setting in on the Democratic side regarding the ongoing government shutdown, with many realizing they are losing this battle.
• 📌 The current situation is described as a pointless endeavor causing pain and hardship, stemming from a Democratic spending baseline that Schumer voted for.
• 🎯 Democratic unions are increasingly calling for an end to the shutdown and the signing of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to negotiate policies later.

Potential Shutdown Resolutions

• 🗓️ With the House CR expiring on November 21st, a new deadline necessitates renegotiation, likely involving a new CR.
• 🗣️ Discussions are surfacing about how to exit the shutdown, with some Democratic senators potentially being persuaded to vote against it.
• 🤝 Senator Thune is believed to be working behind closed doors to broker a resolution among Democrats.

Economic and Social Impacts

• ✈️ The shutdown is causing significant disruptions, including canceled and delayed flights due to a lack of essential workers.
• ⚠️ Concerns are raised about 42 million people on SNAP benefits, with suggestions of waste, fraud, and abuse, and questions about eligibility for able-bodied individuals.

Industry and White House Perspectives

• 📢 Private industry and union leadership are reportedly unified behind Republicans, with the White House stating Democrats have "completely lost the plot" and are endangering Americans.
• 🏥 Future healthcare spending negotiations are expected to be difficult, and policy rewriting should be done through proper channels.

Trump's Filibuster Proposal

• 🚀 President Trump's suggestion to end the filibuster is seen as a potential monkey wrench, with concerns it could lead to Democrats regaining Congress and enacting significant policy changes like stacking the Supreme Court or altering right-to-work laws.