As the U.S. government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, the tension and frustration inside the Democratic Party have reached a level not seen in recent years. Party leaders, staffers, and lawmakers are navigating a highly complex political environment where every decision is weighed not just for its immediate effect but for its potential consequences in an already volatile election year. Recent polls suggest a notable shift in public sentiment: a growing number of Americans now place the primary responsibility for the ongoing shutdown on Senate Democrats, a reversal from previous weeks when public opinion was more evenly split or leaned toward Republicans.Continue reading…
