Schumer-Linked Group Reportedly Tells Democrats To Gear Up For Long-Term Shutdown

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Schumer-Linked Group Reportedly Tells Democrats To Gear Up For Long-Term Shutdown


Caden Olson
Congressional Reporter
October 07, 2025 5:11 PM ET
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A super PAC closely aligned with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reportedly urging Democrats to hold firm in the government shutdown fight, arguing that the party is winning the political messaging battle, according to a memo obtained by Axios.

The memo from Senate Majority PAC (SMP), one of the top groups backing Senate Democrats, warned that it would be a “mistake to take the pressure off Republicans,” according to Axios, and that Democrats’ stance on protecting affordable health care is winning with voters. The report comes as the government enters its seventh day of a shutdown, already the fourth longest in the country’s history, with government programs and federal employees feeling the impact as benefits and pay lapse.

The internal guidance framed the shutdown as a political opportunity to define the 2026 midterms around health care costs and inflation, issues Democrats believe favor them, according to Axios. “Don’t flinch,” the memo instructed Democrats.

Polling commissioned by SMP reportedly found that 52% of likely 2026 voters blame President Trump and congressional Republicans for the shutdown, while 40% blame Democrats, according to Axios. 62% of respondents said preventing major health insurance premium hikes is more important than ending the shutdown quickly.

Other polling also found that a hefty 78% of Americans support extending the ACA’s enhanced tax credits, comprised of 92% of Democrats and 59% of Republicans.

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[Kamaji]

The longer it stays shut down, the longer people will have to realize that, for the most part, the federal government just isn't that crucial to daily life.

[Free Vulcan]

They seem to have no strategy or end game, just a complete siege mentality with no Plan B if it doesn't work.

[bilo]

The longer it stays shut down, the longer people will have to realize that, for the most part, the federal government just isn't that crucial to daily life.

I agree, but dept.'s we do need are not being paid as well. I'm thinking primarily about law enforcement and defense.

I believe the only way the Rats will capitulate is as Pres. Trump starts eliminating large numbers of dept.'s and govt. employees. It's surprising and perplexing to me why Pres. Trump hasn't started making these cuts.