"We had a huge night last night, and striking a weak deal in the immediate aftermath would be a self own,"
"The sweeping, powerful election results mean Senate Dems should absolutely NOT cut a deal that doesn't protect Americans' healthcare."
"thrown out every agreement made this year."
"Caving without concessions would sap Democrats' momentum and undercut the party's support from its base."
Democrats won back the Virginia governorship and retained New Jersey by double digits, while securing unexpected supermajorities in the Virginia House of Delegates and the New Jersey State Assembly. Democrats also captured key races in Pennsylvania and New York City. California voters approved a proposition enabling Democratic lawmakers to redraw a congressional map to offset Republican mid-decade redistricting in Texas. Party sources argued that striking a weak deal immediately would squander momentum and alienate the base. Messaging warned that caving without concessions would undercut support, and President Trump conceded the shutdown hurt Republicans electorally.
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