Democrats Cede Shutdown Victory Over ACA Subsidies
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Referenced in the context of President Trump throwing lavish parties at Mar-a-Lago, implying a disconnect from the struggles of ordinary Americans.
People Mentioned
- Donald J. Trump (President) - Central figure in the podcast's discussion of the government shutdown, his actions, and political strategies.
- Nikki Haley - Mentioned in a hypothetical scenario as an alternative president with similar healthcare policies but without the authoritarian tendencies attributed to Trump.
- Tony Fabrizio (Trump's long-time pollster) - Referenced for releasing a survey indicating that letting ACA tax credits expire could be detrimental to Republican efforts in competitive House districts.
- Chuck Schumer - Mentioned for his compromise offer to reopen the government if Republicans extended tax credits for a year.