General Discussion

Given that:
They don't care if people die for lack of health care;
They've wanted to kill ACA since Obama signed it;
Trump would likely veto it, rather than admit defeat to the "radical left lunatics"

I think that assumption is on very shaky ground.

I am not motivated in any way shape or form to defend Fetterman. He's like a freakishly sized Manchin, with some weird marbles rattling in his skull.

In my judgement, extending the shutdown would NOT have coerced this fascist regime to give in to Democratic demands.