Democrats divided after moderates split to end shutdown - Washington Week PBS

[Rhiannon12866]

Democrats are wrestling with fissures between the moderate senators who brokered the deal to end the government shutdown and the progressive wing of the party, which hoped to hold the line. - Aired on 11/14/2025.

[rampartd]

1. i watch washington week on pbs, but must comment on title

after all that has happened to trump and his henchmen, the headline is "democrats divided!"

of course we are divided. it says so right in our name. we are democrats.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Years ago, the closest I had to a grandfather always watched Washington Week while I'd fall asleep

He was a committed Democrat and I wish so much that I could talk to him now, but then I can't help thinking that what's happening now would break his heart.