Staff Reports
In the ever-entertaining world of politics, the latest act of folly seems to revolve around the Democrats’ tactic of risking a government shutdown just to squeeze more money out of the budget. It’s almost as if they’re stuck in some sort of Groundhog Day scenario, replaying the same disastrous tactics and expecting different results. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, with his experience and insight, calls this game nothing short of insanity. He’s spot on, as usual. It seems the Democrats have chosen to play a game where the only losers are the American people who don’t want either increased spending or a government shutdown.
The situation becomes even more bizarre when you consider that the leaders orchestrating this grand spectacle—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries—are both hailing from New York City. For those unfamiliar, this is hardly representative of mainstream America. New York City might as well be on a different planet when it comes to political sensibilities, and it’s teetering on electing a mayor whose views are so left-wing, he might just orbit into another universe soon. This metropolitan mindset seems to have left Schumer and Jeffries completely out of touch with the everyday American, the kind who doesn’t live within walking distance of Times Square.
The Democrat leadership, once a powerhouse with figures like Nancy Pelosi at the helm, now resembles a jumbled assortment of radicalized figures grasping at straws of power. Schumer, bless his heart, is hanging on by a thread. The irony is not lost here, as he attempts to paint conservative-leaning polls as biased—an argument most would regard as laughable at best. Meanwhile, Hakeem Jeffries appears slightly more anchored but still struggles to captivate the trust that would have been afforded a leader of Pelosi’s caliber.
Statistical evidence further punctuates this political circus. With Gallup showing the Democrats at an all-time low in favorable ratings, it becomes that much clearer why people are ditching their lifelong affiliations. It’s reported that a surge of new Republicans signing up in New Mexico outpaces the usual interest thrice over. It’s as if the Democrats announcing they’re the party of big-government socialists is driving Americans to rethink their political loyalty. With every misstep, the Democrats edge their supporters closer to the exit.
While Democrats may flounder, the Republicans who spent four years contemplating strategic moves after the Obama administration are more than ready for this confrontation. Preparedness is key, and the GOP stands ready to face whatever the Democrats throw their way. The Democrats, on the other hand, may soon feel like they’re staring down the barrel of political obsolescence when the dust settles from their latest attempt at power politics.
