Verdict with Ted Cruz

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country.

 

Schumer Shutdown Backfires as Democrats Face Political Meltdown

Government Shutdown Looms As House And Senate Disagree On Funding Bill

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The Schumer Shutdown: Why Democrats Are Losing the Political Battle

As the federal government enters its sixth day of the “Schumer Shutdown,” the political winds are shifting—and not in favor of the Democrats. On the latest episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson unpacked the real reasons behind the shutdown and why Democrats are panicking.

Democrats in Disarray

Senator Cruz didn’t mince words: “Democrats are panicking. The American people recognize that they have shut the government down in an act of petulance.” According to Cruz, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is bowing to pressure from the radical left, choosing political theater over governance. The Democrats’ refusal to pass a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) has left them without a clear exit strategy.

The Real Agenda: Health Care for Illegal Immigrants?

One of the most explosive revelations from the episode is that the Democrats’ proposed funding bill includes provisions for government-funded health care for illegal immigrants. While Democrats publicly deny this, Cruz points out that the language in their own bill contradicts their statements. “There’s a level of incoherence in terms of what their ask is,” Cruz said, highlighting the disconnect between their rhetoric and legislative actions.

Polling Paints a Grim Picture

Cruz cited a recent CBS poll showing that 64% of Americans view the Democrat Party as “weak” and 46% as “extreme.” Only 27% believe the party is “strong,” and a mere 26% think it is “effective.” These numbers are devastating for a party trying to maintain control of the Senate and White House.

The Political Fallout

The shutdown is not just a bureaucratic inconvenience—it’s a political crisis for Democrats. Cruz predicts that the shutdown will end with “complete and total capitulation from the Democrats.” Why? Because the longer it drags on, the more it exposes the party’s internal fractures and unpopular priorities.

Conclusion

The Schumer Shutdown is more than a budgetary standoff—it’s a referendum on the direction of the Democrat Party. As Senator Cruz put it, “This is the definition of a political crisis.” With public opinion turning and no clear path forward, Democrats may soon be forced to choose between appeasing their radical base or reopening the government for the American people.


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