The shutdown is over - but the fighting isn’t | Left, Right & Center

In this episode of Left, Right & Center, David Green, along with Mo Elleithee and Sarah Isgur, dissect the recent government shutdown, the political fallout, and potential Republican strategies regarding healthcare. They explore the Democratic infighting over the shutdown deal, the Republican messaging on Obamacare, and the implications of Trump's potential healthcare plans. The discussion also covers the pardon power, the Supreme Court's decision not to revisit Obergefell, and the broader political landscape, including the importance of margins in recent elections as indicators of future political energy and organization. Finally, they share their rants and raves, including Sarah's upcoming book and Mo's enthusiasm for the Netflix miniseries "Death by Lightning".

Outlines

Part 1: Shutdown Analysis

Part 2: Political Commentary

Part 3: Supreme Court and Marriage Act

Part 4: Elections and Conclusion

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The shutdown is over - but the fighting isn’t

Left, Right & Center

Part 1: Shutdown Analysis

Introduction to the Political Gap Fest and Analysis of the Government Shutdown

Debating the Shutdown Deal and the Future of Healthcare Subsidies

Republican Messaging on Healthcare and the Pressure on Democratic Leadership

Part 2: Political Commentary

Announcing Community Conversation on Substack and Reflecting on Bipartisan Dealmaking vs. Political Disruptions

Contrasting Views on the Shutdown Deal and the Epstein Files

Part 3: Supreme Court and Marriage Act

Supreme Court's Decision Not to Revisit Obergefell

Debating the Legitimacy of Concerns About Obergefell and Clarifying Clarence Thomas's Comments

Part 4: Elections and Conclusion

Predicting Midterm Elections Based on Recent Election Results

Listener Question, Rants and Raves, and Show Conclusion

The shutdown is over - but the fighting isn’t

Left, Right & Center

Part 1: Shutdown Analysis

00:00Introduction to the Political Gap Fest and Analysis of the Government Shutdown

Introduction to the Political Gap Fest and Analysis of the Government Shutdown

07:03Debating the Shutdown Deal and the Future of Healthcare Subsidies

Debating the Shutdown Deal and the Future of Healthcare Subsidies

11:13Republican Messaging on Healthcare and the Pressure on Democratic Leadership

Republican Messaging on Healthcare and the Pressure on Democratic Leadership

Part 2: Political Commentary

16:17Announcing Community Conversation on Substack and Reflecting on Bipartisan Dealmaking vs. Political Disruptions

Announcing Community Conversation on Substack and Reflecting on Bipartisan Dealmaking vs. Political Disruptions

21:25Contrasting Views on the Shutdown Deal and the Epstein Files

Contrasting Views on the Shutdown Deal and the Epstein Files

Part 3: Supreme Court and Marriage Act

26:44Supreme Court's Decision Not to Revisit Obergefell

Supreme Court's Decision Not to Revisit Obergefell

31:24Debating the Legitimacy of Concerns About Obergefell and Clarifying Clarence Thomas's Comments

Debating the Legitimacy of Concerns About Obergefell and Clarifying Clarence Thomas's Comments

Part 4: Elections and Conclusion

37:34Predicting Midterm Elections Based on Recent Election Results

Predicting Midterm Elections Based on Recent Election Results

45:30Listener Question, Rants and Raves, and Show Conclusion

Listener Question, Rants and Raves, and Show Conclusion