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The Democrats' insistence on certain policies, like DEI and open borders, is not aligned with the majority of Americans' views, which could affect their electoral success.

I think Democrats need to, it's not enough to say, vote for me and the political crisis will end. It's how are we as a country going to get out of this political crisis together? We want a path for every American to make a living, make sure there's a living to make, and make sure that we have a government that protects our rights and freedoms, no matter who we are, no matter who we voted for.

The Democrats' insistence on certain policies, like DEI and open borders, may not align with the majority of Americans' views.

There is a debate within the Democratic Party about whether to focus on health care or democracy as the central issue in negotiations with Republicans.

There's a strategic divide in the Democratic Party over whether to focus on lawlessness and democracy or stick to pocketbook issues like healthcare. This shutdown is a reflection of those internal debates.

There is a belief that the current era, while challenging, is not the worst in American history, and decisions within normal politics can still shape the future positively.

There are important debates about what fights the Democratic Party should take on, what policies to advocate for, and whether litmus tests are powerful or holding the party back.

The idea of a cold civil war reflects the deep divisions in the country, but there is still a belief that politics can shape the future within normal means.

There is a growing concern that political divisions could lead to dysfunction or threaten democracy, though only 31% believe the country is on the wrong track to such an extent that it might fail.

Democrats are urged to use the current political situation as an argument to gain power and address abuses by the Trump administration.