Last night, the American people sent an unmistakable message: they oppose the senseless GOP shutdown, they resent the Republican policies spiking costs for their families, and they are angry about Trump’s brazen corruption. Republicans in Congress should heed that message, stop posturing, and start negotiating to reopen the federal government.
Of course, the election results weren’t just a referendum on Trump and his Republican enablers. Voters in Virginia and New Jersey also confirmed a basic truth about our politics: when Democrats uplift and empower strong women candidates, we win tough races. As we look forward to next November, I’m more committed than ever to supporting exceptional Democratic candidates up and down the ballot who will carry our party to victory in 2026.