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The key problem for Democrats, as analyzed by political commentator Jerry Callahan, is their diminished ability to effectively execute political theater. In the past, Democrats would rally around a false narrative—that Republicans were solely responsible for shutdowns—while the media would serve as their propagandist, echoing their messaging. Now, with a media landscape fragmented across countless online sources, Americans are less likely to accept Democrat spin at face value. Instead, they see evidence accumulating that Democrats are willing to prioritize issuing funds for illegal aliens’ healthcare over more popular issues such as domestic infrastructure or national security.