Recent developments indicate that the White House and Democrats in Congress are strategically positioning the government spending issue as the responsibility of the Republican party. This approach aims to highlight GOP internal conflicts and shift public blame onto Republicans.
Democrats are emphasizing the potential consequences of a government shutdown, particularly focusing on the impact on states, such as reduced funding for critical areas like disaster relief. The White House and Democratic leaders are working closely to align their messaging and coordinate their efforts.
While it remains uncertain whether President Joe Biden has directly engaged with key Democratic leaders following recent disruptions in shutdown negotiations, senior White House officials have been keeping him informed and seeking his input on messaging strategies.
Efforts to ensure a unified approach between the White House and congressional Democrats have included multiple coordination calls and discussions on the way forward. The president is expected to return to the White House from Delaware, where he has been since Tuesday night.
