Congressional Dems say elections show support for holding firm on healthcare

CT Mirror – Wednesday, November 5, 2025
By Lisa Hagen

Congressional Democrats say they feel emboldened in their push to preserve health care benefits amid the shutdown of the federal government after resounding victories in Tuesday’s elections in Connecticut and across the country.

The elections were seen as a potential barometer for how voters are feeling about the shutdown and whether it might be a turning point in the stalemate. The shutdown reached its 36th day on Wednesday, becoming the longest in U.S. history as SNAP beneficiaries await partial November benefits and travel delays persist.

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