After nearly 40 days, eight Democrats split from the party last night to vote toward reopening the government.
Their vote breaks Democrats’ goal of holding until Republicans agreed on extending a portion of funding for the Affordable Care Act that’s set to expire at the end of this year. Without this extension, Americans are likely to face higher insurance bills due to premium hikes.
The lack of unity in the party is fueling many frustrated reactions from left-leaners online. Here’s what they’re saying:
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