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Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s jaw-dropping admission that Democrats view a government shutdown as “one of the few leverage times we have” should shock every patriotic American who still believes in public service. Newsmax host Rob Finnerty rightly called out this cold, calculated willingness to let families suffer for political gain, pointing out what every honest observer sees: this is not governing, it is political theater. When the No. 2 House Democrat openly admits the party is willing to inflict real pain for leverage, it reveals a contempt for everyday Americans that cannot be ignored.
Make no mistake — this is about power, not policy. Democrats are demanding massive spending and policy rollbacks as the price to reopen the government, while admitting they’re content to watch citizens, servicemembers, and small businesses shoulder the burden until they get what they want. That level of cynicism is breathtaking; conservatives and independents should be furious that either party thinks it can treat the public like chess pieces to be sacrificed on a whim.
The human cost is real and immediate. Federal workers missing paychecks, delays at our airports, and veterans facing interruptions in services are not side effects — they are the consequences of a political class that puts partisan advantage above the lives of hardworking Americans. Finnerty’s outrage is the right response: when elites start calculating how much suffering will “gain an edge,” it proves they’ve lost touch with the values of duty, sacrifice, and common decency.
Worse still is the hypocrisy. For years the same Democrats lectured about compassion and protecting the vulnerable, yet now they celebrate a tactic that intentionally harms the most vulnerable until it helps their polling. Meanwhile, Senate leaders like Chuck Schumer and House leaders like Hakeem Jeffries have shown more interest in scoring points than solving problems, proving once again that political theater replaces governance in Washington D.C.
Conservatives must use this moment to remind the country what real leadership looks like: negotiate in good faith, protect the people, and never treat citizens as pawns. Voters deserve candidates and officeholders who put the nation first, not those who calculate whose re-election chances improve when Americans suffer. Rob Finnerty’s blunt condemnation should be echoed across every town hall and every ballot box this season.
Patriots who love this country must demand accountability now — not after another deadline is missed, and not after another paycheck bounces. The fight ahead is political, but the stakes are personal: our fellow Americans’ livelihoods, safety, and trust in government. Stand with those who serve, call out the cynics, and let the next election be the reckoning for anyone who thought it was acceptable to weaponize hardship for a political edge.
