I knew eventually the Democratic Party would cave, not because they were wrong, but because too many everyday Americans were suffering. Folks needed their paychecks, benefits, and basic stability back. But let’s be honest by giving in now, they just lost their biggest leverage to push any of their bills or reforms through. The Republicans got exactly what they wanted a short-term fix that puts them back in control of the next round. This shutdown might technically be ending, but politically? It’

Bernie Sanders demands reforms to the Democratic Party. | POLITICO