On Friday, Representative Stephen Lynch from Massachusetts voiced his frustration over the recent government shutdown deal during an appearance on CNN’s “News Central.” Lynch criticized a group of senators for giving in to the administration and Republicans without securing any real gains.
Lynch argued that Democrats failed to achieve anything meaningful in the agreement. He said there was only a promise to consider bringing up certain issues later, but nothing concrete. The congressman pointed out that many people understood the fight was about protecting Medicaid and Medicare, as well as the health insurance of 24 million Americans. He called the compromise a mistake.
He also expressed deep distrust toward the opposing side, recalling how they resisted helping vulnerable children even when funds were available. “They fought us at every step,” Lynch said, mentioning how officials refused to feed children despite court orders.
Lynch didn’t hold back his disappointment in the senators who agreed to the bill, saying, “I’m furious with the senators who decided to bail on us.” He suggested there could be another chance to address the issue when the continuing resolution expires in January, but he wasn’t sure those senators would stand firm next time.
Finally, Lynch urged the senators to focus more on the people they represent instead of worrying about the Republican speaker or the White House. His comments highlight ongoing frustration among some Democrats about how this recent deal was handled and the broader fight over key social programs.
