As Washington faces another government shutdown, frustration is boiling over inside the Republican Party.
Some GOP lawmakers say the party risks losing its moral compass — and its working-class base — if it doesn’t deliver relief on soaring health care costs.
At the center of the standoff are Obamacare tax credits, set to expire under President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill — a bold plan designed to return power to the people and restore fiscal responsibility in government.
But Democrats are refusing to cooperate, digging in their heels and blocking a continuing resolution that would keep the government open. Their goal, conservatives say, is simple: protect Obamacare at all costs, even if it means hurting American families.
Van Drew: “It’s Morally Bankrupt Not to Act”
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) said he recently spoke with President Trump, who made it clear that he doesn’t want to hurt hardworking Americans.
“His concern is, is there something better we can do?” Van Drew said. “I told the president, I don’t think we’re going to get it done in a matter of weeks.”
Van Drew didn’t hold back in criticizing his own party’s slow response.
“It’s morally bankrupt not to do it — and it’s politically stupid,” he said, warning Republicans they could lose credibility with working families if they fail to deliver on affordable care.
Hawley: “This Is Totally Unaffordable”
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) echoed those concerns, warning that the middle class is being crushed under the weight of rising premiums.
“If we don’t do anything, premiums are going to double. They’re already too high,” Hawley said.
“So we’ve got to do something. This is totally unaffordable for working people.”
Hawley’s warning comes as Americans continue to struggle with record prices on gas, groceries, and health insurance, leaving many families forced to choose between medicine and meals.
Cassidy: “I Go to Bed Thinking About Health Care”
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chairman of the powerful Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said he’s losing sleep trying to find a bipartisan fix — but he pointed the finger squarely at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
“I go to bed at night thinking about health care,” Cassidy said. “We need Schumer to stop playing politics and open the government so we can actually solve this.”
Trump’s Team Faces Critical Deadline
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins November 1, a make-or-break deadline for Congress to act.
If Democrats refuse to negotiate, millions of Americans could face skyrocketing premiums, reduced coverage, and new tax burdens — all while President Trump’s administration pushes to restore choice and competition in the health care market.
For conservatives, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The fight isn’t just about policy — it’s about protecting American families, restoring common sense, and standing up to Washington gridlock.