Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough said Democrats should “take the win” over the end of the 40-day government shutdown instead of complaining about the terms of the deal.

Scarborough’s comments came after eight members of the Democratic caucus voted to end the shutdown. The House had previously been at a standstill, with Democrats holding out to force an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to lapse at the end of the year. Per Mediaite , the new deal promises a vote on the matter next month.

However, some Democrats have criticized the move, believing the ACA vote has no chance of passing. California Governor Gavin Newsom was one of many prominent Democrats to slam the deal, taking to X on Sunday night (November 9) and writing, “Pathetic.”

Pathetic.— Gavin N

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