Polling shows Democrats Losing the Shutdown Fight; Newsom’s “California Derangement Syndrome”

Day 16 of the government shutdown — and polls are turning against the Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson calls their bluff, Trump moves to protect troops’ pay, and the left melts down over it. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom blames “California Derangement Syndrome” for critics pointing out the mass exodus of jobs, companies, and taxpayers from his failing state — and Kamala Harris keeps embarrassing herself on her book tour.

Plus:
🔥 Shutdown Update: New polls show Democrats now taking the blame.
The Hill: “Poll finds more people are starting to blame Democrats for shutdown.”
Link: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5555904-poll-blame-democrats-shutdown/

💸 Dark Money Groups: “No Kings” protest exposes Soros-backed networks.
Partners list: https://www.nokings.org/partners

⚖️ Virginia AG Debate: Jason Miyares vs. Jay Jones — polls tightening.

🌴 California Derangement Syndrome: Newsom vs. Rogan; exodus of Tesla, Chevron, Oracle & more.

🌎 Anti-Energy Scheme: Left-wing cities and dark money groups suing oil companies nationwide.
National Review: “A preposterous legal assault against fossil fuels.”
Link: https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/10/a-preposterous-legal-assault-against-fossil-fuels/

💚 Sierra Club Meltdown: Internal chaos, racial infighting, and leadership scandal.
Politico: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2025/10/14/can-the-sierra-club-get-it-together-00608431

📚 Kamala Harris: Calls herself “the most qualified candidate ever” — and keeps proving otherwise.

🎙️ Listen to the full October 16 episode of the 10 Minute Drill Podcast — breaking down the shutdown, the California chaos, and Kamala’s never-ending gaffes in under ten minutes.

Timestamps
0:00-Intro
0:34-Shutdown Update
3:45-VA AG Debate
5:10-CA Derangement Syndrome
9:30-Anti-Energy Scheme
12:02-Big Green Mess
13:33-Kamala's Candidacy

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