As the government faces a potential shutdown, Democrats are rallying around health care issues, framing the situation as a fight over Obamacare subsidies and health care funding. Some party members express doubts about the effectiveness of this strategy, while Republicans criticize the Democrats for prioritizing health care over essential social services for the poor. Meanwhile, opinions vary on whether a partial victory in the health care battle is sufficient to justify a government shutdown. Calls for urgency in addressing health care costs underline the intractable nature of this debate in Congress, as key figures urge voters to consider the implications of health care spending in the context of the ongoing political turmoil.