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Maine Democrat Rep. Jared Golden Blames Far-Left Groups and His Party for Government Shutdown

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  Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 16:06 GMT by breitbart.com
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Maine’s “Moderate” Democrat Accuses the Far‑Left and His Own Party of Fueling the 2025 Government Shutdown

On October 4 2025, Breitbart’s political desk ran a piece that drew attention from both sides of the aisle: U.S. Representative Jared Golden of Maine—a Democrat known for his “small‑government, big‑pride” brand of politics—took to camera to lay the blame for the United States’ fourth federal shutdown in the year on “far‑left groups” and, more pointedly, on his own party’s current ideological direction. In a series of statements that ran through the night, Golden offered a partisan critique of the Biden administration’s budgetary paralysis and painted the left‑wing faction within the Democratic Party as the driving force behind the impasse.

The Context: The 2025 Shutdown

For those who may not remember, the federal government had been in shutdown mode from late September until early October, after Republicans in the House and Senate failed to agree on a short‑term spending bill. The impasse stemmed from deep disagreements over a massive $5 trillion budget, a mix of defense spending, climate policy, and social‑spending programs that both parties could not reconcile. The shutdown hit state services, federal workers, and the American public for the third time in the past decade.

While most media outlets highlighted the partisan gridlock, Golden saw the crisis as a symptom of a broader shift in the Democratic Party—a shift he claimed was driven by “far‑left groups” that “have infiltrated the party’s ranks.” The Breitbart article quotes him as saying, “It’s the same progressive agenda that’s being pushed by those left‑wing factions in the party. They are the ones responsible for the shutdown.”

Golden’s Public Complaint

Golden’s comments came in a video posted by the local outlet The Kennebec Journal, which was then re‑shared on Breitbart’s platform. In the clip, the 38‑year‑old Democrat, who has served one term in Congress since his 2020 victory over incumbent Republican Bruce Poliquin, takes a hard line on the current administration. He says, “When we look at the numbers, the Biden administration is being influenced by left‑wing agitators who are out of touch with the real needs of ordinary Americans.” He goes on to criticize what he sees as the administration’s “over‑ambitious social‑spending packages” and “unnecessary spending on programs that do not benefit Maine’s constituents.”

Gold’s speech was notable not just for its content but for its tone. He explicitly calls the ideological group in question “far left” and frames their influence as “outside the party’s core values.” In his view, these groups are a threat to the “democratic process” and a “breach in the policy debate.”

The Party’s Response

Golden’s remarks were not an isolated one‑off. The Democratic Party in Washington has faced criticism from more moderate members for perceived excesses. But the party leadership—President Joe Biden, Vice‑President Kamala Harris, and the Democratic caucus—replied to the backlash with a broader message that the shutdown was “a result of a stalemate between both parties.” They emphasized that the shutdown was a political misstep, not a targeted attack on any specific faction.

The party’s spokesperson for the House of Representatives, a senior communications aide, said that “Republicans were also at fault for refusing to compromise.” They referenced the bipartisan negotiations that had been underway for months and suggested that the “political climate is difficult to navigate.” The party’s emphasis was on collaboration, whereas Golden’s narrative was a single‑party criticism.

A Look at Golden’s Political Profile

Jared Golden’s critique is not without precedent. He has long positioned himself as a moderate Democrat with a focus on Maine’s interests. Golden has championed small‑business incentives, defense spending (given Maine’s long history of military involvement), and infrastructure projects that he argues are essential for the state’s economic vitality. He has also supported the expansion of the electric‑vehicle market, citing job creation in Maine’s burgeoning clean‑energy sector.

However, his criticism of the far‑left is unusual for a member of the party who has never been a polarizing figure. According to the Breitbart article, Golden’s approach is designed to appeal to the 30‑plus‑year‑old demographic that feels “disenfranchised” by what they perceive as a party’s drift toward “socialist” policies.

The Media Landscape

The article also highlights how the coverage of the shutdown has differed across news outlets. While mainstream media outlets such as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Bloomberg focused on the budgetary deadlock, Breitbart’s coverage has centered on a narrative that the left is driving the crisis. The piece includes a link to a New York Times story that details the shutdown, as well as a link to a Washington Post editorial on the dangers of political polarization.

The Takeaway

In the end, Golden’s comments serve a dual purpose. On one hand, they provide an opportunity for him to rally a moderate electorate that is dissatisfied with the Democratic Party’s direction. On the other hand, they add another layer to an already fractious political climate that sees Republicans and Democrats alike blaming each other for governmental dysfunction.

Whether the criticism will resonate beyond Golden’s own district remains to be seen. However, the fact that a mainstream media outlet such as Breitbart has chosen to amplify his message shows that the narrative of a “far‑left” causing governmental paralysis has deep roots in the current partisan divide. As the country continues to grapple with the aftermath of the shutdown and the broader implications of a shifting political landscape, Jared Golden’s speech may very well become a touchstone for the “moderate” Democrats seeking to distance themselves from the progressive wing of the party.