Virginia Democrat on possible shutdown: 'It's time to stand up for the American people'
Source: The Hill
07/13/25 3:50 PM ET
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said he supports Democrats threats to shut down the government if Republicans proceed with a planned rescissions package, saying his party should use all the leverage they can to prevent cuts to previously approved funding.
I say its time to stand up for the American people, Subramanyam said in an interview on NewsNations The Hill Sunday, when asked what he thinks about a potential shutdown.
It doesnt matter if youre a Democrat or a Republican. I mean, Im hearing from both sides. Theyre fed up with this administration, and they want to see some changes, not just in this administration, but even in the Democratic Party, he continued.
And, so, yes, absolutely, the time to fight was yesterday, he added.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5399053-virginia-democrat-on-possible-shutdown/

djacq
(1,727 posts)"Im hearing from both sides. Theyre fed up with this administration"
Rep Suhas Subramanyam represents both Fauquier County and Loudoun County. I attended one of his Town Halls in Fauquier, where I reside. This area on its face can be called Trump country but has a good share of us Democrats.
I've heard how fed up they are. It's all true.
republianmushroom
(20,614 posts)mahina
(19,899 posts)I live in a blue bubble and that info would really help me get me out of the occasional doom spirals that do nobody any good at all. Mahalo nui. / thank you very much!
johnnyfins
(2,381 posts)OldBaldy1701E
(8,339 posts)cadoman
(1,457 posts)That is a lot bigger deal than a strongly worded letter and would have dramatic ramifications, as the valuable work our government does for us with our tax dollars every day would be halted.
Id love to hear your sincere suggestions.
sincerely
Torchlight
(5,072 posts)and I'm happy to see leadership attempting something beyond 'complain, respond, and react'.
lanlady
(7,217 posts)and we're very lucky and proud to have him.