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BumRushDaShow

(156,458 posts)
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 03:49 AM Monday

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 it’s time to stand up for the American people,” Subramanyam said in an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” when asked what he thinks about a potential shutdown.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. I mean, I’m hearing from both sides. They’re 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/

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Virginia Democrat on possible shutdown: 'It's time to stand up for the American people' (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Monday OP
He's serious about us being fed up. djacq Monday #1
If he's not I sure am. republianmushroom Monday #4
I'm super curious to learn what you are hearing that the Republicans are fed up with mahina Monday #8
What is needed is more strongly worded letters johnnyfins Monday #2
Maybe an interview run for good expo... I mean measure. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Monday #3
he's talking about shutting down the government cadoman Monday #7
Noted mahina Monday #9
It's a damned good conversation to hold Torchlight Monday #5
He's my Congressman! lanlady Monday #6

djacq

(1,727 posts)
1. He's serious about us being fed up.
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 05:12 AM
Monday

"I’m hearing from both sides. They’re 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.

mahina

(19,899 posts)
8. I'm super curious to learn what you are hearing that the Republicans are fed up with
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 06:28 PM
Monday

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!

cadoman

(1,457 posts)
7. he's talking about shutting down the government
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 06:09 PM
Monday

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.

Torchlight

(5,072 posts)
5. It's a damned good conversation to hold
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 12:29 PM
Monday

and I'm happy to see leadership attempting something beyond 'complain, respond, and react'.

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