To: Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-2)

Democrats: Stand strong against Tea Party Republicans

From the government shutdown to the debt ceiling, Tea Party Republicans have wreaked enough havoc on our country. Democrats must stand strong -- demand a vote on a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.

Why is this important?

Republican extremism has impacted me in this way: I have family members who are out of work with student loans to pay back and no money for rent.