To: Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13)

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?

My daughter knows two young professionals out of work who grew up in northeast Ohio: one works for NASA, another is her sister-in-law working in the D.C. area. I am worried everyday how this shutdown will snowball and that Americans will be less secure financially.