To: Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-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 give in on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs. Because if the President gives in to their demands, they would never give up, they would pull the rug out from under him. Every thing he would want to do, they would object to it. Fight, stand firm. Stay on the path the President is on.

Why is this important?

Republican extremism has impacted me personally. I am unemployed, want a job. Now they're wanting to take away my support, including food stamps and unemployment.