To: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
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 re-open the government -- and don't capitulate on Social Security, Obamacare, or other vital programs.
Why is this important?
Republican extremism has effectively made representational government unworkable. Rather than live with prior legislation or enact new legislation, the Republicans are trying to force their own desires on the country-at-large through refusing to allow the government to act at all.
Do not give in on any of their demands and make them fully accountable for the results of their selfish actions.
Do not give in on any of their demands and make them fully accountable for the results of their selfish actions.