Washington, D.C. — Today, Ezra Levin, Indivisible’s Co-Executive Director, released the following statement on the ongoing government shutdown:
“Republicans control the government, but they can’t even manage to keep the lights on. This GOP shutdown is not about ‘fiscal responsibility’ – it’s a tantrum. They’d rather close shop, disrupting key government services, than fund our healthcare.
“Just months ago, Republicans gutted Medicaid to fund tax breaks for billionaires. Now they’re calling affordable health coverage a ‘December 31st issue.’ Their refusal to extend subsidies means premiums will spike, and millions are at risk of losing care. Time is running out for some families already making coverage decisions - December 31 will be too late for them.
“Democrats are doing the only responsible thing here: standing up for their constituents and refusing to cave to bad-faith demands. Pundits will say that’s risky politics – but this isn’t just about politics, it’s about them doing their damn jobs. If their ‘politics’ don’t deliver something tangible for the people you serve, if they let the cost of healthcare rise while families struggle, then they’ve only lost the plot.
“Republicans are in charge. They have the trifecta. And they’re the ones refusing to govern. Democrats – keep holding the line. The GOP is trying to run out the clock, but patience and persistence are on your side. We’re all behind you, and we believe you can win this. Our pockets and our health depends on it.”
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