Virginia Democrat on possible shutdown: 'It's time to stand up for the American people'

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

07/13/25 3:50 PM ET


Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said he supports Democrats’ threats to shut down the government if Republicans proceed with a planned rescissions package, saying his party should use all the leverage they can to prevent cuts to previously approved funding.

“I say it’s time to stand up for the American people,” Subramanyam said in an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday,” when asked what he thinks about a potential shutdown.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican. I mean, I’m hearing from both sides. They’re fed up with this administration, and they want to see some changes, not just in this administration, but even in the Democratic Party,” he continued.

“And, so, yes, absolutely, the time to fight was yesterday,” he added.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5399053-virginia-democrat-on-possible-shutdown/

[djacq]

1. He's serious about us being fed up.

"I’m hearing from both sides. They’re fed up with this administration"

Rep Suhas Subramanyam represents both Fauquier County and Loudoun County. I attended one of his Town Halls in Fauquier, where I reside. This area on its face can be called Trump country but has a good share of us Democrats.

I've heard how fed up they are. It's all true.

[republianmushroom]

4. If he's not I sure am.

[mahina]

8. I'm super curious to learn what you are hearing that the Republicans are fed up with

I live in a blue bubble and that info would really help me get me out of the occasional doom spirals that do nobody any good at all. Mahalo nui. / thank you very much!

[johnnyfins]

2. What is needed is more strongly worded letters

[OldBaldy1701E]

3. Maybe an interview run for good expo... I mean measure. (n/t)

[cadoman]

7. he's talking about shutting down the government

That is a lot bigger deal than a strongly worded letter and would have dramatic ramifications, as the valuable work our government does for us with our tax dollars every day would be halted.

[mahina]

9. Noted

I’d love to hear your sincere suggestions.

sincerely

[Torchlight]

5. It's a damned good conversation to hold

and I'm happy to see leadership attempting something beyond 'complain, respond, and react'.

[lanlady]

6. He's my Congressman!

and we're very lucky and proud to have him.