I wanted to make sure you saw the team’s earlier message, John, because this moment is critical.
We have to keep the pressure on House Republicans.
My Democratic colleagues and I are holding the line for the American people - and we will not back down or let 15 million Americans lose their affordable healthcare.
This isn’t a “next month” problem. It’s a today problem. Families are feeling the pain
right now while Republicans refuse to act.
Please, add your name now to demand that Republicans protect affordable healthcare and reopen the government.
– Marilyn Strickland
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John – we’re over two full weeks into a government shutdown, and Marilyn is sounding the alarm.
Last week, she joined Abby Phillip on CNN to make one thing crystal clear: this shutdown is 100% on Republicans.
Screenshot from CNN's NewsNight. October 10, 2025
“No one likes a government shutdown, but here we are right now. 15 million people losing healthcare. 70% of people in nursing homes actually get that paid through Medicaid. Taking food from hungry children. These things are simply unacceptable to Democrats.”
– Marilyn Strickland, CNN
Democrats are ready to reopen the government and protect affordable healthcare, but Republicans are refusing to negotiate – offering no plan, no solutions, and no urgency to return from their vacation to reopen the government.
Enough is enough.
Right-wing trolls are already lashing out at Marilyn for calling out Republicans on this shutdown. It’s absolutely critical that we stand with her.
Add your name right now to join Marilyn in demanding Republicans reopen the government and protect affordable healthcare →
Thanks for taking action today,
Team Strickland
