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Rockland County Times, Letters to the Editor: Congressman Mike Lawler deserves credit for consistently opposing government shutdowns
By Rockland County Times Admin,
October 5, 2025
To the Editor, Congressman Mike Lawler deserves credit for consistently opposing government shutdowns. He has stood firm in stating that shutdowns harm veterans, seniors, families, and small businesses in our community. While others play political games, Congressman Lawler has worked to keep the government open in a bipartisan manner, even standing up against his own party to serve the people of NY-17. But the same cannot be said for the Democrats. For years, they blasted shutdowns as “reckless,” “hostage-taking,” and “extremist”. Yet today, they are the ones threatening to shut down the government to push their political agenda. Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries, and others have previously stated that shutdowns are indefensible. Now they are doing exactly what they once condemned. That is the definition of hypocrisy. The Democratic candidates running for Congress in our district must be honest with voters: do they support forcing a shutdown, or will they join Congressman Lawler in opposing it? Silence is not an option. Our community deserves clear answers, not more double talk. Sincerely, Barry Werk New City, NY https://rocklandtimes.com/2025/10/05/readers-letters-31/ |