Mark Teixeira blames Democrats for presidency shutdown

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The federal government shutdown is greater than two weeks previous, and an MLB star turned congressional candidate is pointing the finger at Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Mark Teixeira, who launched his marketing campaign for Texas’ twenty first Congressional District in August, mentioned the "craziness we have seen on the left" has set "a horrible precedent" as the federal government shutdown continues.

The previous Texas Ranger, Atlanta Courageous, and New York Yankee mentioned the Democrats aren't doing "their job" and needs to be prepared to barter.

"Elections have penalties. The dropping facet of an election is aware of that they are not going to get every thing they need each time a invoice is handed, or a finances is handed. So you need to settle for that perhaps you are not going to get your approach," Teixeira informed Will Cain on Wednesday.

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Texas Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira towards the Chicago Cubs at Hohokam Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA At this time Sports activities)

"The Democrats are saying, ‘No, we do not settle for that. We're simply going to close the federal government down, and we'll make Individuals, we'll make navy pay for us complaining that we're not getting our approach."

Mark Teixeira #25 of the Nationwide League appears on throughout pregame ceremonies previous to the 2024 All-Star Futures Sport at Globe Life Discipline on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodde/MLB Images by way of Getty Pictures)

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Cain confirmed a Reuters/Ipsos ballot that indicated 67% of voters blame Republicans for the shutdown, and 63% additionally blamed Democrats and 63% blamed President Donald Trump. However Teixeira mentioned he doesn't "belief polls," including that there's nonetheless "Trump derangement syndrome" amongst these blaming conservatives.

"So long as there are Democrats and there are folks on the market that say every thing Republicans do is dangerous, even when it is cheap. That is cheap. Hey pay attention, you wish to negotiate on some issues? Alright, give us a couple of weeks. We'll negotiate. However do not shut the federal government down and maintain the American employee, the American navy personnel hostage as a result of you have not gotten your approach up up to now," Teixeira mentioned.

"I perceive that rather a lot would not get handed when you do not have massive majorities, and now we have to work throughout the aisle from time to time. However we're not going to barter with terrorists. We're not going to barter with a celebration that claims ‘if we don’t get our approach, if we do not change the foundations, then I'll shut the federal government down.' That is not honest to the American folks, it is not honest to all of the Republicans which are attempting to do that the appropriate approach and (saying) ‘Simply give us a couple of extra weeks to barter.’

Mark Teixeira enjoying for the Texas Rangers. (Tom Szczerbowski/USA TODAY Sports activities)

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"I simply consider Democrats are being unreasonable."

In an X put up earlier this month, Teixeira mentioned, "Democrats are destroying our nation, and President Trump wants reinforcements who will struggle to take our nation again."