Maryland and Montgomery County Politicians Tweet Their Shutdown Frustrations

Maryland and Montgomery County politicians have taken to Twitter over the past couple of weeks to air their frustrations with the federal government shutdown.

Here’s a look at what they’ve been saying.

Gov. Larry Hogan

I am disgusted by the lack of concern for hardworking employees who will go unpaid this week. No one in Congress or the White House should receive a paycheck until the shutdown ends. Marylanders and Americans should not have to suffer because of this nonsense. #DoYourJobs https://t.co/MZGyS9gD4Z

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 9, 2019

Compromise is not a dirty word. It’s way past time to put aside the political posturing and do the people’s work. #DoYourJobs https://t.co/zQvO0QLC8o

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 3, 2019

It's unacceptable to punish hardworking federal employees because Washington can’t get their act together – dedicated men & women should not be used as pawns. It's time for leaders to end the dysfunction & come together to find solutions instead of shutting down the government. pic.twitter.com/CXbzbwegZD

— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 21, 2018

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen

We are quickly approaching the longest government shutdown in history with no end in sight.

The President continues to play political games.

Meanwhile, our civil servants don't know how they will pay their rent, childcare, and other mounting bills.

Where are his priorities?

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 9, 2019

News from the Senate floor: @SenateDems heard your call and said clearly that ending the Trump Shutdown must be our first order of business. McConnell can and should bring the bipartisan House-passed bills to reopen the government up for a vote right away. Keep speaking out! pic.twitter.com/FApWbchT6A

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 8, 2019

Senate Republicans want to vote tonight as if a large part of the government isn’t shut down. I’m joining @SenatorCardin, @MarkWarner, and @TimKaine to urge our colleagues to stand up and say no. Our first vote must be to reopen the government. https://t.co/rC128qK0Yh

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 8, 2019

You’re missing the point. It’s not about which bill we’re voting on. It's about the fact that McConnell has the power to bring up the bipartisan House-passed bills today and end this shutdown and we need to make that the first order of business. https://t.co/KNOF1MkNlH

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 7, 2019

Senate Democrats should block consideration of any bills unrelated to opening the government until Sen. Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans allow a vote on the bipartisan bills the House passed to open the government. Mitch, don’t delay. Let’s vote!

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 5, 2019

Not only is Trump open to keeping the government shutdown for YEARS, but he’s claiming that federal employees support this chaos? Delusional. More than 800,000 federal employees are working without pay or furloughed completely—they don't want this. End it!

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 5, 2019

The key to ending the shutdown is in President Trump’s hands. With his support, the Senate could move immediately to pass the House’s bipartisan legislation. I gave the Weekly Democratic Address to talk about how it’s time to end this government shutdown once and for all. pic.twitter.com/cFOeglvbfs

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 4, 2019

The House has passed two bills to fully open the government. Now the Senate should pass them immediately. Many Senate Republicans have already voted for these funding levels but McConnell so far refuses to allow a vote. Tell him to stop bowing to Trump and let democracy work!

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) January 4, 2019

This shutdown isn’t enough for Trump. His pay freeze for civil servants is going into effect—while hundreds of thousands of them are furloughed or working without pay. I’m pushing for a 1.9% COLA on the appropriations bill, and I won’t stop until we get it done. https://t.co/UZHzZ8w2EM

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 30, 2018

President Trump clearly is not only allergic to the truth, but has fits when other people stand up to him to tell the truth—like Jim Mattis and Bob Corker. Scary times for the country when the president hates the truth. https://t.co/UD5E7ITFuJ

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 23, 2018

The Trump Tax Plan—signed one year ago—did nothing to boost workers’ real wages. The promised $4,000 pay hikes never materialized. And now, a year later, Trump is furloughing more than 380,000 federal employees right before the holidays. This is Trump World. pic.twitter.com/EQaQPZYKeG

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 23, 2018

The government just shut down because the President threw a temper tantrum to satisfy conservative talking heads, and Republicans let him get away with it. This is not normal and will hurt both our government and our economy. Congressional Republicans need to stop this madness.

— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) December 22, 2018

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin

The takeaway from tonight's #PresidentialAddress: this is a policy in search of a crisis. The president is trying to manufacture an emergency to justify holding the U.S. government hostage over his wall.

Enough theatrics and hyperbole, @POTUS. Reopen the government.

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

"This is about national security."

FACT: 85% of watch-listed individuals attempting to enter the U.S. do so by air.

Of those few who *do* try to enter by land, the majority do so by trying to cross the U.S.-Canadian border. https://t.co/SymbZ8G6nx#TrumpAddress

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

.@POTUS is peddling fear. Again.

The #1 way illegal drugs cross the U.S.-Mexico border? In passenger vehicles coming through our Ports of Entry – with people crossing otherwise legally.

Don't take my word for it. Real facts have sources: https://t.co/gCW4Zwec76 #TrumpAddress

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

.@POTUS continues to peddle fear to sell his wall. Let’s get back to facts and have real conversation about border security. We can start by reopening the Gov’t so we can pay border patrol, customs agents, TSA agents and others who are on the front lines. #TrumpAddress

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

FACT: In the first half of FY ’18, Customs & Border Protection apprehended only 6 individuals AT THE BORDER whose names were on a terrorist screening list. The @WhiteHouse has offered no evidence to the contrary. https://t.co/XA5oQclECv

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

At no point did @realDonaldTrump address why we can’t reopen parts of the Gov’t that have nothing to do with border security. Why is he holding @StateDept @DOJ @CommerceGov @USDOT @NatlParkService and all the Americans they serve hostage? #EndTheShutdown

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

Democrats want to provide border agents with paychecks. Better technology? Absolutely. Let’s reopen the government and make that happen.

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

Democrats want to provide border agents with paychecks. Better technology? Absolutely. Let’s reopen the government and make that happen.

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 9, 2019

Why does reopening the government need to be our first order of business?

Here's one reason why. American families are struggling. We simply cannot turn a blind eye to that and pretend as if this is all just business as usual. #Shutdownhttps://t.co/RXx28owtL9

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 8, 2019

Dozens of U.S. government agencies are shut down.

Law enforcement officers, TSA agents, the Coast Guard, many others are working without pay. 380,000 are out of work entirely.

This is a crisis, @SenateMajLdr. Our first order of business must be to address it. #TrumpShutdown

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 7, 2019

I've worked closely with you on BDS, @MarcoRubio, and disagree with you here. The government #shutdown is a crisis, impacting millions of Americans and our economy. We can't simply proceed with business as usual. Reopening the govt must be our first priority. #EndTheTrumpShutdown https://t.co/7YsZn4c78M

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 7, 2019

The Senate should not take up any bills unrelated to reopening the government until @SenateMajLdr lets us vote on exactly that.

This is not business as usual. This is a crisis and a failure to govern. Dozens of govt agencies are shut down. We must reconcile that first. #Shutdown

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 6, 2019

Our dedicated federal workers aren't pawns. They shouldn't have to wonder when their next paycheck may come just because @realDonaldTrump thinks a wall is a substitute for immigration reform. So this week, my colleagues and I introduced legislation that would guarantee back pay. pic.twitter.com/CglI3x667D

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 6, 2019

Agreed. This isn’t business as usual. This is a crisis, a fundamental failure to govern, and Americans are suffering for it.

The Senate should not take up any bills unrelated to reopening the government until @SenateMajLdr lets us vote on exactly that. #Shutdown https://t.co/IUiJLWP68R

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 6, 2019

Right now:
-420,000 federal workers, like Coast Guard and DEA agents, are being forced to work without pay.
-380,000, such as Forest Service firefighters, have been furloughed.@ChrisVanHollen and I are leading the charge to right these wrongs and ensure they get paid. #Shutdown

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 5, 2019

Day 15 of the #TrumpShutdown.

While @POTUS holds the govt hostage over a wall, federal workers suffer. These are members of the Coast Guard, law enforcement officers, NASA employees. And right now, they can't afford their bills. That's shameful. I've introduced a bill to help. pic.twitter.com/YuwqLTeaO6

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 5, 2019

Remember: the bill @SpeakerPelosi has put forth to reopen the govt is something both Dems *and* Republicans agreed to just a couple months ago, before @POTUS threw a tantrum.

Time to end the theatrics. We're ready to govern. @POTUS is the only one who's not. #GovernmentShutdown pic.twitter.com/xsQeZHMNMX

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 4, 2019

This is madness. Keeping the government shut down does not demonstrate strength. It demonstrates incompetence and an inability to govern.

As usual, @realDonaldTrump is confusing the two at Americans' expense. #TrumpShutdown https://t.co/NKo1PK0EIs

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 4, 2019

No, the people of this country see that you're holding the government hostage over the delusion that a wall will fix our broken immigration system.

Stop the theatrics. Govern. We're ready to fund and reopen the government. You're the only one who's not. #TrumpShutdown https://t.co/dfMs90bN1c

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 2, 2019

Translation: “Dozens of federal agencies and departments will continue to be shut down — and Americans will continue to go without key govt services — because @realDonaldTrump can’t accept that a wall won’t fix our broken immigration system.” #ArtOfTheDeal #TrumpShutdown https://t.co/n2YzZ1mnAI

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) December 26, 2018

There is no such thing as a ‘good’ shutdown. Even a partial shutdown costs taxpayers money. It inconveniences the public. And its certainly not fair to the federal public servants who would be directly affected.
More than 420,000 will be working without pay …

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) December 22, 2018

… these are workers who mostly are on the job 24/7, 365 days a year. Holiday or no holiday. The difference this year, thanks to President Trump, is that they won’t know when their next pay check will come. The Senate passed a clean Continuing Resolution. The House should too.

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) December 22, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin

Join me, @DonBeyerVA, @SpanbergerVA07, @AFGENational President @JDavidCoxSr & others Wednesday night for a rally in solidarity w/ federal workers, contractors, small businesses & everyone whose lives have been disrupted by the #TrumpShutdown. RSVP: https://t.co/lVQ4Gwrpb1 pic.twitter.com/2tMq0ksUFY

— Jamie Raskin (@jamie_raskin) January 8, 2019

Welcome to Maryland’s 8th District, Mr. President. We’re home to 80,000 federal workers & their families & tens of thousands more who are contractors. We want to reopen the government right now. Stop holding everyone hostage over a policy disagreement. https://t.co/aoCKYHI59M

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 6, 2019

It’s Day 16 of the shutdown & Trump is still holding the government & the people hostage for his fantasy Wall. I’m collecting #ShutdownStories from citizens, federal workers & contractors across #MD08. Share your story of this nationwide ordeal with me ⤵️ https://t.co/QrQONpz9c9

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 6, 2019

Which of the living former presidents told Trump they “wished they had a built a wall themselves”? If this is a “national security emergency,” Trump should bring them forward to speak to America about it. Otherwise he should admit he lied lied lied. https://t.co/fNFdOP0BOi

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 5, 2019

Donald Trump’s message to 38 million food stamp recipients, 800,000 federal workers, millions awaiting tax refunds, & everyone sinking in his swamp of corruption & irresponsibility: Let them eat bricks in the Wall.

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 5, 2019

Scandalous and unacceptable that Trump’s political appointees are set to receive $10K raises while 800,000 government workers and countless private contractors face furloughs and no paychecks because of Trump’s irresponsibility and selfishness. https://t.co/tQBAcnTpKs

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 5, 2019

First you promised Mexico would pay for your Wall. Promise broken. Then you were going to sign the funding bills w/out the Wall. Promise broken. Now you’re putting absurd words in the mouths of 800,000 federal workers who want to do their jobs & not be political pawns. Get real.

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) January 4, 2019

The gov’t shutdown is a deliberate act of shocking irresponsibility & petulance by President Trump & his willing accomplices in the Republican leadership in Congress. It will go down as another monumental & appalling policy failure of the Trump Administration. My statement: pic.twitter.com/S0msWKacuS

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) December 22, 2018

U.S. Rep. David Trone

We need to start thinking about the individuals affected by the shutdown. In Cumberland, we have prison guard union workers who are in dangerous jobs that are now working without pay. We must stand up for these workers.

Mr. President, it’s time to get everybody back to work. pic.twitter.com/cHxZFxHucl

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 9, 2019

It’s time we talk about the real people and workers from #MD06 who are affected by this shutdown. Tune in at 10am to hear some of these stories. https://t.co/M0h8biMyI8

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 9, 2019

An estimated 23,119 federal workers in Maryland are either furloughed or working without pay. It’s time to end the #TrumpShutdown and fund the federal government. @AppropsDems pic.twitter.com/7J4AMr5nju

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 8, 2019

Many of these employees live in the district I represent, #MD06. They cannot pay their mortgages, utilities, or car payments. These are real people being affected by a reckless decision from the President to build an unnecessary $5 billion border wall.

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 6, 2019

✅ Increase primary health care services for thousands
✅ Provide 27,262 units of affordable housing and create 11,401 jobs
✅ Meet and maintain standards for drinking water and waste infrastructure

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 6, 2019

We need to end the #TrumpShutdown and let federal employees go back to work. $5 billion for a wall is a waste of money and goes against our values as a country.

— Rep. David Trone (@RepDavidTrone) January 6, 2019

U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes

The #TrumpShutdown – a temper tantrum he’s throwing over a wildly unpopular border wall – will actually harm the men and women who put their lives on the line to secure our border, forcing about 54,000 Customs and Border Protection agents and customs officers to work without pay.

— Rep. John Sarbanes (@RepSarbanes) December 21, 2018

The #TrumpShutdown is an affront to our country’s civil servants and a point of national shame.

— Rep. John Sarbanes (@RepSarbanes) December 21, 2018

Maryland State Sen. Brian Feldman

Federal Government Shutdown Could Be A Billion-Dollar Blow to Maryland | Montgomery Community Media https://t.co/lLmDd38YcV

— Senator Brian Feldman (@BrianJFeldman) January 5, 2019

Maryland State Sen. Cheryl Kagan

If only the GOP-led Senate would put our nation's well-being ahead of petty partisan politics and a hate-inspired wall… https://t.co/Nv1jTmWhBb

— Cheryl C. Kagan (@CherylKagan) January 4, 2019

Amen to that! The @realDonaldTrump #shutdown hurts #jobs & #DMV economy. https://t.co/2i4F1y3bkk

— Cheryl C. Kagan (@CherylKagan) December 28, 2018

Maryland State Del. Marc Korman

Any ideas? pic.twitter.com/IppBJyQbYu

— Marc Korman (@mkorman) January 4, 2019

Maryland State Del. Jared Solomon

Joining us for our @D18MDDems mtg @RepRaskin to discuss Cap Hill agenda & the shutdown. In 1 week, 38 million people lose their food assistance, no refunds are being issued by the IRS, & 100ks of fed employees are working or going w/out pay. pic.twitter.com/cVzTRR2ymR

— Delegate Jared Solomon (@jaredssolomon) January 7, 2019

Maryland State Del. Kirill Reznik

https://twitter.com/DelegateReznik/status/1081245254429351936

https://twitter.com/DelegateReznik/status/1076198290633490432

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro

Federal shutdown affects our resdidents, here is where they live @MWCOG #OpenTheGovernment pic.twitter.com/ahhow1wsPC

— Nancy Navarro (@nancy_navarro) January 9, 2019

Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker

Time to come out and support our neighbors who are feds and contractors!
Please RSVP to make sure you're on our list so we have enough food for everyone!
TY @ElGolfo_MD @GHAREKABAB @Paccis @MannaFoodCenter @TheRoomMD Joe Uehlein of @THEULINERS & @mcpnews https://t.co/KGfcxOGqR2

— Tom Hucker (he/him) (@tomhucker) January 8, 2019

Please join our #ShutdownSocial community potluck dinner Friday, 6:30-9 pm, Blair High in @SilverSpring_MD. Show your support for federal employees and contractors hit hard by the #shutdown2018. https://t.co/kTXrwFMmsu

— Councilmember Tom Hucker (@CmHucker) January 8, 2019

The #shutdown is hitting our hard-working federal employees and contractors, forcing some to cut back on buying food just to make their rent or mortgage payments. Show your support at our #ShutdownSocial potluck on Friday, 6-9:30 pm, at Blair High. https://t.co/CSflcJJP0j

— Councilmember Tom Hucker (@CmHucker) January 8, 2019

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass

Unlike the president, federal employees can’t file for bankruptcy six times to protect their personal finances. #TrumpShutdown https://t.co/gTvyrNnhUW

— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) January 6, 2019

For shame 😤 https://t.co/n249IMN2ru

— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) January 5, 2019

“Shutdowns are not an option for local governments,” says @MDCounties President @HarfordExec. On this, Maryland officials of both parties can agree. #EndtheShutdown pic.twitter.com/lCs75cjnDH

— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) January 4, 2019

Trump’s words.
Trump’s shutdown. https://t.co/spkP70bfNx

— Evan Glass (@EvanMGlass) December 22, 2018