Mark Teixeira criticizes Democrats as Senate fails to avert government shutdown
Former MLB star Mark Teixeira, now a Republican candidate for Texas’s 21st Congressional District, posted on X sharply criticizing Democrats after the U.S. Senate failed to pass a short‑term funding bill—leaving the federal government to shut down. Teixeira’s statement links his campaign to opposition to Democratic priorities; the vote follows a House‑passed continuing resolution (Sept. 19) that would have extended funding through Nov. 21 and comes amid public comments from President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as the standoff unfolds.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Mark Teixeira (former New York Yankees first baseman) is running for Congress in Texas’s 21st District and posted on X: 'This is exactly why I’m running...' criticizing Democrats.
- The Senate failed to pass a continuing‑resolution funding bill hours after Teixeira’s post; the House had passed the measure on Sept. 19 to extend funding through Nov. 21.
- The article quotes Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and notes President Trump warned Republicans could 'inflict pain' during the shutdown.
📍 Contextual Background
- Formal recruiting figures for all U.S. military services are typically announced after the federal fiscal year ends on September 30.