Healthcare and Shutdowns ft. Congressman Ritchie Torres

Congressman Ritchie Torres, representing New York's 15th District, dives into the current government shutdown and its impacts on healthcare, particularly the Affordable Care Act subsidies. He attributes the shutdown to Republican control and warns of the looming healthcare crisis without resolution. Torres also discusses the unity among Democrats to protect existing programs and the importance of grassroots mobilization to influence swing-district representatives. His insights reveal the broader implications of a shutdown on families and essential services.