Upstate seniors can’t afford Josh Riley’s shutdown

October 21, 2025

Out of touch Democrat Josh Riley’s shutdown has snarled Social Security field offices and Medicare hotlines, forcing seniors to wait longer for checks, answers, and critical care authorizations.

“Democrat Josh Riley’s shutdown is a gut punch to seniors who earned their benefits. While Republicans fought to keep things running, Democrats left retirees stranded.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole