Kansas City Mayor Q Argues Against Government Shutdown Cont'd

Recently, Kansas City Mayor Q offered his thoughts regarding the current federal government shutdown and how it threatens the well-being of youngsters throughout the metro. 

A suggestion from BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS . . . We'll use a quote and his statement as a starting point for the bigger question that voters have to answer before this thing REALLY ends . . . 

AS THE 2025 SHUTDOWN ENDURES: IS MAGA WINNING OR LOSING SUPPORT??? OR ARE DEMS DESTROYING CHANCES AT MIDTERM COMEBACK?!?

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We'll also entertain even better conspiracy theories about how all of this is just another distraction from secret files, global economic crisis or even the talking space monkeys who really run this whole thing.

For now . . .

Here's the latest demand from Mayor Q . . .   

"Our leaders in Washington owe our children, our families, and our communities better, said Mayor Quinton Lucas. Closing early childhood care for thousands of Kansas City children and families will have devastating effects on thousands of Kansas City families, workplaces, and most importantly, kids. Cutting early childhood program through Head Start is cruel to Kansas City and American families. Leaders in the U.S. House should get back work and join their Senate colleagues in resolving the budget impasse before more American kids are devastated by their inaction." 

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