Rep. Greg Stanton, a U.S. Congressman who secured re-election in both 2022 and 2024 against Kelly Cooper, used his social media platform on October 31, 2025, to criticize Republican lawmakers for their absence from Washington during an ongoing government shutdown.
In a post made at 15:48 UTC, Stanton wrote: “Grounded flights. Missed paychecks. Chaos at airports.
That’s what happens when Republicans refuse to return to Washington to reopen the government.
It’s time they stop punishing workers and travelers and help us end this shutdown.”
Later that day, at 17:15 UTC, he addressed concerns about rising health care costs if legislative action stalls: “Read that again: $484 → $2,225 per month.
If Republicans refuse to save health care, premiums could soar to over 4x the cost for couples like this one in Mesa.
I’m fighting to keep coverage affordable for families across the country.”
At 19:38 UTC on the same day, Stanton continued his criticism of House leadership and the lack of legislative activity amid pressing national issues: “Haunted House? No — just an empty one.
We’ve gone six weeks without a single vote in the House while families are facing a shutdown, the denial of SNAP benefits, and skyrocketing health care costs.
Speaker Johnson, stop being spooked by the job and let us get back to work.”
Stanton’s comments come as he continues his tenure in Congress following victories over Kelly Cooper in both recent election cycles—winning with 52.7% of the vote in 2024 and previously with 56% in 2022—demonstrating sustained support from his constituents.
