Teixeira Calls Unreasonable Democrats 'Hostage-Takers' in Rebuke of Government Shutdown

MLB star Mark Teixeira has accused 'unreasonable' Democrats of holding Americans 'hostage' during the ongoing government shutdown, which is over two weeks old and shows no signs of resolution. Teixeira, who is running for a congressional seat, made the comments in a statement. The MLB legend's remarks are part of a growing chorus of criticism from Republicans and some moderate Democrats about the Democratic-led shutdown. The standoff appears to be far from over.