Senator Shelley Moore Capito posted a series of tweets on October 18 and 19, 2025, addressing both local sports and national political issues.
On October 18, Capito extended her support to a local hockey team, writing: “To our @WheelingNailers: Have a great season chasing the Kelly Cup!”
Later that day, she criticized Senate Democrats regarding a government shutdown. In her tweet dated October 18, she stated: “It’s shameful that Senate Democrats are willing to allow Americans to go without pay and for basic government services to cease operations so that they can appease their far-left base and activist groups. #SchumerShutdown”
On October 19, Capito addressed accusations against Senate Republicans. She tweeted: “To say @SenateGOP is obstructing doesn’t pass the laugh test. The simple vote is to reopen the government, not nuking the filibuster.”
Shelley Moore Capito is a U.S. Senator representing West Virginia. Her comments come during ongoing disputes in Congress over funding measures needed to keep the federal government operating. Disagreements between party leaders have previously led to partial government shutdowns, affecting federal employees and services across the country.
