Georgia’s Mike Collins Criticizes Ossoff in New Ad Highlighting Shutdown’s Impact on Airports and Workers

Rep. Mike Collins from Georgia has launched a digital ad criticizing Sen. Jon Ossoff. The ad connects Ossoff to the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing its impact on Georgia airports. Collins accuses Ossoff of playing political games, as crucial air traffic controllers work without pay.

Impact of Shutdown on Airports and Workers

The government shutdown, beginning on October 1, 2025, has highlighted the challenges faced by airport employees. In Georgia, TSA agents and essential personnel must work despite the lack of pay. This workforce shortage has led to flight delays.

Key Statistics from Atlanta Airport

• 426 flight delays were recorded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on a recent Thursday.
• There were nine cancellations on the same day, according to Flight Aware.

Georgia, home to over 110,000 government employees, feels the shutdown’s effects profoundly. Collins argues that Ossoff should act to resolve these issues.

Political Standoff Over Spending

The shutdown resulted from a failure to agree on federal spending for the 2026 fiscal year. The House pushed forward a spending extension to November 21, but it stalled in the Senate. Democrats, including Ossoff, demand extending COVID-era subsidies for health insurance premiums, expiring at year-end.

Senate Voting Dynamics

• Republicans hold 53 Senate seats.
• Seven Democratic votes are needed to overcome a filibuster.
• The Senate has voted seven times on the spending extension.

Ossoff, a Senate member since 2020, consistently voted with Democrats against short-term spending extensions.

Political Reactions

Ossoff’s spokesperson accuses Collins of avoiding other political topics, highlighting health insurance premiums and transparency on Jeffrey Epstein files as crucial issues. They argue Georgia House Republicans, including Collins, have not addressed these matters.

The controversy over the shutdown continues as Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson opposes tying health subsidies to government spending, promising future discussions instead. The stalemate prolongs the shutdown, with no immediate resolution in sight.

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