Mark Teixeira blames Democrats for government shutdown

The government shutdown is now over two weeks old, and MLB star now a candidate for Congress, points the finger at Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Mark Teixeira, who launched his campaign in Texas's 21st Congressional District in August, said the “madness we're seeing on the left” has set a “terrible precedent” as the government shutdown continues.

The former Texas Ranger, Atlanta Brave and New York Yankee said Democrats weren't doing “their job” and should be willing to negotiate.

“Elections have consequences. The losing side in an election knows that they won't get everything they want every time a bill or budget is passed. So you have to accept that you might not get your way,” Teixeira told Will Kane on Wednesday.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS RESOURCES ON FOXNEWS.COM

“The Democrats say, 'No, we don't accept that. We'll just shut down the government and make Americans pay the military to complain that we don't get our way.”

Mark Teixeira, National League No. 25, watches pregame ceremonies for the 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Sam Hodd/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

BOSTON MAYOR RESPONSES TO TRUMP'S THREATS TO MOVE WORLD CUP GAMES OUT OF CITY FOR SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

Cain showed Reuters/Ipsos poll That means 67% of voters blame the shutdown on Republicans, 63% also blame Democrats, and 63% blame President Donald Trump. But Teixeira said he “doesn't trust the polls,” adding that there was still “Trump derangement syndrome” among those blaming conservatives.

“As long as there are Democrats and there are people who say that everything the Republicans do is bad, even if it is reasonable. This is reasonable. Hey, listen, do you want to negotiate on some things? Okay, give us a few weeks. We will negotiate. But don’t shut down the government and don’t hold American workers, American military hostage, because you haven’t gotten to that point yet,” Teixeira said.

“I understand that a lot of things don't get accepted when you don't have a big majority, and we have to meet halfway from time to time. But we are not going to negotiate with terrorists. We're not going to negotiate with a party that says, “If we don't get our way, if we don't change the rules, then I'm going to shut down the government.” It's not fair to the American people, it's not fair to all the Republicans who are trying to do the right thing and (saying), “Just give us a few more weeks to negotiate.”

Mark Teixeira plays for the Texas Rangers. (Tom Scherbowski/USA TODAY Sports)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

“I just think the Democrats are being unreasonable.”

In post X earlier this month, Teixeira said: “The Democrats are destroying our country, and President Trump needs reinforcements to fight to take our country back.”

Follow Fox News Digital sports reporting on Xand subscribe to Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.