CREATURE — ELECTED OFFICIAL
Principled Stand⊙ 3Once per turn, cancel an opponent's action that provides immediate relief to all players, unless they promise future healthcare subsidies.
Subsidy Siege⊙ 2For 2 turns, all players' basic needs cards (food, shelter) are delayed; gain 1 intel per delayed card.
Party-Line Parry⊙ 1When targeted, you may reveal a voting record card; if it shows 59% Nay, redirect the attack to a random ally.
Public records show Tonko voted against ending the 43-day government shutdown in November 2025, citing insufficient protections for healthcare subsidies. He was one of only six House Democrats to do so, while his district includes federal workers and SNAP recipients affected by the shutdown.
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