Democrat from Maine votes against Covid relief bill

[Donkees]

From CNN's Ryan Nobles

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine is the first and likely only Democrat to vote "no" on the Covid-19 relief package. This was expected.

Golden released a statement on his decision:

"While the Senate made modest changes to the legislation, some of those changes undermined parts of the bill I do support, and others were insufficient to address my concerns with the overall size and scope of the bill. Although I support the Senate’s effort to reduce the number of wealthier households that will receive stimulus checks, they did not go far enough, and other changes — like removing the minimum wage increase or providing a lower unemployment benefit — undermined policies that I support. I voted for a $15 minimum wage in the last Congress, and given the opportunity, I intend to do so again"

He continued: "I know there are people who will continue to need assistance getting through the final stages of this pandemic, which is why I have argued that Congress should have addressed their needs with a targeted bill that extends unemployment benefits, funds vaccine distribution, and increases investments in our public health infrastructure."

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/stimulus-house-vote-03-10-21/index.html

[dawg day]

1. He can go turd himself

Showboater.

"Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."

[pennylane100]

2. Is that like throwing out the baby with the bathwater?

Or am I reading it wrong.

[Drunken Irishman]

4. That's exactly what it is. But I'm sure he would have voted for it if he was the deciding vote.

[msongs]

3. translation - I will not save you because I don't like the clothes you are wearing nt

[Wounded Bear]

5. Thankfully, we didn't need him...

but now he gets to run for re-election on "I voted against the American Rescue Plan."

[mvd]

6. He's luckily the only one who demanded it be perfect for him

Progressives wanted a minimum wage increase and the original income limits for the stimulus, yet they voted for it. And I am sure there are other more conservative members who still voted for it.

[msfiddlestix]

7. Lame excuse to vote against this critically needed bill

The minimum wage of course will be an issue (among others) that can be legislated a stand alone, or as a provision perhaps in the infrasture bill which will be specifically a jobs program. So please, what the hell???

[Bleacher Creature]

8. He's in a tough district and very likely had Pelosi's blessing to vote no.

I don't really understand how voting for the bill would hurt him in his district (which is more purple than red), but that's just me. I also wouldn't be shocked if he was willing to vote yes if he was the deciding vote.