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Statement from Tim Kaine on his vote last night. [View all] Sogo Nov 2025 OP

A fool jonstl08 Nov 2025 #1

how was the shutdown going to change that? edisdead Nov 2025 #61

Kaine also had the jacobs to call it (today on MSNBC) no big deal, a minor event. THAT is true arrogance on parade. Celerity Nov 2025 #62

And he was picked to be VP in 2016!! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2025 #104

Jacobs, harpy. You are on it. cachukis Nov 2025 #106

But a well paid one I'm sure. yourout Nov 2025 #102

I guess Tim thinks that Trump won't layoff more workers and will allow a fix for the ACA. dem4decades Nov 2025 #2

"the duration of this funding bill." --- Jan 30, 2026, I believe. Raven123 Nov 2025 #3

Trump doesn't mind newdeal2 Nov 2025 #5

SNAP and WIC are through Sept 30th. IbogaProject Nov 2025 #72

For the CR portion of this bill, yes InstantGratification Nov 2025 #108

The deal fully funds SNAP and the VA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. lapucelle Nov 2025 #124

You are now partially responsible for Americans' health cost increases. Squaredeal Nov 2025 #4

Talk about twisted logic. Those premiums were going to increase even if the shutdown Wiz Imp Nov 2025 #65

Thank you! Put the blame where it should go -- on the Rethuglicans who want us sick, stupid, and starving. OMGWTF Nov 2025 #88

So why wait 40 days? Johnny2X2X Nov 2025 #122

To pass the two bills that fully fund SNAP and the VA until September 30, 2026. lapucelle Nov 2025 #127

I appreciate his transparency TheProle Nov 2025 #6

I appreciate nothing. If he isn't willing to stand up Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #19

You're certainly entitled to your disagreement. TheProle Nov 2025 #20

I will work to primary them. I always vote Democratic. Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #40

Understood and respected. TheProle Nov 2025 #54

So do I, albeit for different reasons. BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #36

TY Sogo.. Cha Nov 2025 #7

FU, Tim pinkstarburst Nov 2025 #8

So naive. NewHendoLib Nov 2025 #9

Thank you for sharing this. He's a gem. Practical and realistic. But he's being attacked by the "purists" ... QueerDuck Nov 2025 #10

We lost the ACA forever. There is nothing he could Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #23

"I've lost my harmonica, Albert." Donkees Nov 2025 #11

We caved because we love the country. Frasier Balzov Nov 2025 #12

"robust full-year funding for SNAP, WIC, " Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #13

actually no it wasn't dsc Nov 2025 #21

Snap will be funded at pre pandemic levels, so after adding for inflation questionseverything Nov 2025 #38

Cold comfort, but the 20 billion-ish annual SNAP cuts in the MAGA Murder Budget "blueprint" pat_k Nov 2025 #63

Is that one of Republicans' "poison pills" that implements in 2027 so that it's AFTER the mid-terms... Beartracks Nov 2025 #77

That it is. Until the cuts in the Murder Budget are implemented in an appropriations bill, they have no real effect. pat_k Nov 2025 #95

Which by the way won't happen. Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #44

I realized during Covid moreland01 Nov 2025 #64

First, we're not friends. Baitball Blogger Nov 2025 #14

OK Cirsium Nov 2025 #15

Dear Tim Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #16

You might want to check if any of the Craven Eight are on the 2026 ballot misanthrope Nov 2025 #49

Shaheen and Durbin are retiring -- likely to some lobbying job rpannier Nov 2025 #76

None of the Eight will run for re-election anytime soon. lapfog_1 Nov 2025 #58

Thank you for living in the reality based community, Senator Kaine! tritsofme Nov 2025 #17

...and taking one for the team. yowzayowzayowza Nov 2025 #51

"We won't win it if we turn to in-fighting." Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #18

So how do we win? We sure as hell lost last night. Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #25

And mark my words Medicare is next. Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #26

We'll trade Medicare for 17 more weeks of SNAP Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #28

Exactly re'd !!! Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #46

When do they actually come for the SNAP itself? misanthrope Nov 2025 #53

And now because of your short sightedness thousands upon thousands will have no healthcare. Autumn Nov 2025 #22

Perfect Autumn rec'd. I feel exactly the same Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #32

Democrats created these enhanced COVID subsidies, and then put a 1 year sunset on them, which is long past AZJonnie Nov 2025 #41

Whoosh !!! right over your head They fucking blew it and they should have made fucking sure some other Autumn Nov 2025 #48

Who said "it was their plan all along"? Do you mean, like, since Day 1? AZJonnie Nov 2025 #60

I misread nothing. Jeanne Shaheen let that cat out of the bag. Autumn Nov 2025 #92

What "entire time"? From "the beginning" ... of what? AZJonnie Nov 2025 #94

A fifth grader can understand what I posted. If you need help with it call her and ask her. Autumn Nov 2025 #96

No I understand exactly what you are CLAIMING AZJonnie Nov 2025 #98

No we would have lost the ACA sooner Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #52

You found the right post, I saw your other one ;) AZJonnie Nov 2025 #66

Well said!!! berksdem Nov 2025 #103

The part that makes it even worse is how they timed it Bettie Nov 2025 #123

Good. And I think it'd be smart if all elected Democrats were saying this, in unison, now that the decision is made AZJonnie Nov 2025 #24

Destroying health care is worse. And folks Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #34

He may or may not realized that he and the crazy eight just stabbed every Democratic voter in the back. nt yaesu Nov 2025 #39

Please see my post #41 above AZJonnie Nov 2025 #47

I am on my phone in hospital so no Numbers. Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #55

The vast, vast majority of House and Senate Dems think he fucked up, now that's unity!!! nt yaesu Nov 2025 #35

That is THE OPPOSITE of unity, my friend AZJonnie Nov 2025 #45

The Democratic party isn't in disarray. They fucked the very voters who have supported them. Autumn Nov 2025 #50

They did exactly. Rec Demsrule86 Nov 2025 #56

I have three wonderful great grandchildren. Two have severe asthma. Both parents work and get Autumn Nov 2025 #59

"So we negotiated for what we could get": bupkis. 0rganism Nov 2025 #27

He caved for a path, that's path etic. Emile Nov 2025 #29

...last night's vote gave us a path for an ACA fix to stop a devastating rise in premiums... Xavier Breath Nov 2025 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #37

Naivety? You're an optimist! Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #42

he is not naive Skittles Nov 2025 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #110

he is still nowhere near as vile and disgusting as repukes are Skittles Nov 2025 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #113

the eight are getting the flak now instead of repukes Skittles Nov 2025 #115

Last night will forever be known as the Kaine mutiny. nt yaesu Nov 2025 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 2025 #33

They lied to you Tim. When are you going to believe they lie with every breath? Clouds Passing Nov 2025 #43

"Finally, last night's vote gave us a path for an ACA fix to stop a devastating rise in premiums" lapfog_1 Nov 2025 #57

A lot of words to say, Your ACA premiums are going to skyrocket. Hassler Nov 2025 #67

I won't begrudge anyone BaronChocula Nov 2025 #68

Did he have any meetings or town halls with people in his state Tribetime Nov 2025 #69

A lot of people will be uninsured. Path-etic Emile Nov 2025 #70

remember this is because of REPUBLICANS Skittles Nov 2025 #114

A total wimp now trying to justify his cowardliness. walkingman Nov 2025 #71

Just another lesson learned for the purity Democrats who couldn't vote for Harris. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2025 #73

Not A Real Deal 2na fisherman Nov 2025 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author CaptainTruth Nov 2025 #75

You and a small handful rpannier Nov 2025 #79

Why not Fetterman? Emile Nov 2025 #93

This message was self-deleted by its author KLK1972 Nov 2025 #78

may we assume you didn't vote -R- Skittles Nov 2025 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author KLK1972 Nov 2025 #83

you have a home here Skittles Nov 2025 #99

I am so sorry for what you, your family and neighbors are going through, KLK. sheshe2 Nov 2025 #111

Welcome to DU. I'm so very sorry for what you & your family are going through. I respect Sen. Kaine... Hekate Nov 2025 #116

No one is happy with this, and it is easy for those who are NOT dependent on foodstamps, or on a check to lostincalifornia Nov 2025 #120

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2025 #125

Welcome to DU. lapucelle Nov 2025 #129

Thank you for sharing your story and welcome to DU mcar Nov 2025 #131

Aloha KLK1972... Welcome to DU💙 Cha Nov 2025 #132

Honestly, I was quite surprised when Hillary picked him. hamsterjill Nov 2025 #80

He was one of the top three contenders for Obama's VP pick, too. "Corporate shill"? betsuni Nov 2025 #117

So? Obama didn't wind up picking him, did he? hamsterjill Nov 2025 #118

Okay underpants Nov 2025 #82

Congress: January 30, 2026. Marcuse Nov 2025 #84

Not buying it but I appreciate him trying to explain his vote. AllyCat Nov 2025 #85

Post removed Post removed Nov 2025 #86

The "path for an ACA fix" Diraven Nov 2025 #87

All I read was blah, blah, blah, I'm a weak senator, blah, blah, blah n/t aggiesal Nov 2025 #89

A lesson from the Peanuts... djacq Nov 2025 #90

Reminds me of this guy: Dave Bowman Nov 2025 #91

Coward maspaha Nov 2025 #97

Cool story bro 🙄 Javaman Nov 2025 #100

Go jump in a lake. choie Nov 2025 #101

This part is gaslighting: "I believe we can win this critical ACA battle if we fight for it together." LonePirate Nov 2025 #105

He is what is going to happen. kacekwl Nov 2025 #107

Tim---May I Call You Tim?---ALL Of What You Wrote Was Foreseen. And.... ColoringFool Nov 2025 #119

We're supposed to support Dems here Johnny2X2X Nov 2025 #121

F HIM F THEM VOTE EM OUT!! sunflowerseed Nov 2025 #126

Dear senator: "It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners." Albert Camus Ping Tung Nov 2025 #128

Exactly Emile Nov 2025 #130

The facts won't convince people who have their minds made up because they are focusing ONLY on the ACA. valleyrogue Nov 2025 #133

These comparisons invoking feeding children vs the ACA health care is a fallacy... Hugin Nov 2025 #134