Two California Senators, Two Different Reactions
I just called both my Senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer. And the reaction from their respective staffers reflects each woman’s political persona. As I spoke to Mrs. Feinstein’s aide, I could hear him typing, as if he were recording my thoughts to pass them on to a higher-up in hero office. He asked for my zip code.
By contrast, Mrs. Boxer’s aide kept trying to conclude the conversation before I could conclude my spiel, basically saying that she should vote “no” on the “stimulus” as it merely extends and expands George W. Bush’s fiscal policies, cutting taxes while increasing federal domestic spending.
When I praised Mrs. Feinstein for reserving the right to oppose the “stimulus,” I asked if that good woman had yet made up her mind to vote against it. He said, she hadn’t. Mrs. Boxer’s aide couldn’t tell me where her boss stood.
Just watch these remarks (h/t HotAir) to see how the White House reacts to her independence.
I disagree with her on tax cuts (see the second video on HotAir), but respect her independence in taking issue with her party leaders and daring criticize this budget boondoogle.
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Sen. Arlen Spector and Sen. Susan Collins have both voted yes to the SPENDULUS package. I implore all of you to go to their websites and contact them regarding their decisions. I have. And I did not mince words. They deserve every word of shame and disappointment you and I can muster.
http://collins.senate.gov/
http://specter.senate.gov/public/
What a joke. What a bunch of pushover, gutless, ball-less, worthless, sad excuses for representatives of the American people.
Comment by Vanessa — February 6, 2009 @ 8:56 pm - February 6, 2009
I wonder how the senators who voted for this economic disaster of a bill handle their own personal finances. I cannot believe they are as free with their own money and as profligate as they are with the government’s, which is after all really ours.
Comment by Not Always Right — February 6, 2009 @ 9:12 pm - February 6, 2009
Wow Dan. My new Senator Kay Hagan didn’t answer any of her phones after 5pm Friday. I guess when the “deal” was announced, she went into hiding.
Comment by GayPatriot — February 7, 2009 @ 12:03 pm - February 7, 2009
My senator, Kay Bailey Hutchison, went on Huckabee’s show on Fox News last night and not only explained her opposition to the Porkulus package, but also laid out an alternative plan that would prove to be more “bi-partisan” than the current omnibust.
Kay for Governor 2010!
Regards,
Peter H.
Comment by Peter Hughes — February 8, 2009 @ 12:02 pm - February 8, 2009
PS – I have to agree with Michael Savage: Barbara Boxer reminds me of some pushy yenta in the “10-items-or-less” line who harasses others for their purchases but overlooks the fact that she’s trying to count bacon, lettuce and tomato as one item.
Regards,
Peter H.
Comment by Peter Hughes — February 9, 2009 @ 3:02 pm - February 9, 2009