"The challenger's campaign has since been pummeling the incumbent daily in email blasts to the press with different "Massie mistakes" it says Republicans ought to know about. Back off. "Divide $2 trillion by 350 million people — it's almost $6,000 for every man, woman and child. "Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie was on the receiving end of President Donald Trump's ire on Friday for trying to force a recorded vote on a $2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package."Mr.
And whether or not this Trump-led effort to oust Massie succeeds, the Kentuckian will come out the winner when historians look back at how Trumpian populism lost its moxie—choosing bloated, pork-filled bailouts over the honest voice on the side of the people.The Woke: Unwitting Acolytes of the Western Tradition.In the end, Massie’s action proved not to delay any vote, though that wasn’t reported by the mainstream media, which chose instead to hammer on the dubious health risks Massie posed by doing his job. "I’ve been told that they don’t even have 1 minute available for me to speak against this bill during the 4 hour debate. "It’s particularly egregious because this legislation will pass with overwhelmingly bipartisan support whether by voice or recorded vote. "Virus wasn’t their fault. ""Breaking news: Congressman Massie has tested positive for being an a--hole," Kerry tweeted on Friday.
"Heading to Washington to vote on pandemic legislation. "Massie did vote for a $8.3 million coronavirus relief measure in early March, but missed the vote for a second stimulus plan on March 14. Unanimous consent is a parliamentary procedure that’s usually reserved for small, non-controversial bills like naming a post office. He said Massie is "one of the most principled men in Congress," who loves the country. In response to Trump’s remark that Massie was a “third rate grandstander,” Massie smilingly replied, “I’m at least second rate.”This one-sided skirmish comes at a fragile time, not just for the economy, but Trump’s reelection campaign as well. He's given new meaning to the term #Masshole. "But this is $2 trillion," Massie added. "He is a disaster for America, and for the Great State of Kentucky! "But establishment Republicans in Massie's district — which spans from eastern Louisville and across the Cincinnati suburbs of Northern Kentucky into Ashland — have long had a distaste for his style. "The presiding officer, however, quickly ruled a quorum of representatives was present and declared the bill passed, and adjourned the House.Massie raised a procedural objection Friday afternoon immediately after the House of Representatives took a voice vote.The congressman has used his social media platforms in recent weeks to call out state and federal government policies aimed at "flattening the curve" of infection from the coronavirus, often describing them as a threat to civil liberties. "It would be a disappointing and unnecessary delay, but I want to assure Kentuckians that this bill will pass despite those who choose to put politics above the American people," Rogers said.Massie, a libertarian-leaning Republican, has developed a reputation over time as "Mr. No" in Congress for frequently voting against measures proposed by both parties. Yes, his approval rating is higher since the COVID-19 crisis, but we’re not precisely in post-9/11 George W. Bush territory. Disgraceful. It is 'HELL' dealing with the Dems, had to give up some stupid things in order to get the 'big picture' done.