Thank you Sen. Angus King, Independent from Maine, for not grandstanding for self-serving purposes

[pnwmom]

and not disparaging Democrats.

You are a true ally.

https://www.king.senate.gov/about/biography

Senator King also served as the 72nd Governor of Maine, and during his two terms in the Blaine House, he focused on economic development and job creation. Then-Governor King also achieved significant reforms in education, mental health services, land conservation, environmental protection, and the delivery of state services. He was re-elected in 1998 by one of the largest margins in Maine’s history.

Senator King is married to Mary Herman and has four sons, Angus III, Duncan, James, and Ben, one daughter, Molly, and six grandchildren. He was born in Virginia and attended Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the Maine outdoors – either on his Harley or with his family in their camper.

[NurseJackie]

1. Amen!

[JI7]

2. what did he do ?

[BumRushDaShow]

3. Not disparaging Democrats as an Independent (that caucuses with us). nt

[NurseJackie]

11. HE deserves much respect.

[BumRushDaShow]

82. He's an effective firebrand!

[pnwmom]

4. Many things. In his calm, thoughtful, and good-humored way.

For example:

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-06-18/senator-angus-king-s-voice-of-reason-rises-from-the-swamp

This Voice of Reason Rises From the Swamp
Senator Angus King is the latest in a long line of thoughtful Maine lawmakers. He talked to us about the Russia probe.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/senator-angus-king-looks-for-the-healthcare-bill-on-the-senate-floor

Wednesday afternoon, Senator Angus King (I-ME) “searched” for the new healthcare bill on the Senate floor.

When King approached the podium, he began by saying, “Just a moment, Madam President, I’m looking for the healthcare bill.”

“I know it’s here somewhere,” King continues.

He didn’t have any luck.
“No, I haven’t been able to find it. I’ve been looking all morning, but I suspect maybe we’ll find it in the next couple of days.”

http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2017/06/22/angus-king-blasts-gop-healthcare-bill-while-susan-collins-studies-it/2154556

Denouncing a new Republican health care bill Thursday, independent U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine called it a “really cruel” bid to take health care away from the poor, disabled and elderly “so very wealthy people can get a tax cut.”

While King offered harsh words about the proposed overhaul of the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins took a wait-and-see position.

[Liberal Jesus Freak]

12. Not run against Hillary n/t.

[George II]

16. What does that mean?

[sheshe2]

44. I am a little confused here...

not sure what they mean, George. Cryptic response.

[Trial_By_Fire]

17. kick

[George II]

22. How do you "kick" a non-OP post?

[Trial_By_Fire]

23. By typing in the characters k-i-c-k in the Reply title...

It is just like any other post.

[George II]

27. .

[lunamagica]

47. Yeah, well...your reply kicks the OP and gives it more exposure

Thanks!

[WIProgressive88]

18. Nailed it. n/t

[Cha]

32. No.. nothing was "nailed".

[ornotna]

25. Bazinga!

[Cha]

33. No, it means Senator Angus King is

an ally and doesn't go around grandstanding to make himself look better.

[sheshe2]

46. I love Angus King.

So well spoken. I love seeing him interviewed, Cha.

[Cha]

50. We're so lucky to have him and so is Maine, she!

We need to see more of him and less of those who do nothing but divide.

Ha.. I know.. tell that to the m$m.

[sheshe2]

59. I have liked his interviews, calm and cool.

[joeybee12]

29. Bull. Nt

[Cha]

31. No, it means he doesn't Grandstand

to make himself look better.

[NurseJackie]

90. He doesn't feel the need to overcompensate.

[Cha]

98. Senator Angus King is a Uniter!

[HopeAgain]

35. And there was no sense of entitlement for Hillary's nomination...

[Cha]

41. What are you saying, HopeAgain? That Hillary didn't

work her ass off to get 66 Million Votes and was only taken down by the Russians, comey, Voter Suppression, and the GD 3rd party LIARS.. who are so fucking bad.. they only way they got anywhere was to LIE their damn heads off.

[lunamagica]

49. Right on, Cha!

[Cha]

54. Oh, Gracias, lunamagica!

Shine the Light!

[JHan]

53. they can't get over he lost the primaries.

On and on we will get the passive aggressiveness

[Cha]

55. Yeah, they need to look

in the mirror, stat!

[HopeAgain]

83. I am simply saying

Your post implies that Hillary should not have had to run against Sanders. That your post reinforces the "entitlement" attitude that her people projected.

I see a lot of anger on here when people suggest that the fact that the Democratic party is now powerless shows that it is time for serious change. As if things have been working so well for us.

[Cha]

97. Bull.. you don't see anything. My post implies

nothing of the sort.

[aikoaiko]

61. Boom with the Truth.

[Jamaal510]

74. What truth? nt

[disillusioned73]

91. K&R..

[QC]

92. Bingo!

[KT2000]

5. Really like the way

he conducts himself in hearings. He treats them as national issues - not partisan ones.

[furtheradu]

37. ABSOLUTELY! 💖 nt

[Tarheel_Dem]

6. It really is appreciated. n/t

[bluedigger]

7. He's a solid public servant.

We need a lot more like him.

[Kahuna7]

85. Yep. He's a serious legislator. I'm impressed. nt

[lostnfound]

8. Like him though he only votes with us 65%. The other independent is at 95%.

I do really like him.. seems like an independent thinker.
http://progressivepunch.org/scores.htm?house=senate


Somebody else who is more progressive than Angis can be a little tiring at times but gosh darn he can be countered on when he votes.

[pnwmom]

13. Thanks for the link that shows King's lifetime score for voting with Dems is 85%. n/t

[Trial_By_Fire]

21. Here is Senator Sanders score for comparison...

Note that this is just one internet site's ranking...



Rank Member of Congress Party State Crucial Votes % Overall % Updated 2017 State Tilt vs. State Tilt
Lifetime 2017-18 Lifetime 2017-18 %
11 Sanders, Bernie I VT 95.37 98.57 96.95 99.12 Strong Dem + 12.04 rank A


45 King, Angus I ME 66.67 63.38 84.94 68.38 Swing - 10.00 rank F


On edit: added King for comparison
On edit: spelling and that King gets an "F" ranking

[sheshe2]

48. I do not understand.

This post is about Angus King, why do you bring up Bernie?

[Trial_By_Fire]

51. Compare and Contrast....

[sheshe2]

58. So you are comparing and contrasting... ( Your Quote)

in an OP that never mentions him until you do? Again I ask why? Can we not give kudos to the Senator from Maine?

[NurseJackie]

65. Jealousy? Insecurity? That's...

... the only answer I can think of. Maybe it's something else but this is what comes to my mind.

[sheshe2]

67. I like Angus King.

I have learned much about him of late. I wish people would allow his voice be heard, it is an important one. This is about all our voices shouting out for all of us...all the people.

Bravo Senator King!

[NurseJackie]

69. I do also.

[disillusioned73]

93. Well.. there is this,

"for not grandstanding for self-serving purposes

and not disparaging Democrats."

That is from the op.. let's not act like we don't know who this is in reference to.. please

[progressoid]

96. Seriously? The OP implies it

with this little nugget, "for not grandstanding for self-serving purposes and not disparaging Democrats".

It's pretty clear which other Independent Senator that is about. From DU's perspective, hardly an hour goes by when he doesn't grandstand and disparage Democrats.

[melman]

80. Do you think this game you're playing is clever?

Because it's really not.

[brer cat]

9. We are fortunate to have him on our side.

Thanks for the thread, pnwmom.

[NurseJackie]

72. HE is very much the statesman.

[Cryptoad]

10. I always figured

he was from a Cattle Family ,,,,,,,

We all need to call his office and thank him for standing up for Poor Folks!

[spanone]

14. I admire him.

[JoeOtterbein]

15. Sen. King is a good person. America needs more people like him.

[FoxNewsSucks]

19. I agree,

and I'm reminded of him every time I watch a Family Guy episode with Lois' father:



Carter Pewterschmidt.

Separated at Birth?



Angus King

Whoever does the voice even sounds like King.

[Cha]

36. You need to look in the mirror.

[DefenseLawyer]

24. Hillary is never going to be President of the United States

Which is a shame. But Jesus H. Christ, are you people ever going to let it go? It's pretty pathological at this point.

[ornotna]

30. !

[Cha]

38. Stop with the CT.. Hillary has nothing to

do with this.

[betsuni]

63. This isn't about Hillary, not about the primaries.

It's about right now. Really.

[mythology]

26. How is this helpful?

Quit refighting the primary. This sort of stuff is really petty.

[kentuck]

39. Sounds like 3 or 4 folks from Discussionist?

Have joined the party...

[sheshe2]

57. How does a post about Senator King equate to Discussionist?

You read that place? I do. They are nutso tRumpers till death do them part. What is your point Kentuck, I am confused here?

[Cha]

62. Exactly. I didn't get that either.. wanted to ask

who are these "discussionist" posters you speak of?

I was over there once and saw nothing but sewerats pumping for trump.

This is a thread supporting Senator Angus King.. how the hell does one get to "disscussionist"?

[sheshe2]

66. That place started off bad and it is far worse than a sewer now.

I have been there more than once and am appalled that anyone on this thread would equate DUers to DIers.

[kentuck]

68. The post was good.

A few of the responses sounded a little like ridicule, like some sort of inside joke. maybe I'm just paranoid or suspicious?

[sheshe2]

71. Yet to equate them to the cesspool that discussinist is?

DI is not a "little ridicule" it is a blatant hate site. I like your posts, yet this is over the top. DUers are not and will never be DIers.

[Cha]

40. Quit trying to deflect.. you need to look in the mirror

if you're going to be throwing "petty" around.

[David__77]

70. Thank you.

...

[Jamaal510]

75. How is this

refighting the primary? It's amazing to see the amount of defensiveness from people about a thread in which neither of the candidates' names were mentioned in the OP.

[melman]

77. That's what the OP does

Well that and aggressively defend right wing bloggers. It's a strange thing.

[betsuni]

86. The OP "agressively defend right wing bloggers." LOL

[Zambero]

28. He's a good guy

His commentary and line of questioning at recent Senate hearings indicate he is not staffer-scripted and knows what he is talking about. He's independent (small "i&quot , and slightly left of center, more so than 2 or 3 of his Democratic colleagues.

[Scerab]

34. Don't celebrate yet...

This is only a short reprieve folks.
They will start bribing and conniving to find the cheapest way to pass this bill.
Took $8 billion in congress.

[PatsFan87]

42. I love both of the Dem caucusing Independents in the Senate.

[aikoaiko]

89. +1

[disillusioned73]

94. Well said..

Both get my vote without issue..

[Honeycombe8]

43. I've seen him at the Senate hearings and was impressed. I like him.

He's also kinda cute. But I like the way he handles himself. No surprise he's a successful politician/governor.

[lovemydogs]

45. I like Angus King and wish there were so many more like him

We could use a senate filled with Angus Kings. Imagine the way this country would be if it were.

[NurseJackie]

60. He's an honest man.

[lunamagica]

52. He is a man worthy of our respect and admiration

[NurseJackie]

56. He's a man of honor.

[betsuni]

64. K&R

[lamp_shade]

73. He's on my list of potential 2020 presidential candidates. I deeply admire him.

[DFW]

76. Unfortunately, he is already over 70

I don't think he's interested

[lamp_shade]

79. Thanks. I didn't realize that. I see he's 73.

[DFW]

84. Still has it all upstairs, and really a great guy

I met him over 20 years ago when he was still governor of Maine, ran into him again at the christening of a ship in Bath, Maine at the Ironworks a little over 3 years ago:
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One of the few people I know in Government who I really appreciate on a personal basis.

[melman]

78. Pathetic thread

[pnwmom]

81. You would know. nt

[betsuni]

87. This is true. nt

[Vinca]

88. I like Angus King. I don't always agree with him, but he's not the typical BS artist in Congress.

[alarimer]

95. More backhanded slaps at Sanders

That's all this is. Fuck that shit. I'm so tired of it.