Jobs Bill

[Scott Brown]

I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside, and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families. This Senate jobs bill is not perfect. I wish the tax cuts were deeper and broader, but I voted for it because it contains measures that will help put people back to work.

I was disappointed with the continuation of politics-as-usual in the drafting of this bill, as it was crafted behind closed doors, without transparency and accountability. I hope for improvements in that process going forward. All of us, Republicans and Democrats, have to work together to get our economy back on track. I hope my vote today is a strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington.

[Grandpa]

Emmy, you are 100% correct. Keep up the good fight. Don't allow the liberal troll comments on this site to dissuage you. Many liberal forces are trying to re-write history, and create bizarre views of reality. On policy matters the "conservative" view wins every time.

The daily "talking points" of the LSM and propaganda machine are everywhere. However, they consistently underestimate the intelligence of the American people. People everywhere across this great country have engaged and educated themselves on the key points of the issues at hand. They will not be missled, they see the policy(ies) for what it (they) are. The sleeping giant has awakened and is passionately focused on steering a course back to sanity. Freedom, individual responsibility, individual accountability, liberty, and self reliance.

[lindsey vonn]

Cj
It's not a cabinet post. It's an appointment to the National Labor Relations Board.
His name is Craig Becker, Associate General Counsel.(labor lawyer)

[Emmy]

Michael, You might want to check back with the Constitution. Just because a public servant wins an election it does not mean it is appropriate to ignore the input of constituents. Obamas presidency thus far has been a stunning show of arrogance, entitlement and disregard for the American electorate. He didn't fool me and I am proud to say I didn't vote for him. If he duped you, that is a shame. He uses classic progressive tactics and they were very much on display yesterday in his little bipartisan meeting. The way he spoke to John Mc Cain, (among others) in addition to being disrespectful and condescending was classic projection. HE is the one who is unaware that the campaign is over and is incapable of governing. It is evident his campaign performances mesmerized many who walked around in an Obama trance, including much of the mainstream media. My evaluations of Scott Brown were made first hand in person and via independent research. And if you think being elected means you have carte blanche to do whatever you please despite what you are told by constituents, you are living in the wrong place. That is the way Kings rule...not the way American public servants lead. Since he has done so much that goes against what his suporters thought he was going to achieve, the dissention is within his own party. This man thinks he has unlimited power and is displaying disregard for the American system of governance via checks and balance in order to pursue his radical agenda.

[lindsey vonn]

Matthew,
Get on the ball.
It's call a tax credit. The government doesn't give $1000.00 to the employer.
Try reading the jobs bill.
"This is a conservative approach to help put our economy back on track through tax relief, not more government spending"
This person is a co-author of the payroll (employer tax) plan. Guess who made that statement. And it isn't S.B. , a Democrat or an independent. Someone from a very conservative state. If you get the right answer, you win $1000.00.
The cue-tax credit (tax relief) Do you know what the concept of these words "credit" and "relief"?
You should take the blinders off. Its time to wake up.

[Michael Luino]

To Emmy, The "will" of the people (ie majority rule) was established by the 2008 elections -- not your "polling" and anecdotal evidence.

[JH Griffin]

Scott,
Until your election, our Massachusetts Reps (e.g. my rep Barney Frank) and Senators (e.g. Kerry and the late Ted) wee considered a joke by people from other states I would meet on vacation or at Red Sox games. But there is no bi-partisanship in Washington now- perhaps there will be after the next election. If you're listening to Harry Reid and John Kerry your not listening to someone who cares about their constituents. Don't sign onto a bill unless you've read it and understand it. Discuss it with members of Congress with a higher approval rating than our Massachusetts politicians like Paul Ryan, Tom Coburn, John Barrasso, Marsha Blackburn, Michele Bachmann, Sue Myrick to name a few.

[Phil Cuchetti]

Scott,there is no bipartisanship in Washington.Only defeat or victory.These left winger are not interested in "getting along" they only push an agenda.The Democrats need to be defeated.By talking to Harry Reid instead of your Republican leaders you caved.
There are no budget neutral bills in Washington,the government is broke! Jobs come from the private sector and the private sector is in shambles because of the left wing democrats. Support the people,not the party's. You've been duped Scott.

[joshua]

I gotta tell ya Gaby, the blunt impact of your blog just made me puke !

[Emmy]

Agreed, CJ. Scott understands the game. Obama is going to use any means he can manipulate regardless of the will of the people. At the moment, he thinks the "will of Obama and the Progressives" is all that matters. He is not hearing the message that the American spirit can not be broken.

[Emmy]

I never voted for John kerry either but I let him know EXACTLY how I feel on a regular basis. It may be a waste but he represents this Commonwealth and I intend to let him know when he is not doing the will of the people,or (if he ever does) that he is. I take it from your remarks that you feel speaking to a Democrat is a waste of breath? I can tell you as a lifelong Conservative Republican living in Massachusetts that that is unrealistic. Ronald Reagan would have told you the same.What promise did Scott break? You may have supported him and paid attention. It would be hard to have paid attention any more than I did and the way he represented his thoughts and principles and intentions was immensely clear. There is not a single promise he has broken. if you still have questions about this you have not listened to the various conversations he has had since the vote discussing the bill, the process, his rationale and what to do if you still have questions. The links have appeared on this blog multiple times. If you want to continue to interpret his vote as a broken promise, I think you may have missed some of his speeches. it is unfortunate that so much vitriol has been expressed on this blog. There is much work to be done and people with integrity and honor like Scott are hard to come by. He deserves more than a couple weeks to settle into this position. I urge you to call his office and discuss the specific parts of the bill that disturb you. Unlike most of his colleagues, he actually read this one. Express your dissatisfaction by all means if after such a discussion you still disagree. Condeming him before his bags are unpacked is unproductive, as are juvenlie comments like the one made by Jason on this page.