Bryon Short Announces for Congress
The Musical Chairs continue. The battle is joined. Last week, State Senator Bryan Townsend announced his candidacy after John Carney announced his bid for Governor. Now, we have State Representative Bryon Short announcing his run. His statement:
“Too many politicians in Washington have focused on tearing each other down rather than working together to solve the problems we face. They have failed to address the shrinking middle class, to fortify our workforce in the face of global economic pressure, to reform an education system that prepares our children to be productive citizens, to ensure the promise of a social security system that serves to sustain our nation’s elderly, or to promote basic equality under the law.”
“As a small business owner, I understand that our economy is much different than it once was. And as a husband and father, I understand all too well the struggles facing families and the middle class. I want to stand with people who also face these challenges. People like my two daughters, McKinley and Rowan, who will soon be competing for their first jobs out of college. People who want to provide for their family and their future. And people who just want a level playing field and a fair shot at a long, healthy and productive life.”
“With your voice and your support we can work toward building a future where the middle class thrives again. A future where our education system serves its students. A future where my girls are paid the same as their male counterparts. A future full of promise and opportunity. A future where Washington once again, works for the people.”
Short has three events scheduled for today. He will join owners and staff of 1313 Innovation in Wilmington for a tour of their offices. Then he will join Dover area college students for lunch and discussion at McGlynns Pub in Dover. Then later this afternoon he will tour Magee Farms in Lewes.
I’m not sure it was wise to announce during Pope Week. I fear he will be drowned out in coverage. The next round of speculation is who will run for Bryon Short’s 7th RD seat, and would it be competitive next fall.
You think he is competing with the Pope for media?
Anyhoo… the statement leaves me flat.
The whole “…working together to solve the problems we face” ignores the reality in Washington. The Republican zealots ARE the problem. After 20 years of this shit, can’t all Democrats agree that the GOP as it currently exists CANNOT be worked with, but only FOUGHT.
I’d be happy if our representative in Congress just doesn’t fight other Democrats.
If any group is over-represented in Congress, it’s “small businessmen.” Next.
Geezer they are a small business, how do you think the get Healthcare subsidies under the ACA?
http://dailycaller.com/2015/08/09/judicial-watch-challenges-congress-claim-to-be-a-small-business/
Anonymous, You shouldn’t peddle Conservative propaganda.
Congress is in fact a large employer, however Republicans, the same republicans that are behind this lawsuit, forced an amendment into the ACA to mandate that members of Congress and their staff participate in the exchange. The idea was that Obamacare would be so horrible that tea baggers wanted members of Congress and their staff to experience it first hand. The exchange system in DC, and every other state, was only set up for small businesses and individuals. There is no classification for large companies because they already provide healthcare to their employees, just as Congress did. However, due to this amendment, an exception had to be made for members of Congress who wanted to earn credit from tea baggers for “Forcing Congress to participate in Obamacare”… even though it was already known that the ACA was not compatible with large employers. This is an example of Republicans making bad decisions and then when the bad decision creates problems, saying that Government doesn’t work.
Currently Congress has accepted no subsidies from the Exchange. The lawsuit, and even that article, just says that it is “possible” for Congress to receive subsidies, not that it has occurred. Members of Congress and their staffs still cover about 28% of their healthcare premiums and pay anywhere from $1500-$4k for their deductible. As a comparison, State of Delaware employees only cover about 10% of their premium costs, have no deductible, and the rest is covered by taxpayers.
@anonymous: Semantic games are boring.
Here’s a link that shows the professions of members of a recent Congress. Compare the number of business owners with the number of those who are worker bees.
http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2012/02/by-the-numbers-the-jobs-jobs-jobs-of-the-first-congress-vs-the-112th-congress/
“The whole “…working together to solve the problems we face” ignores the reality in Washington. The Republican zealots ARE the problem. After 20 years of this shit, can’t all Democrats agree that the GOP as it currently exists CANNOT be worked with, but only FOUGHT.”
Bravo Jason330, maybe if we say this enough times it will sink in. Nah, it’s not wrapped in $100 bills.
Merci Comrade
I am not a “Short troll”. I’m 6 foot one!