Wait a second... You're telling me there's a senator thinking for himself and the good of the American people, instead of having lobbyists and special interest groups think for him? This is all wrong. Impeach the SOB!
His national health care proposal was spot on also but ignored by the administration and previous Congress.
Another Wyden story relayed from a friend who worked in DC and was on the same flight as the good Senator on Mondays and Fridays. He always sat in the same seat in coach on each flight. I can't imagine how many frequent flyer miles he racked up going across the country and still sat in coach.
His health care plan had the unfortunate property of pissing off both organized labor and the healthcare industry, and neither Republicans or Democrats really got behind it. Which was too bad, because it certainly would have been better than what we actually got. Then again, if it had to wind its way through the legislative sausage-making it would probably end up as bad as the current bill. It's a reminder that to be an effective senator, one can't just be smart, well-intentioned, and hard-working. One also has to be good at convincing the preening sociopaths that occupy most of the Senate to go along with it.
I've met Wyden several times at volunteer events, and he seems like an incredibly friendly and down-to-earth guy. Not that the personal qualities of a legislator are all that relevant, but it doesn't hurt my impression of someone.
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[ 5.5 ms ] story [ 44.2 ms ] threadIf you're looking to donate now, Wyden's campaing website is
http://www.standtallforamerica.com/
(I'm not affiliated with the Wyden campaign in any way.)
I'd prefer Wyden just got on with it, rather than making probably-empty threats.
http://news.ycombinator.net/item?id=1923790
Another Wyden story relayed from a friend who worked in DC and was on the same flight as the good Senator on Mondays and Fridays. He always sat in the same seat in coach on each flight. I can't imagine how many frequent flyer miles he racked up going across the country and still sat in coach.
I've met Wyden several times at volunteer events, and he seems like an incredibly friendly and down-to-earth guy. Not that the personal qualities of a legislator are all that relevant, but it doesn't hurt my impression of someone.