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* US Rep. Bost hailed the passage of his proposal Wednesday…
* However…
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed six of the 12 appropriation bills that fund the federal government. 207 Democratic members joined 132 Republicans in voting for the funding package. From Illinois, Representatives Mike Bost, Mary Miller, and Darin LaHood voted NO along with 80 other House Republicans.
Today, Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association President Mark Guethle released the following statement:
“Thank you to Illinois Democrats for continuing to responsibly fund the federal government. And thanks for nothing Mike Bost, Mary Miller, and Darin LaHood.”
“It gets worse: Representative Mike Bost had the nerve to celebrate the passage of the legislation he voted against because it included a provision he supported. Even richer, there is more than $40,000,000 in funding for projects in Illinois that Darin LaHood and Mike Bost specifically requested to be included in the bill. While we are glad tax dollars are coming back to Illinois, we cannot let LaHood or Bost take any credit for funding they would not even vote for.”
“Bost, Miller, and LaHood think they can convince Illinoisans they are fighting for them, but voters need to know it is a lie. You can’t vote NO and then take the dough – that’s partisan politics at its worst.”
US Rep. Bost recently defended earmarks like those mentioned above in the Tribune…
Bost supports earmarks and notes that neighboring U.S. Rep. Mary Miller of Hindsboro, a Bailey backer and Freedom Caucus member, rejects them to the chagrin of local mayors in her district.
“Any earmark, or whatever you want to call it, that I have ever asked for, I will defend it because I am talking to my people and knowing that it is supported,” the congressman said.
“If you don’t do it in your district, somebody’s going to do it in theirs. And if Mary doesn’t want what should have been her earmarks, then send them to the Illinois 12th because I’ve got other places where I’m going to be falling short and projects that need to be done so that we can grow and be the booming economy that we need to be,” he said.
He’ll defend them, but apparently won’t vote for them.
* Meanwhile, Darren Bailey concocts a conspiracy theory…
It’s amazing that every time President Trump is about to win an election we have trouble with Facebook.
I have not forgotten the censorship big tech placed on conservatives and unlike my opponent, I’ll hold them and every person selling out our country accountable. I will…
— Darren Bailey (@DarrenBaileyIL) March 5, 2024
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 3:57 pm
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Wow, a Republican full of absurd grievances on public display. That’s not something you see every day!
Comment by Larry Bowa Jr. Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 4:04 pm
Umm, Mr. Bailey. The election is November and it was down for a day. The stupidity of some Trump supporters amazes me. There cannot possibly be that many dumb and gullible people out there.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 4:06 pm
Apparently you can have it both ways.
Comment by Out Here In The Middle Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 4:11 pm
Vote No and take the dough is a time honored tradition. The same targets who are advised to vote against taxes and fees often end up getting the most projects. Anyone remember the caucus lump sums which were part of Illinois First and were doled out by the 4 leaders?
Comment by Oldtimer Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 4:33 pm
= The stupidity of some Trump supporters amazes me. There cannot possibly be that many dumb and gullible people out there. =
Unfortunately,there can.
Comment by JoanP Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 4:41 pm
Censorship from big tech? The biggest MAGA crackpot of all runs Twitter. I mean X.
Comment by Proud Papa Bear Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 5:46 pm
The stupidity of some Bailey supporters never ceases to amaze me. He is a walking talking promise to accomplish absolutely nothing yet he is polling within the margin of error after being outspent 10 to 1. Cult much?
Comment by Trap Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 5:47 pm
===There cannot possibly be that many dumb and gullible people out there.===
Sigh. I used to think that as well.
Comment by Leslie K Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 6:34 pm
Bost may find a way to lose… just keep voting against the interests of your constituents.
Comment by Lincoln Lad Thursday, Mar 7, 24 @ 6:35 pm