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Rep. Collins responds to State of the Union address

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

“Once again, President Obama used his annual national address to double down on divisive political rhetoric and unrealistic ideas. Rather than focus on policies that brighten the future of the middle class in a sustainable manner, the President has instead, sabotaged success and pitted Americans against one another. The President continues to advocate class warfare, and divide our country. He has repeatedly demonstrated that his idea of a bipartisan solution is his way or the highway.

“What the President failed to address was that this past election, the country spoke loud and clear about the direction we need to take. The result was the strongest Republican House majority since the 1920s, a Republican Senate majority, and Republican control of 68 out of 98 state legislative chambers. Americans recognize that Republicans are focused on creating an environment friendly to job creation through comprehensive tax reform, energy independence, entitlement reform and a patient centered health care system. The President needs to accept this new reality, and find a way to unify the country as we move forward.”

Brian Graz

Congressman Collins, you're kidding me right?

You say "this past election, the country spoke loud and clear about the direction we need to take. The result was the strongest Republican House majority since the 1920s, a Republican Senate majority, and Republican control of 68 out of 98 state legislative chambers."

And what have you Republicans given us in the early stages of your new majorities? Nothing but STATUS QUO!!! John Boehner is re-elected Speaker, McConnell is returned as the GOP Senate leader, in our state of NY, Dean Skelos is re-elected 'unanimously' to Senate majority leader, and Brian Kolb returned as Assembly minority leader. WTF!

Yes, we did speak up in the November elections... but I'm not sure you Republicans were really paying attention. Next time we just may speak louder, for the Libertarian and Conservative candidates who deserve a chance at "making a difference"... the difference that the 2-party system doesn't bring. The Democrats and Republicans are ideologically bankrupt.

Jan 22, 2015, 12:58am Permalink

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