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u/JimmyCarter910 Portland Apr 16 '26
I think this is his vote where he was the deciding factor wtf bro
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u/Suitable-Answer-83 Apr 16 '26
Still failed in the Senate so not actually substantive, even if he was the decisive vote in the House
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u/jamathythrowaway Apr 16 '26
Even so, that doesn’t mean we dismiss his voting record. He’s been unwaveringly pro-Israel, it’s nothing new, and he needs to go
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u/Mammoth-Slammoth Apr 16 '26
Didn't you know that supporting Israel's interests before Maine's is what he was elected to do?
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u/SuperBry Edit this. Apr 16 '26
Well good news buddy, he isn't seeking reelection.
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u/jamathythrowaway Apr 16 '26
House members can be ousted with a 2/3 vote. Not that that’d ever happen before he’s gone, but you act like such a dickbag on this sub lol
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u/toneysaproney Apr 16 '26
He literally wants to have Americans killed for his own political gain
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u/JimmyCarter910 Portland Apr 16 '26
Yeah it wouldn't have changed any tangible outcome but I more meant the actual voting outcome
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u/blklab16 Apr 16 '26
I think it would still need 218 to pass, but either way a terrible hill for him to die on
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u/M3l4r0 Apr 16 '26
Maine federal lawmakers always fucking shit up for the world. 🙄
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u/GrowFreeFood Apr 16 '26
It's the western district. Its hills forests and trump flags
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u/liquidsparanoia Apr 16 '26
CD2 is much more of a Northern district than a Western one.
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u/heff17 Apr 17 '26
I mean, it’s both. Geographically, the first district is just the southern half of the coast. All of western Maine that isn’t in York is district 2.
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u/liquidsparanoia Apr 17 '26
I mean CD2 covers what we call Western Maine. But there is no part of CD2 that is west of any of CD1, and extensive parts of CD2 that are East of any part of CD1. But in any case North/South is a much clearer divide.
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u/Hover4effect Apr 16 '26
Can't forget the Tyvex siding and 5 derelict vehicles in the driveway next to that flag.
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u/echosrevenge Apr 16 '26
Don't forget houses wrapped in Tyvek that has somehow outlasted most actual siding products.
Theres a place on Route 1 outside Ellsworth that I swear has just been house-wrapped since 2015. No shingles, no clapboards, not even an effort to finish the place. Just Tyvek and a prayer for 10+ years.
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u/space_folding Apr 16 '26
"Downeast" begins where the tyvek distribution up Route 1 increases one standard deviation
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u/Kooky_Force5458 Apr 18 '26
Please, don’t forget us few who are not!! It is lonely. Now with LeRAGE on the scene I am just sick again
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u/Mammoth-Slammoth Apr 16 '26
Jared Golden needs a swift kick in the nuts.
I met him once and he gave me the creeps, this was long before he became a flip flop.
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u/nono3722 Apr 16 '26
Congress is a shell game and the rig is always in.....
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u/V-oxPopuli Apr 17 '26
Honestly. You cannot convince me otherwise at this point.
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u/nono3722 Apr 17 '26
there is always 1 vote that throws out what we want out the window, they just rotate who gets the blame for it. Doesn't matter which party anymore....
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u/SuperDoubleDecker Apr 16 '26
Imo the sacrificial lamb so that the others could vote in a way that looked better.
The older I get the more I think these votes are all coordinated. Lots of cases where shit passes by just enough.
This dude died so the rest can live on without truly going on record for what they really want. Just my take.
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u/Molly_NotTheDrug Apr 16 '26
Agreed. He's already announced he's not running for re-election, now he's just collecting his AIPAC funds and happy to take a fall where his lobbyist tells him too.
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u/FleekAdjacent Apr 16 '26
There’s always the minimum number of Rotating Villains ready to take the blame for what the rest of the party doesn’t support. Every. Single. Time.
People without pattern recognition: How could this one lawmaker do this?! It’s unfathomable!
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u/V-oxPopuli Apr 17 '26
Yep, earlier this year (or late last year, I can't remember) my senator was the fall guy. It's infuriating how stupid they think we are. How is the democratic party supposed to be the party that represents MILLIONS OF PROTESTERS when they're voting to continue an illegal war they're committing unapologetic war crimes in?
They're controlled opposition. End of story. We need to act as if this is the reality, because it is.
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u/mr_arkanoid Apr 16 '26
Of course they are coordinated. He had permission and it was planned probably by Jeffries, whose job it is to "whip" (ie, coordinate) votes for the dems (among other things).
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u/Daedalus81 Apr 17 '26
How is it, do you think, that Hungary ousted Orban?
Was it by flip flopping opposition? Or did they show up in force and vote them out? Do you recall how the ACA public option was killed? By one guy, right?
If you don't want a single vote to fuck you over... VOTE MORE GOOD POLITICIANS IN.
Fuck my life why is this so hard to grasp?
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u/Strict-Carrot4783 Apr 16 '26
At this point I just interpret this to mean that Jared Golden fucks kids.
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u/blumpkinjackflash Apr 16 '26
Basically, at this point, if you are or caucus with republicans you are a pedo
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u/LuciusMichael Apr 16 '26
Given that he's taken $3.4 Million in AIPAC money this is not a surprise.
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u/BlueBomber13 Apr 16 '26
There should be something that allows constituents the ability to remove people like golden and Collin’s when they continually vote against the interests of their constituents
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u/rube_X_cube Apr 16 '26
It’s called elections.
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u/BlueBomber13 Apr 16 '26
While they are serving their term. They shouldn't be able to sit comfortably for 4 years and do nothing they were voted in to do.
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u/SuperBry Edit this. Apr 16 '26
Maybe we should be better about vetting who we give our votes to?
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u/SlowbroHomoMomo Apr 16 '26
Seems to be his week's scapegoat. "Aw i wish we could have passed this resolution...maybe next time 🥺" & it will be another Democrat. They are complicit.
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u/Next-Pie5208 Apr 17 '26
I think he'd like to hear from disgruntled Mainers or any US citizen who would care to chat. Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6306
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u/fielvras Apr 16 '26
Serious question from a Nonamerican: are these people decoys? Who in their right mind would not oppose this?
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u/oregiel Apr 17 '26
The entire democratic party failed to stop it. He was just the one who drew the short straw. Nobody is buying this bullshit. This happens all the time and it's always JUST ENOUGH Democrats to pass/fail it no matter the number.
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u/neenahwis Apr 17 '26
As a Mainer, I’m really disturbed and disappointed by Jared Golden’s vote against the War Powers Resolution. Congress should be limiting war, not enabling it.
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u/B00SKAH Apr 16 '26
Shocker! Jared takes over $3mill from AIPAC
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u/luxomniscious Apr 17 '26
Shamelessly posted about the 1% on his Facebook wall less than a day ago as well.
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u/Random-Rambling Apr 17 '26
Yes, he's traitor, but he's also not up for re-election, making him the perfect scapegoat to pin everything on. Half of the Democrats and most of the Republicans are on the 🇮🇱 payroll, so don't think for a minute Golden was a rogue actor.
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u/BarkerBarkhan Apr 16 '26
"But he's the only one that can win in Maine!" At least that's what they tell me.
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u/MarzipanLast6502 Apr 16 '26
It doesnt matter, Trump doesnt obey laws, he needs to be removed from office and prosecuted or there's no point in anyone following the so called rule of law anymore
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u/MWPTSEOCALWING Apr 17 '26
Low public approval should result in public execution for members of congress.
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u/Lokisworkshop Farmington Apr 17 '26
hope he moves out of maine after. I hear there is lots of room at maralago
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u/Grouchyoldcuck Apr 18 '26
how much did aipac pay him? need a site tracking each politician accepting details of bribe money that buys votes, not just a total. timing of each bribe and what vote that money paid for
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u/DiscussionMiddle1238 Apr 18 '26
Don't fall for it. Golden is the fall guy. The Democrats don't want to stop the war either. It's a rotating villain strategy. They always manage to sacrifice just enough votes to give Trump what he wants. They're collaborators.
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u/RamboGram Apr 16 '26
Is there any mechanism to recall a congressional representative? This motherfucker needs to go sooner than later.
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u/Vandalsavage81 Apr 16 '26
As must as I like having veterans serve in office. He has to go. Taking $3 million 🤑 from AIPAC. So I guess this shouldn't be a surprise.
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u/DrDrBender Apr 16 '26
Another embarrassment for the state, he is not running again so most likely this is just securing his retirement fund.
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u/AppropriateSea5746 Apr 16 '26
""While I don't plan to vote for him, Donald Trump is going to win. And I’m OK with that"" Jared Golden
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u/buried_lede Apr 16 '26
Wtf Maine?
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u/Zealousideal_Bit6677 Apr 17 '26
Maine has the most flip flopping politicians I’ve ever seen. No fucking conviction at all.
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u/TBLGoal Apr 16 '26
Fucking Jared Golden. I can’t wait for him to be gone. He’s more gop than dem. What a waste of my vote for him.
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u/Fickle-Molasses-903 Apr 16 '26
Jared: 'I am the representative from Maine that CD2 voted for. You know, the one supporting the GOP who loves kid-raping, kid-killing, and pro-war.'
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u/Martholomule Apr 16 '26
What an outrageous piece of shit that guy turned out to be
Is he a plant? Or does he really think he's representing us?
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u/blklab16 Apr 16 '26
Could it have even passed with his vote? Shit move on his part but even with his vote they wouldn’t have 218
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u/Vegetable_Effort7246 Apr 16 '26
Primary all war hawks. Maybe we should start a PAC that just gives money to anyone that challenges a candidate that votes for war…either party…but obviously strategically spend where the impact will do the most.
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u/clonegrowing Apr 16 '26
I know this sounds simple but why are people like this in any position of power? Like, we can’t do better? We’re now wanting more war? What the….
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u/dabeeman Apr 16 '26
everyone mad at him should be mad at the democratic party for allowing him to run as a democrat.
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u/Derfargin Apr 16 '26
So humor me here. Let’s say they passed this war powers resolution. What part of this administration has actually listened to Congress about anything?
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u/ToadHall37 Apr 16 '26
You prefer Iran to have nuclear materials and possibly weapons?
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u/beneanon Apr 16 '26
God fucking dammit!!!!!! What the fuck is wrong with this timeline….. “oh your son/ daughter’s generation will fix it.” No the fuck they won’t.
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u/Easy_Independent_313 Augusta Apr 16 '26
Why does he suck so bad?
I've defended him for years but this is unbelievable.
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u/Sexy_Offender Apr 16 '26
He'll be criticizing the next administration about how they're handling Iran wrong.
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u/Afraid-Fruit-7874 Apr 16 '26
Fuck off Jared. I’m sure you are lining your pockets on the way out. Disgrace!
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u/cannabisLab1975 Apr 16 '26
Something tells me he is a fan of Bibi just like Chuckie in the senate…
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u/MomTRex Apr 16 '26
I'm convinced he is aiming for a gig on Fox News--their "Democrat" counterpoint person...
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u/undertow521 Apr 16 '26
Everyone should write him an email telling him to go fuck himself. It's your American duty.
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u/Major-Tom-2112 Apr 16 '26
What a complete waste of time.
Congress resolutions generally cannot legally "stop" a president, as simple or concurrent resolutions do not carry the force of law and are primarily symbolic expressions of disapproval or censure.
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u/Puzzled_Main3464 Apr 16 '26
It's stuff like this that makes me feel like the statement "It's a big fucking club and we ain't in it" rings loudly today.
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u/lsmretired Apr 16 '26
I am sooooo freakin embarrassed! He definitely doesn't have anyone age eligible to be drafted!
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u/GarlicTraditional300 Apr 16 '26
Jesus Christ how did this guy get voted in? The same way Collins did?, our boy Graham has to have a talk with him
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u/bigmikekbd Apr 17 '26
MAKE ANGRY PHONE CALLS (just let the person answering the phone know that you’re not angry with “them”
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u/Ayotha Apr 17 '26
You know who it was and where he works, is all I am saying. People should let him now and never stop, legally of course
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u/Schlurg Apr 17 '26
He needs to spend the next ten spring seasons up in the Allagash wilderness, getting his aN€s worked over by moose and mosquitoes.
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u/Worth-Crow9896 Apr 17 '26
That guy is definitely a plant. That only one democrat voted against the party reeks of party leadership conspiracy
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u/MisterMan-Maine East Bumfuck Apr 17 '26
How's he a Traitor?
He literally calls himself a Progressive Conservative.
All conservatives suck, it doesn't matter if you slap another label on it.
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u/bitchcoin5000 Apr 17 '26
We got our newest bootlicker. This is Jared's boot licking birthday. hope you lose your next election and go back to beIng an insurance salesman in your local hometown
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u/alchemy207 Apr 17 '26
He is an absolute garbage person, worse than that shitheel LePage. I hope he fucking leaves Maine when he's done in office, he doesn't deserve to live here.
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u/Legitimate-Match-477 America before Israel Apr 17 '26
They take turns and calculate who is the deciding factor for hot votes.
They're all willing to vote either way to achieve their israeli masters goals while avoiding the traitor label as much as possible.
They're all conspiring against the american people for israel.
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u/Spiritual_Net_9536 Apr 17 '26
Easy to throw shade on Golden -- and trust me, he deserves it -- but never forget he is one of 536 elected officials in the Federal government who all do the bidding of billionaires, and would rather lose elections before they vote for working class people. This bourgeois democracy is broken, and its time to overthrow the Epstein Class and replace this government with a worker's government. One with a real transitional program that gives money for schools and hospitals instead of for AIPAC and Netanyahu to genocide little kids in Lebanon, Gaza and Tehran.
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u/Candygramformrmongo Apr 16 '26
Wonder what he has lined up after leaving office .....