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Title: Owens in NY 23, Breaks All Campaign Promises in First Hour
Post by: twyacht on November 07, 2009, 06:45:27 AM
How's that Hope & Change Workin?

http://www.gouverneurtimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7623:owens-to-break-campaign-promises&catid=60:st-lawrence-news&Itemid=175

Owens Breaks 4 Campaign Promises in first hour in Congress

Northern NY News
Written by Nathan Barker   
Friday, 06 November 2009 12:04

GOUVERNEUR, NY - Congressman-elect Bill Owens was sworn in at noon today.

Owens indicated in a press release released shortly afterwards that he was now in favor of the the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act" bill in direct contrast to his earlier position during the election campaign.

According to Politico.com, Mr. Owens assured voters that he felt the public option had no place in the health care reform bill.  Contrary to that position, Mr. Owens now indicates that he intends to vote in favor of the bill even though it now contains a public option.

Breaking campaign promises is not unusual for politicians... it's a cliche.  This is almost certainly a record though.  Mr. Owens broke no less than 4 promises in his first 24 hours in office.


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More at Link. Enjoy your new Congressman NY!!

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Title: Re: Owens in NY 23, Breaks All Campaign Promises in First Hour
Post by: pops1911 on November 07, 2009, 07:14:18 AM
Can you say 'Democrat' or 'Politician' --- just long four letter words!!
Title: Re: Owens in NY 23, Breaks All Campaign Promises in First Hour
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 07, 2009, 09:11:21 AM
Pops, you have found a marvelous way to sum up the way the rest of us feel.
Title: Re: Owens in NY 23, Breaks All Campaign Promises in First Hour
Post by: tt11758 on November 09, 2009, 04:55:01 PM
Can you say 'Democrat' or 'Politician' --- just long four letter words!!

I seem to remember Ronald Reagan saying something about prostitution being the oldest profession and politics being second oldest, although it bears a striking resemblance to the oldest.