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Tom Rinaldo

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5. As a "Deficit Hawk", he also didn't cave on Trump's Budget Bill. He voted No

Reply to democratsruletheday (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 12, 2025, 11:50 AM

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because it added so much to the national debt. Of course he would have been fine with slashing all kinds of government services to "save money" instead, but the relevant point is that he was consistent in his principles, even though it earned him the enmity of Trump, and guaranteed a Trump backed primary opponent.

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I'm having a flashback to how I was forced to reappraise my attitude Tom Rinaldo Yesterday #1

well said Tom....and just how I feel about Massie democratsruletheday Yesterday #2

As a "Deficit Hawk", he also didn't cave on Trump's Budget Bill. He voted No Tom Rinaldo Yesterday #5

Hey Tom! Haven't seen you in awhile. How are you doing? Crunchy Frog Yesterday #3

Hi Crunch! Tom Rinaldo Yesterday #6

Hanging in there. Got a couple of boys who just started 11th grade.😱 Crunchy Frog Yesterday #10

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Massie deserves credit for speaking out peggysue2 Yesterday #7

How long until Massie falls out of a window, I wonder. (nt) Heidi Yesterday #8

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