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hamsterjill

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80. Honestly, I was quite surprised when Hillary picked him.

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 07:33 PM

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He's always seemed a little wimpy to me. But he was her choice and I supported her madly, so I figured that there must be something about him that I just didn't see.

Now, I'm back to simply thinking he's a wimpy, corporate shill. This statement screams "just don't hate me" to me. It doesn't give any real reasoning as to why he would all of a sudden decide to cave. To trust the Republicans to do anything to continue the ACA is just sheer stupidity. It's been their goal since day one to irradicate it simply because it originated under Obama and Trump is jealous and hates Obama because people respect and like Obama.

Sorry, Tim, but I'm just not impressed. And NOW you want us all to fight together? What in the hell do you think we were all doing by donating to food banks, calling neighbors who were knew were furloughed to see if they had food for themselves and their pets (which I actually DID), arguing with the MAGA's in our lives who called us fools for backing you, and finally, for giving the Democratic party the absolute WIN that it had a week ago only to allow you to deflate all of the inspiration that day brought.

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Statement from Tim Kaine on his vote last night. [View all] Sogo Monday OP

A fool jonstl08 Monday #1

how was the shutdown going to change that? edisdead Monday #61

Kaine also had the jacobs to call it (today on MSNBC) no big deal, a minor event. THAT is true arrogance on parade. Celerity Monday #62

And he was picked to be VP in 2016!! InAbLuEsTaTe Monday #104

Jacobs, harpy. You are on it. cachukis Monday #106

But a well paid one I'm sure. yourout Monday #102

I guess Tim thinks that Trump won't layoff more workers and will allow a fix for the ACA. dem4decades Monday #2

"the duration of this funding bill." --- Jan 30, 2026, I believe. Raven123 Monday #3

Trump doesn't mind newdeal2 Monday #5

SNAP and WIC are through Sept 30th. IbogaProject Monday #72

For the CR portion of this bill, yes InstantGratification Monday #108

The deal fully funds SNAP and the VA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. lapucelle Tuesday #124

You are now partially responsible for Americans' health cost increases. Squaredeal Monday #4

Talk about twisted logic. Those premiums were going to increase even if the shutdown Wiz Imp Monday #65

Thank you! Put the blame where it should go -- on the Rethuglicans who want us sick, stupid, and starving. OMGWTF Monday #88

So why wait 40 days? Johnny2X2X Tuesday #122

To pass the two bills that fully fund SNAP and the VA until September 30, 2026. lapucelle Tuesday #127

I appreciate his transparency TheProle Monday #6

I appreciate nothing. If he isn't willing to stand up Demsrule86 Monday #19

You're certainly entitled to your disagreement. TheProle Monday #20

I will work to primary them. I always vote Democratic. Demsrule86 Monday #40

Understood and respected. TheProle Monday #54

So do I, albeit for different reasons. BannonsLiver Monday #36

TY Sogo.. Cha Monday #7

FU, Tim pinkstarburst Monday #8

So naive. NewHendoLib Monday #9

Thank you for sharing this. He's a gem. Practical and realistic. But he's being attacked by the "purists" ... QueerDuck Monday #10

We lost the ACA forever. There is nothing he could Demsrule86 Monday #23

"I've lost my harmonica, Albert." Donkees Monday #11

We caved because we love the country. Frasier Balzov Monday #12

"robust full-year funding for SNAP, WIC, " Prairie Gates Monday #13

actually no it wasn't dsc Monday #21

Snap will be funded at pre pandemic levels, so after adding for inflation questionseverything Monday #38

Cold comfort, but the 20 billion-ish annual SNAP cuts in the MAGA Murder Budget "blueprint" pat_k Monday #63

Is that one of Republicans' "poison pills" that implements in 2027 so that it's AFTER the mid-terms... Beartracks Monday #77

That it is. Until the cuts in the Murder Budget are implemented in an appropriations bill, they have no real effect. pat_k Monday #95

Which by the way won't happen. Demsrule86 Monday #44

I realized during Covid moreland01 Monday #64

First, we're not friends. Baitball Blogger Monday #14

OK Cirsium Monday #15

Dear Tim Demsrule86 Monday #16

You might want to check if any of the Craven Eight are on the 2026 ballot misanthrope Monday #49

Shaheen and Durbin are retiring -- likely to some lobbying job rpannier Monday #76

None of the Eight will run for re-election anytime soon. lapfog_1 Monday #58

Thank you for living in the reality based community, Senator Kaine! tritsofme Monday #17

...and taking one for the team. yowzayowzayowza Monday #51

"We won't win it if we turn to in-fighting." Prairie Gates Monday #18

So how do we win? We sure as hell lost last night. Demsrule86 Monday #25

And mark my words Medicare is next. Demsrule86 Monday #26

We'll trade Medicare for 17 more weeks of SNAP Prairie Gates Monday #28

Exactly re'd !!! Demsrule86 Monday #46

When do they actually come for the SNAP itself? misanthrope Monday #53

And now because of your short sightedness thousands upon thousands will have no healthcare. Autumn Monday #22

Perfect Autumn rec'd. I feel exactly the same Demsrule86 Monday #32

Democrats created these enhanced COVID subsidies, and then put a 1 year sunset on them, which is long past AZJonnie Monday #41

Whoosh !!! right over your head They fucking blew it and they should have made fucking sure some other Autumn Monday #48

Who said "it was their plan all along"? Do you mean, like, since Day 1? AZJonnie Monday #60

I misread nothing. Jeanne Shaheen let that cat out of the bag. Autumn Monday #92

What "entire time"? From "the beginning" ... of what? AZJonnie Monday #94

A fifth grader can understand what I posted. If you need help with it call her and ask her. Autumn Monday #96

No I understand exactly what you are CLAIMING AZJonnie Monday #98

No we would have lost the ACA sooner Demsrule86 Monday #52

You found the right post, I saw your other one ;) AZJonnie Monday #66

Well said!!! berksdem Monday #103

The part that makes it even worse is how they timed it Bettie Tuesday #123

Good. And I think it'd be smart if all elected Democrats were saying this, in unison, now that the decision is made AZJonnie Monday #24

Destroying health care is worse. And folks Demsrule86 Monday #34

He may or may not realized that he and the crazy eight just stabbed every Democratic voter in the back. nt yaesu Monday #39

Please see my post #41 above AZJonnie Monday #47

I am on my phone in hospital so no Numbers. Demsrule86 Monday #55

The vast, vast majority of House and Senate Dems think he fucked up, now that's unity!!! nt yaesu Monday #35

That is THE OPPOSITE of unity, my friend AZJonnie Monday #45

The Democratic party isn't in disarray. They fucked the very voters who have supported them. Autumn Monday #50

They did exactly. Rec Demsrule86 Monday #56

I have three wonderful great grandchildren. Two have severe asthma. Both parents work and get Autumn Monday #59

"So we negotiated for what we could get": bupkis. 0rganism Monday #27

He caved for a path, that's path etic. Emile Monday #29

...last night's vote gave us a path for an ACA fix to stop a devastating rise in premiums... Xavier Breath Monday #30

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #37

Naivety? You're an optimist! Prairie Gates Monday #42

he is not naive Skittles Monday #109

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #110

he is still nowhere near as vile and disgusting as repukes are Skittles Monday #112

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #113

the eight are getting the flak now instead of repukes Skittles Monday #115

Last night will forever be known as the Kaine mutiny. nt yaesu Monday #31

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Monday #33

They lied to you Tim. When are you going to believe they lie with every breath? Clouds Passing Monday #43

"Finally, last night's vote gave us a path for an ACA fix to stop a devastating rise in premiums" lapfog_1 Monday #57

A lot of words to say, Your ACA premiums are going to skyrocket. Hassler Monday #67

I won't begrudge anyone BaronChocula Monday #68

Did he have any meetings or town halls with people in his state Tribetime Monday #69

A lot of people will be uninsured. Path-etic Emile Monday #70

remember this is because of REPUBLICANS Skittles Monday #114

A total wimp now trying to justify his cowardliness. walkingman Monday #71

Just another lesson learned for the purity Democrats who couldn't vote for Harris. NoMoreRepugs Monday #73

Not A Real Deal 2na fisherman Monday #74

This message was self-deleted by its author CaptainTruth Monday #75

You and a small handful rpannier Monday #79

Why not Fetterman? Emile Monday #93

I'm a Virginia constituent and federal employee KLK1972 Monday #78

may we assume you didn't vote -R- Skittles Monday #81

Definitely not!! KLK1972 Monday #83

you have a home here Skittles Monday #99

I am so sorry for what you, your family and neighbors are going through, KLK. sheshe2 Monday #111

Welcome to DU. I'm so very sorry for what you & your family are going through. I respect Sen. Kaine... Hekate Tuesday #116

No one is happy with this, and it is easy for those who are NOT dependent on foodstamps, or on a check to lostincalifornia Tuesday #120

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #125

Welcome to DU. lapucelle Tuesday #129

Thank you for sharing your story and welcome to DU mcar Tuesday #131

Aloha KLK1972... Welcome to DU💙 Cha Tuesday #132

Honestly, I was quite surprised when Hillary picked him. hamsterjill Monday #80

He was one of the top three contenders for Obama's VP pick, too. "Corporate shill"? betsuni Tuesday #117

So? Obama didn't wind up picking him, did he? hamsterjill Tuesday #118

Okay underpants Monday #82

Congress: January 30, 2026. Marcuse Monday #84

Not buying it but I appreciate him trying to explain his vote. AllyCat Monday #85

Post removed Post removed Monday #86

The "path for an ACA fix" Diraven Monday #87

All I read was blah, blah, blah, I'm a weak senator, blah, blah, blah n/t aggiesal Monday #89

A lesson from the Peanuts... djacq Monday #90

Reminds me of this guy: Dave Bowman Monday #91

Coward maspaha Monday #97

Cool story bro 🙄 Javaman Monday #100

Go jump in a lake. choie Monday #101

This part is gaslighting: "I believe we can win this critical ACA battle if we fight for it together." LonePirate Monday #105

He is what is going to happen. kacekwl Monday #107

Tim---May I Call You Tim?---ALL Of What You Wrote Was Foreseen. And.... ColoringFool Tuesday #119

We're supposed to support Dems here Johnny2X2X Tuesday #121

F HIM F THEM VOTE EM OUT!! sunflowerseed Tuesday #126

Dear senator: "It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners." Albert Camus Ping Tung Tuesday #128

Exactly Emile Tuesday #130

The facts won't convince people who have their minds made up because they are focusing ONLY on the ACA. valleyrogue Tuesday #133

These comparisons invoking feeding children vs the ACA health care is a fallacy... Hugin Tuesday #134