Kanjorski supports bailout bill again
By Dan Hirschhorn, PolitickerPA.com ReporterIf U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Nanticoke) caught flak from constituents for his support of a $700-billion bailout bill that failed to pass the House Monday, he didn't show it today.
Kanjorski, considered by many to be the most vulnerable Democrat in Congress, again supported a bailout package, this time voting for amended legislation approved by the Senate.
Kanjorski is facing a tough challenge from Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta in the 11th Congressional District. After Kanjorski's initial vote for the bill Monday, his campaign spokesman said the longtime incumbent had "stood up for the principle" and did not "take into account political considerations."
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Ninety-Five percent of his constituents were against the bill and Kanjorski voted for it anyway.
Just follow the numbers to see why ! The vast majority of Kanjorski's donations come from financial institutions including FannieMae and FreddieMac!!!
Kanjorski is a disgrace and should do the honorable thing and resign. But, of course, Jankorski has no honor.
Defeat Kanjorski in the November election...
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