Jim Matheson: Congressman of the year

Jim Matheson has voted with the Republicans just about each and every time they have voted on a bill dealing with ObamaCare the last several years, especially the last several months/weeks/days.

Then, he has the nerve to go and blames Republicans for the government shutdown coming tonight.

You know, the same Republicans he keeps voting with.

To Jim Matheson, that's called being a "moderate."

In reality, if Jim Matheson were a "moderate," he would use some of influence and seniority to work on a compromise.  Or at least propose a compromise.  After all, he has more seniority than 73% of Congress.

But that would mean the Congressman would have to work.  And if you measure congressmen by their avoidance of work, Matheson would be Congressman of the year.

This is a man who votes with the same special interests that have tried for a decade to beat him.  He won't hold a town hall meeting to meet with actual constituents.

So, Jim, I'm asking you again: Please, please stand up and propose a fix to this nation's problem.  I might even throw in a campaign contribution.  Heaven knows you need the money, since I've only gotten five emails this week asking for a donation to your campaign.

Of course, one of those five came from your mom, and two more were just "I hope you saw the email from Mom" resendings of the same email.

Hell, even your campaign is too lazy to write new material, just resending the same email a few times.

Maybe you are the Congressman of the Year,

Jim Matheson: It's Official(ly over)

Dear Congressman Matheson:

I received your email today asking me to donate to your campaign, since Mia Love just announced she is going to run against you again next year.

With all due respect, Congressman, I'm starting to think that maybe having Mia be our congresswoman wouldn't be so bad, because on my number one issue, you and Mia have the exact same opinion.

On Thursday, you sent me an email saying that you once again voted for the repeal of ObamaCare.  In fact, you said that you have always voted for the repeal of ObamaCare.  You said that ObamaCare is a flawed bill.

On that, I agree.  However, ObamaCare is an improvement over what we would have if the numerous attempts to repeal the bill were successful.

Furthermore, YOU have the ability to fix ObamaCare.  So far, I have seen exactly ZERO proposals from you to fix ObamaCare.  Well, other than just repeal.

Yes, you are only one of 435 Congressmen.  However, one of the glories of Congress is that ANY Congressman can propose a bill.

Yet, you don't.

You have seniority.  You've been in Congress since 2001.  That's longer than any other current Representative from Utah.  In fact, only 119 Congresspeople have been there longer than you.  That means you have more seniority than 73% of Congress.

So, where's your proposal?  How are you going to fix the problem?

Congressman Matheson, I want to like you.  I'm a moderate Democrat.  I voted for you in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010.  In fact, in 2010, I voted for you 3 times -- at convention, in a primary, and in the general election.  In 2012, I was redistricted out of your district, but I told every friend I could that lived in your district why they should vote for you instead of Mia Love.  My voting for you predates my being a Democrat.  I've thrown money your way several times.  I've defended you.  I've overlooked some of your other votes.  I've overlooked your refusal to hold real town halls and talk to your constituents.

But, that's over.  Until you step up, show some leadership, and propose a solution, we're officially over.  No money, no volunteering, no defending you to my more liberal (or conservative) friends.

In fact, when friends in the Fourth District ask me if they should vote for in next year's congressional race, my answer will be simple:

It doesn't really matter, because my health and well being doesn't really matter to either candidate.

-Bob