Collin Peterson voted against extending unemployment benefits

[dflprincess]

joining Bachmann, Kline and Paulsen in sticking it to those whose benefits are about to run out because they have "fiscal concerns" (I'm sure these jerks will vote against extending tax cuts for the wealthy as well for the same reason).

Someone explain to me how this jackass stays in Congress but Oberstar (who voted for the extension) was defeated and why the DFL puts up with him.

http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/109039124.html?elr=KArks:DCiUec7PaP3E77K_0c::D3aDhUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUvca_bPiL_ec7PaP3iU

[Angry Dragon]

1. Because he wins

It seems it is more important to get the numbers instead of putting up good people to run.

[glinda]

2. Here is a cross-post for Ellison voting with the Repubs also.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9582771

Peterson is a bummer, I know. But his area must be conservative?

[dflprincess]

3. Conservative and includes some of the poorest areas of the state as well

Go figure.

[glinda]

4. Poor possibly equates to lack of education or ability to understand the complexities of

everything.

[Odin2005]

5. My rep. I FUCKING HATE HIM!!!

he stays because he brings the farm bill pork.