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Originally Posted by jorgelito
One thing I didn't get:
When George Bush kept pointing out that Kerry (and Edwards) weren't on the Senate floor ;
1. Was he inplying that they are shirking their responsibility, or dodging work?
2. If so, why didn't Kerry hit back with George Bush's record vacation time. I belive Bush has taken the most time off.
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I think that's what he's implying. Bush is highlighting a major reason Senators don't get elected President anymore. Each day that they are in California, Iowa, Florida, etc, then they aren't in DC waiting to press the Yes or No button. For them to campaign, they have to miss votes. A President, Governor, or retired General can do everything he has to do anywhere he happens to be. It is a tremendous advantage over a member of Senate or House.
Another thing is that a Senator might vote no on a bill that would do what he wants to an issue he loves.. because of one line that he hates. Bush keeps bringing up Kerry's no vote on the 87 Billion. Kerry voted Yes on the original bill, because the original bill required that the US pay for it by repealing or letting lapse a tax cut on corporations and the wealthiest bracket. Kerry voted no after the bill was amended to borrow the 87 Billion.... from Asian national banks.
Kerry didn't want to borrow 87 billion from the chinese and japanese governments to pay for our gear. Why? The interest alone will likely raise the cost to 140 Billion.