U.S. Rep. Donald Payne (D-Newark): Politicker file photo
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne (D-Newark) didn't vote for the Wall Street bailout package the first time, and he would need to see significant changes benefiting low income Americans and workers before he could support it on a second pass.
"We have not extended unemployment benefits or mortgage relief," Payne said moments ago in an appearance on MSNBC.
The veteran congressman acknowledged there is no question the economy is in crisis mode, but insisted on seeing stronger bottom up measures.
"This is still in progress," he said.
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Another guy who's never had a private sector job
The only thing Donald Payne knows is how to ask for a handout for people to whom a day's work is an alien thought.
and yet...
Nobody is opposing him. Another failure for the Hudson County Republican Organization.
Will a credible candidate please
run against this do nothing man? No one bothered asking him his opinion because NO ONE CARES!!!!
Blame Dominick from Essex
for the lack of a candidate.
Blame Dominick from Essex
for the lack of a candidate.