Jared Golden wants my money

After my last post about 2nd District Maine Congressman Jared Golden, I contacted his office to let him know about my posts on March 11 and August 19, 2021. Neither of them were complimentary or supportive. Using my Maine address, since I am a Damariscotta property owner, I got a email back from his office thanking me for contacting him and advising me to seek help from Chellie Pingree of the First District if I needed any assistance. 

Next, I received an envelope from Jared Golden seeking a campaign contribution. The cover letter states that three Republicans are set to run against him in ’22, including Bruce Poliquin whom Golden defeated in 2018, thanks to ranked choice voting. Golden claims he’s a victim of special interests, Super PACs and disinformation. It says nothing about what Golden stands for, his platform or his voting record. We do know that as a Blue Dog Democrat, he is placing Biden's extensive second infrastructure bill in jeopardy. 

Golden’s singular appeal is to be found on the contribution slip, “We Can Stop Kevin McCarthy From Becoming Speaker.” That translates into an appeal for Democrats to keep the house. But as for Speaker, Jared Golden is the last one to assure you that Kevin McCarthy won’t become Speaker. He has never voted for Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic nominee for Speaker - not when he was first elected, not in his second term. If the Democratic hold on the House is even narrower, his failure to vote for the Democratic nominee, if it’s Nancy Pelosi, could turn the Speakership over to Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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