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JOBS BILL PASSES SENATE: Scott Brown and 4 other Republicans Break Rank (Guest in Eastern Time)
Scott Brown joined four other Republicans to break rank to help pass the Jobs Bill creating a firestorm of public opinion ranging from, “He’s his own man, bucking party lines,” to, “He’s a sellout.”
Available for Talk Show interviews on this topic is former vice chairman of the Kentucky Republican Party, Marcus Carey, who wrote the following blog about the vote.
Marcus Carey is a conservative writer, blogger and internet radio host, with over 40 years experience running political campaigns, 30 years as a lawyer and having served as the Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky he is increasingly being called upon and quoted for his insights and unique political perspective.
Conservatives Need Not Be Hasty, Nor Hypocritical on Scott Brown Job's Bill Vote
By Marcus Carey, February 23, 2010
Early on I took stock of Scott Brown's victory with cautious optimism. I happen to believe that he, his wife and his daughter are far too interested in fame to be trusted without keeping a close eye on them.
But don't let the reaction of some republicans to Scott Brown's so called "vote with the democrats" on the Senate jobs bill persuade you that he has become a turncoat overnight. In my opinion, he has not, yet.
First he made it very clear that he was running for office to put an end to partisan bickering and to put the interests of his constituents first. He told voters that he would go to Washington with jobs creation at the top of his agenda. It would be mighty hypocritical of republicans to complain one day that election promises are too often broken, and the next day complain when one is kept.
And don't hastily buy into the Mitch McConnell version of republicanism where all republican senators are expected to do exactly as they are told. Taking orders from the people, not party leaders, is in large part what the TEA party movement is all about.
Brown was joined by 4 other republicans in his vote to allow debate to continue on the Jobs Bill. Why 36 others didn't join him is a question they will have to answer. But my guess is that part of their motivation was a unified effort to keep anything on the Obama agenda from passing, no matter what it might do to help the nation.
This rank partisanship is a poor reason for opposing legislation, and as the frustration among Americans grows, so will their discontent with republicans who can't seem to vote for a tax break unless the GOP leadership tells them too.
The jobs bill give a TAX CREDIT to employers who hire out of work employees. Not a tax deduction, but a tax credit, a dollar for dollar reduction in the amount of taxes paid based upon the salary of the new employee.
In addition the bill sets aside $19.5 billion dollars to shore up the highway construction fund. For all of you conservatives out there who complain about runaway spending, most of you want government to limit itself to providing a military and building roads and bridges. Isn't this what you were asking for?
And lastly the bill is paid for by a crackdown on off shore tax shelters. In other words, making those earning money in this country pay their fair share rather than sneaking dollars out of the country to Caribbean banks and dodging taxes, the kind of thing for which you criticized Charlie Rangel.
Yes it might appear that Scott Brown broke ranks with the republican power brokers inside the beltway, but don't let the "Chicken Littles" in leadership tell you what to think about that.
America has grown up quite a bit this year. It's time to start thinking for ourselves. And since the bill hasn't passed yet and Brown's vote just sends it to debate, it's now up to us to pay attention and then decide whether we want our elected officials to support it. After all, it is our country, remember.
ABOUT MARCUS…
Marcus Carey is a successful lawyer and recent candidate for the Kentucky Supreme Court with over twenty eight years experience in providing his many thousand clients expert advice dedicated to advancing their best interests. He is an accomplished advocate in the courtroom, a trusted advisor to small businesses and a respected negotiator.
In addition Marc is a farmer, talk radio host and public speaker, who has an insatiable appetite for accuracy, and a deep love of history. His approach to every facet of his career reflects his view of the world as he sees it in large part through the eyes of those who came before us.
Marc has been a guest on a number of television programs where he has been invited to talk about law, politics and current events from his unique point of view. He has championed cases of major corporate corruption, championed cases for the disabled and courageously defended the United States Constitution.
Marcus Carey is the author of many published editorials. He has been quoted and written about most recently on a national level regarding the federal lawsuit he brought in his own name to advance the First Amendment right of voters to have access to more information about the men and women who seek to be elected as judges.
He is quoted as saying that his purpose in bringing the suit was "to open up the selection process of judges and to create a better informed citizenry in whose hands rests the exclusive constitutional power to elect the men and women who sit in judgment of our lives and our liberty."
Marc has served in many leadership positions within his state bar association as well as having a long history of writing and speaking about professional and governmental ethics.
He and his wife of 35 years live on a farm in North Central Kentucky. Together they have raised two fine sons, dozens of horses, acres of tobacco, herds of cattle and a yard full of dogs.
Drawing upon his experience as a hunter, woodsman, sharpshooter and wilderness traveler Marc sees details in the world which many of us miss. As a professional speaker and trial lawyer he shares his extraordinary experiences in a way which gives his audience a brand new perspective on the world around us.
And with over 35 years of campaign experience as a political insider, his Forest Gump style personal contact with JFK, LBJ , Bob Dole, both Presidents Bush and many other highly regarded leaders Marc has a unique ability to talk with juries and audiences alike with a perspective and humor that is both enjoyable and persuasive.
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