Thank you for again sharing your positions, and your justifications for them, regarding your representation of Maine's District 2 constituents. I don't agree with you 100% of the time, but I have enormous respect for your thoughtfulness, transparency and integrity/independence; I feel grateful that you are representing me and look forward to your work with the Blue Dog coalition in the coming years. Hope you and your family have a relaxing (!!) and wonderful holiday. Hilary
Thank you for your leadership and quiet commonsense. We are fortunate to have you serving us. Your articulation of facts and reasoning is clear and appreciated by me.
I hope you read the comments written hear, even the hateful ones. I am sure that you receive threats which seems to be an unfortunate result of a President-elect who spews hate and cruelty 24/7/365.
Many of your constituents appreciate the work you have done on our behalf and our votes FOR you in November were a.vote of confidence that you will continue to listen to us and act in the best interest of all Mainers.
I hope that you have the time to read or listen to Heather Cox Richardson's daily column on Substack. Not only is she one of your constituents, but she recounts stories from US History and relates them to current events.
Hundreds of your constituents read her column daily. Perhaps you even know her. And don't worry, she never writes bad things about you, or for that matter good thing either.
If you are such a Blue Dog then why did you vote for the Build Back Better massive spending bill? You are not even following your own rules so how can we believe you now.
Plenty of people in district two are glad he voted for the Build Back Better bill. It is a forward thinking piece of legislation that is meant to help the average person. Better this than just tax cuts for the wealthy.
You mean plenty by saying liberals because there is no justification for voting to increase the deficit by that much. Remember he just said that Blue Dogs should not vote for spending that hurts the deficit and yet he did. As for Trumps tax cut it's a fact that it helped the economy more than it hurt it. Stop reading all those left wing articles that do nothing but lie to you!
Perhaps you should stop reading all those right-wing articles as your uninformed comments indicate you are being misled. Tax cuts for the billionaires and tariffs do nothing to help the rest of us.
What do you have against the Wealthy. Companies in the US paid the highest taxes. That is why they leave to other countries. Lower taxes across all tax payers help everyone. The tariffs is a way to get China, Mexico and Canada to treat the US fairly. Dems have destroyed this US.
Wow! You really drink the kool-aid don't you? Have you seen the Trump nominations for his cabinet? Sexual predators, Putin lovers, billionaires. How will Tulsi, Hegseth, Kennedy, Oz help to make America great?
You are such a typical MAGA, never caring about facts or pointing out lies.
I suppose you voted for Theriault who is an uneducated former 2nd rate Nascar driver that didn't bother showing up for 1/2 of the legislative sessions.
Majority of the country have spoken and what is wrong with Make America Great Again? You people lie so but you know the saying the guilty ones talk. Biden and his family are criminals. Biden just signs documents for the person in power. Was it Kamala?
"Majority of the country have spoken and what is wrong with Make America Great Again?"
Trump did not win the popular vote in 2016 and Trump did not win the popular vote in 2024.
The majority of Americans eligible to vote have never voted for Trump. Many did not vote. Many voted down ballot but not for a presidential contender.
The atavistic Electoral College will speak on Jan 6. And presumably Trump will win that majority.
What is wrong with "Make America Great Again" is that it is a slogan arousing emotions while obstructing thoughtful consideration of: what the notion of national greatness signifies; whether it has ever been a good idea; what it means in the context of American history; and most importantly, what malign, unjust, and dangerous policies (see Project 2025) MAGA actually stands for.
so you would rather have a crook in office like Biden so he can take your money and send it to China? Wow you have a lot to learn if only you could but since you are way left you are not smart enough to learn.
Golden did vote for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Which has demonstrably and effectively benefited communities across Maine and across the nation, while strengthening the US economy and enabling the United States outpace economic recovery from Covid among the G10 nations.
(This despite the Trump administration ignoring both Covid science and pandemic response - ending in burdening Americans with the highest rates of disease, death, and disruption.)
"Democrats, Republicans, and the White House have worked together to make a once-in-a-generation investment in jobs and better roads, bridges, broadband, replacing lead pipes, and much more. This bill will create and support Maine construction jobs and it's a clear win for our state and the entire country."
"Since Senator Collins and I met with fellow members of Congress at Governor Hogan's residence seven months ago to begin developing the framework the bipartisan infrastructure bill is based upon, I have been proud to be a member of this bipartisan effort." - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)"
Re: USA economic recovery from Covid.
"... according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. A combination of unprecedented fiscal support, rapid deployment of vaccines, and structural economic resilience all helped jumpstart the swift and enduring U.S. recovery, with the economic expansion now entering its fourth year. As the economy continues to grow, two important characteristics have emerged: (i) the U.S. avoided the deep economic scarring that impacted millions of American households in the last recovery; and (ii) the U.S. recovery has far outpaced most of its G10 peer countries."
And what's wrong with the BBB? The Biden administration under Pete Buttegieg's able leadership has started and and/or completed over 75,000 projects.
Apparerently you are content with Trump using infrastructure week as a photo-op instead of a chance to help repair, replace and improve our infrastructure.
I wish we could trust what we are told. I wish people would get their facts straight by doing an extensive personal research on the issue or bill. I wish my State would follow the the Blue Dog idea more, but our state is controlled by a certain group. I have spoken to both Republicans and Democrats who are not happy with the "elite" few who control the State. Sadly, the others don't have the backbone to go against the "Masters". .
Without backbones our States and the Nation will become a country that the GREATEST GENERATION didn't fought for but had fought against.
More BS under a different name....you voted the majority of the time with that drunken rich bag of wind unless she gave you permission to vote against her when she knew she had enough votes without your's. The closeness of the vote in your district shows how many people feel you are a phony....for example, your flip flop on guns. If we weren't forced into the rediculous ranked choice crap you probably would be packing your bags to head back to Maine for good.
Plenty of people in our district are glad that Golden has the courage to admit when he is wrong. He was wrong when he voted against restrictions on the purchase of military style weaponry. He admitted as much, although it was after a terrible mass shooting in Lewiston. It is time that others admit that there is no need for civilians to own military weaponry.
As for ranked choice voting, it is a great change to the methodology of voting. This way a person who does not have more than 50% of the vote does not get into office.
Looks are deceiving.... My deer rifle fires a much larger bullet at the same rate of fire as weapon you propose to ban ....guess you want those banned too !
I find your thoughts to be spot on. Thank you for being so careful in your thinking. I know it will be impossible to make everyone happy. Follow your conscience and what you know if good for our State.
I'm glad that Governor Mills has started a Maine artificial intelligence task force. Will Blue Dogs consider this one, please? --Default privacy across all technological platforms. Virtually every citizen would be glad of this technological restraint. If individuals want to sign on for data sharing, they would be able to under this proposal. But the default would be for privacy.
Not in the case his blind allegiance to AIPAC and CUFI - contributing to the Netanyahu regime's war crimes as well as it's repurposing of the Israel as a racist right wing religious extremist autocracy. We can give Israel defensive weapons while stopping delivery of the offensive weapons being used by the Netanyahu regime for ethnic cleansing and genocide.
I live in Rochester NY and I am a Registered Republican. I heard you speak for the first time a little over a year ago and I respect and applaud your common sense approach to government. I tell everyone I know to "keep an eye on the rising young Congressman from Maine." You represent what this nation needs more of. Thank you for your service both in and beyond the military.
I am very pleased to learn more about your Blue Dog coalition. We need something that gets to the heart of issues, with something more than an us vs. them mentality. Thank you for your clear explanation of the Blue Dogs. Good luck to you as you embark on your 4th Congressional term during a fraught time.
what I don’t understand is how the Democrat party stood by when you and fellow dems allowed our country to be run by whoever and with a President with dementia. Hopefully you and the Maine congress members and Susan Collins will help Trump get the agenda done for the people. The one man with commonsense is Trump.
Now how about discussing the issues with your constituents? It would be refreshing to have a representative that try’s to keep constituents apprized of the issues and work to their desires
Thank you for again sharing your positions, and your justifications for them, regarding your representation of Maine's District 2 constituents. I don't agree with you 100% of the time, but I have enormous respect for your thoughtfulness, transparency and integrity/independence; I feel grateful that you are representing me and look forward to your work with the Blue Dog coalition in the coming years. Hope you and your family have a relaxing (!!) and wonderful holiday. Hilary
Thank you for your leadership and quiet commonsense. We are fortunate to have you serving us. Your articulation of facts and reasoning is clear and appreciated by me.
I generally (not always) agree with your positions. What I really appreciate are your explanations behind them. You make me think!
I hope you read the comments written hear, even the hateful ones. I am sure that you receive threats which seems to be an unfortunate result of a President-elect who spews hate and cruelty 24/7/365.
Many of your constituents appreciate the work you have done on our behalf and our votes FOR you in November were a.vote of confidence that you will continue to listen to us and act in the best interest of all Mainers.
I hope that you have the time to read or listen to Heather Cox Richardson's daily column on Substack. Not only is she one of your constituents, but she recounts stories from US History and relates them to current events.
Hundreds of your constituents read her column daily. Perhaps you even know her. And don't worry, she never writes bad things about you, or for that matter good thing either.
Thanks again for your service.
If you are such a Blue Dog then why did you vote for the Build Back Better massive spending bill? You are not even following your own rules so how can we believe you now.
Plenty of people in district two are glad he voted for the Build Back Better bill. It is a forward thinking piece of legislation that is meant to help the average person. Better this than just tax cuts for the wealthy.
You mean plenty by saying liberals because there is no justification for voting to increase the deficit by that much. Remember he just said that Blue Dogs should not vote for spending that hurts the deficit and yet he did. As for Trumps tax cut it's a fact that it helped the economy more than it hurt it. Stop reading all those left wing articles that do nothing but lie to you!
Perhaps you should stop reading all those right-wing articles as your uninformed comments indicate you are being misled. Tax cuts for the billionaires and tariffs do nothing to help the rest of us.
What do you have against the Wealthy. Companies in the US paid the highest taxes. That is why they leave to other countries. Lower taxes across all tax payers help everyone. The tariffs is a way to get China, Mexico and Canada to treat the US fairly. Dems have destroyed this US.
Wow! You really drink the kool-aid don't you? Have you seen the Trump nominations for his cabinet? Sexual predators, Putin lovers, billionaires. How will Tulsi, Hegseth, Kennedy, Oz help to make America great?
You are such a typical MAGA, never caring about facts or pointing out lies.
I suppose you voted for Theriault who is an uneducated former 2nd rate Nascar driver that didn't bother showing up for 1/2 of the legislative sessions.
Majority of the country have spoken and what is wrong with Make America Great Again? You people lie so but you know the saying the guilty ones talk. Biden and his family are criminals. Biden just signs documents for the person in power. Was it Kamala?
"Majority of the country have spoken and what is wrong with Make America Great Again?"
Trump did not win the popular vote in 2016 and Trump did not win the popular vote in 2024.
The majority of Americans eligible to vote have never voted for Trump. Many did not vote. Many voted down ballot but not for a presidential contender.
The atavistic Electoral College will speak on Jan 6. And presumably Trump will win that majority.
What is wrong with "Make America Great Again" is that it is a slogan arousing emotions while obstructing thoughtful consideration of: what the notion of national greatness signifies; whether it has ever been a good idea; what it means in the context of American history; and most importantly, what malign, unjust, and dangerous policies (see Project 2025) MAGA actually stands for.
so you would rather have a crook in office like Biden so he can take your money and send it to China? Wow you have a lot to learn if only you could but since you are way left you are not smart enough to learn.
Please get your facts right.
"Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was the sole Democrat to vote against the Build Back Better Act on Friday."
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/582310-jared-golden-only-democrat-to-vote-against-build-back-better-act/
Golden did vote for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Which has demonstrably and effectively benefited communities across Maine and across the nation, while strengthening the US economy and enabling the United States outpace economic recovery from Covid among the G10 nations.
(This despite the Trump administration ignoring both Covid science and pandemic response - ending in burdening Americans with the highest rates of disease, death, and disruption.)
"Democrats, Republicans, and the White House have worked together to make a once-in-a-generation investment in jobs and better roads, bridges, broadband, replacing lead pipes, and much more. This bill will create and support Maine construction jobs and it's a clear win for our state and the entire country."
"Since Senator Collins and I met with fellow members of Congress at Governor Hogan's residence seven months ago to begin developing the framework the bipartisan infrastructure bill is based upon, I have been proud to be a member of this bipartisan effort." - Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02)"
Re: USA economic recovery from Covid.
"... according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. A combination of unprecedented fiscal support, rapid deployment of vaccines, and structural economic resilience all helped jumpstart the swift and enduring U.S. recovery, with the economic expansion now entering its fourth year. As the economy continues to grow, two important characteristics have emerged: (i) the U.S. avoided the deep economic scarring that impacted millions of American households in the last recovery; and (ii) the U.S. recovery has far outpaced most of its G10 peer countries."
He still caved and voted for it. That is a fact! So you need to get your facts straight.
And what's wrong with the BBB? The Biden administration under Pete Buttegieg's able leadership has started and and/or completed over 75,000 projects.
Apparerently you are content with Trump using infrastructure week as a photo-op instead of a chance to help repair, replace and improve our infrastructure.
You are confusing the Build Back Better with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Build_Back_Better_Act
I wish we could trust what we are told. I wish people would get their facts straight by doing an extensive personal research on the issue or bill. I wish my State would follow the the Blue Dog idea more, but our state is controlled by a certain group. I have spoken to both Republicans and Democrats who are not happy with the "elite" few who control the State. Sadly, the others don't have the backbone to go against the "Masters". .
Without backbones our States and the Nation will become a country that the GREATEST GENERATION didn't fought for but had fought against.
More BS under a different name....you voted the majority of the time with that drunken rich bag of wind unless she gave you permission to vote against her when she knew she had enough votes without your's. The closeness of the vote in your district shows how many people feel you are a phony....for example, your flip flop on guns. If we weren't forced into the rediculous ranked choice crap you probably would be packing your bags to head back to Maine for good.
Plenty of people in our district are glad that Golden has the courage to admit when he is wrong. He was wrong when he voted against restrictions on the purchase of military style weaponry. He admitted as much, although it was after a terrible mass shooting in Lewiston. It is time that others admit that there is no need for civilians to own military weaponry.
As for ranked choice voting, it is a great change to the methodology of voting. This way a person who does not have more than 50% of the vote does not get into office.
Military "style" weaponry ???
Looks are deceiving.... My deer rifle fires a much larger bullet at the same rate of fire as weapon you propose to ban ....guess you want those banned too !
I find your thoughts to be spot on. Thank you for being so careful in your thinking. I know it will be impossible to make everyone happy. Follow your conscience and what you know if good for our State.
Dis BlueDog vote for HR9495?
I'm glad that Governor Mills has started a Maine artificial intelligence task force. Will Blue Dogs consider this one, please? --Default privacy across all technological platforms. Virtually every citizen would be glad of this technological restraint. If individuals want to sign on for data sharing, they would be able to under this proposal. But the default would be for privacy.
What do you think?
A man who does all of his own thinking. Nice stuff, Jared!
Not in the case his blind allegiance to AIPAC and CUFI - contributing to the Netanyahu regime's war crimes as well as it's repurposing of the Israel as a racist right wing religious extremist autocracy. We can give Israel defensive weapons while stopping delivery of the offensive weapons being used by the Netanyahu regime for ethnic cleansing and genocide.
Let us know how you vote on bills in Congress and your reasons for doing that.
I live in Rochester NY and I am a Registered Republican. I heard you speak for the first time a little over a year ago and I respect and applaud your common sense approach to government. I tell everyone I know to "keep an eye on the rising young Congressman from Maine." You represent what this nation needs more of. Thank you for your service both in and beyond the military.
I am very pleased to learn more about your Blue Dog coalition. We need something that gets to the heart of issues, with something more than an us vs. them mentality. Thank you for your clear explanation of the Blue Dogs. Good luck to you as you embark on your 4th Congressional term during a fraught time.
what I don’t understand is how the Democrat party stood by when you and fellow dems allowed our country to be run by whoever and with a President with dementia. Hopefully you and the Maine congress members and Susan Collins will help Trump get the agenda done for the people. The one man with commonsense is Trump.
Now how about discussing the issues with your constituents? It would be refreshing to have a representative that try’s to keep constituents apprized of the issues and work to their desires