Jefferson-Jackson Speakers Address Shutdown
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Arnold spoke at the Jefferson-Jackson Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, hosted by the Kosciusko County Democratic Party. The senator from the La Porte County area said he has a question for anyone who voted against the deal that ended the shutdown and avoided default.
“My question to Rep. (Jackie) Walorski, and I intend to ask her this when I see her, is please explain to me how your ‘no’ vote this past week on ending the nation’s shutdown helped in any way to return good, hard-working Americans back to work, open up government services that people dearly rely on, such as parks and memorials, along with helping to avert a financial crisis that we are still continuing to work through? The message sent by her and all ‘no’ voters in D.C. should be a clear message to all voters as to who really cares about the working people in this great nation,” he told the gathering at the 2517 restaurant.
He added, “If you are all wondering about how we have arrived at this point in our nation’s government, be it federal, state or local, and why we can't get past the partisanship and fighting, I suggest you do one thing: Look in a mirror. Each and every one of us must share in these problems because of the way we determine how and whom we vote for.”
County Democrats Chairman John Bonitati opened the meeting by saying the federal shutdown hurt many Americans and the economy, and that we need leaders from the Democratic party that will provide solutions to our problems, not political grandstanding.
David Kolbe, Dist. 22 State Representative candidate, spoke about his idea of democracy best existing in the political center. He said Democrats should consider the values expressed in conservatism, and advocated what he calls a fusion of politics in the hopes of bringing together Democrats, disgruntled Republicans and disenchanted independents.
“It is time that we embrace a third way,” the Warsaw attorney said. “We can win because our ideas are better.”
Also speaking was Justin Kuhnle, U.S. 3rd Dist. Congressional candidate, who outlined the importance of investing in public education and creating affordable healthcare for all to benefit our working class. He also talked about reducing spending and creating efficiency in running the government.
The evening ended with Art Brown receiving the “Democrat of the Year” award for his efforts and many hours helping the party. He is also the director of communications for the Kosciusko County Democrats.
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Arnold spoke at the Jefferson-Jackson Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, hosted by the Kosciusko County Democratic Party. The senator from the La Porte County area said he has a question for anyone who voted against the deal that ended the shutdown and avoided default.
“My question to Rep. (Jackie) Walorski, and I intend to ask her this when I see her, is please explain to me how your ‘no’ vote this past week on ending the nation’s shutdown helped in any way to return good, hard-working Americans back to work, open up government services that people dearly rely on, such as parks and memorials, along with helping to avert a financial crisis that we are still continuing to work through? The message sent by her and all ‘no’ voters in D.C. should be a clear message to all voters as to who really cares about the working people in this great nation,” he told the gathering at the 2517 restaurant.
He added, “If you are all wondering about how we have arrived at this point in our nation’s government, be it federal, state or local, and why we can't get past the partisanship and fighting, I suggest you do one thing: Look in a mirror. Each and every one of us must share in these problems because of the way we determine how and whom we vote for.”
County Democrats Chairman John Bonitati opened the meeting by saying the federal shutdown hurt many Americans and the economy, and that we need leaders from the Democratic party that will provide solutions to our problems, not political grandstanding.
David Kolbe, Dist. 22 State Representative candidate, spoke about his idea of democracy best existing in the political center. He said Democrats should consider the values expressed in conservatism, and advocated what he calls a fusion of politics in the hopes of bringing together Democrats, disgruntled Republicans and disenchanted independents.
“It is time that we embrace a third way,” the Warsaw attorney said. “We can win because our ideas are better.”
Also speaking was Justin Kuhnle, U.S. 3rd Dist. Congressional candidate, who outlined the importance of investing in public education and creating affordable healthcare for all to benefit our working class. He also talked about reducing spending and creating efficiency in running the government.
The evening ended with Art Brown receiving the “Democrat of the Year” award for his efforts and many hours helping the party. He is also the director of communications for the Kosciusko County Democrats.
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