'That Is Why I'm Voting No': Maria Cantwell Goes Off On RFK Jr. Ahead Of Committee Vote

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) spoke about
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[@roynelson5209]

A democrat not voting for RFK, Jr. Shocking.

[@TheRachan1000]

Kind of, but he was a democrat himself before being an independent

[@maryturner5188]

Im concered I wont be getting my Big Pharma check.

[@Clints30]

Cantwell is one of the most useless Senators. She has a history of doing very little or nothing at all. Such a grifter.

[@MarkTrickett-c9v]

Yep, she got her check from big pharma

[@Carol-c9u]

Guess she wants voted out! You time is limited in politics. Bye, bye soon

[@chrisgonzalez1030]

No...we want a lame useless waste of space like RFK Jr. voted out. If you don't see the point, don't opine.

[@Carol-c9u]

@@chrisgonzalez1030typical liberal, try to shut down free speech. Not your option so you don’t want mine. LOL.

[@yaxleader]

Good luck with that, she's a senator for Washington state, one of the bluest states in the nation.

[@ginadecker5013]

I guess their finances are more important to them than the health of our people.

[@rlanza2468]

STATE OF SHAME - SENATORS - VOTED AGAINST LAKEN RILEY ACT: WASHINGTON - Maria CANTWELL, Patty MURRAY - (Term Limits)

[@hazegraystudios]

My home state - another reason why I live in Texas.

[@charlesnash2748]

Me too, so glad I no longer live there. The Seattle to Olympia corridor has been consumed by abject liberalism. The place in unlivable. Cantwell is a emblematic of the politicians who've destroyed a once sensible state.

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Doesn't Seattle still have a statue of Lenin ? LOL

[@simonsmith1974]

Saying "we had the first deaths from COVID" isn't a flex ma'am. Its a travesty

[@MikeBones-ds3ic]

When Boston was ground zero

[@simonsmith1974]

@MikeBones-ds3ic exactly

[@TheRachan1000]

I didn't get the feeling it was a flex? She feels it's important to value the science when places like seattle can be vulnerable to something like covid

[@vickishoemaker2545]

Thank you, Senator Cantwell!

[@georgekucharo1960]

Her last name is the actual reason she is against RFKjr

[@nicholasopifeni9738]

😂

[@bobjames2423]

You're voting "No" because you were TOLD to vote no. End of conversation!

[@VictoriaCarr-d8z]

There is no " SURPRISE " IN democrats voting "NO " for any of these nominees. The SURPRISE IS IF THEY VOTE " Yes".

[@bradsledge1130]

The next time your name comes up on my Washington ballot, I am voting no for you for the 3rd time!

[@TheRachan1000]

How's that working for you?

[@michaelthomas9004]

Vote No No No

[@gwkodiak]

I was in the committee hearing and listened to this Senator. What a gaslighting performance. All heat, no light!

[@danielnguyen1237]

We have now determined that the Democrat Party is opposing the Republican Party and vice versa, the Republican Party is concerned about the country and the safety of the people. You should compare to choose which representative will help the people, not choose based on party.

[@Cascademountains]

Cantwell is my senator. Needless to say, she’s worthless but she’s democrat and the ALWAYS win. Something fishy here.

[@Lee-n1w]

We got to love the added drama like our house and senate is a Hollywood theater instead of grown mature professional adults

[@rlanza2468]

STATE OF SHAME - US SENATE - ETH-NO-CRATS: WASHINGTON - Maria CANTWELL, Patty MURRAY - (Term Limits)

[@rlanza2468]

GOVERNOR - GOTTA GOES: WASHINGTON - Bob FERGUSON

[@EdwardEells]

Blah,blah,blah. Just vote!

[@MWR-lg9qp]

Welcome to the primary out of existence list.

[@geoffmenzies414]

That’s for the Rs who can’t stick to their principles

[@angel2000317]

Thank you, Senator Cantwell! You're speaking truth and representing your constituents and speaking out for the health of this nation.

[@jppalm3944]

Cantwell a puppet drone

[@dragonblazzer9698]

If she feels so strongly, why not just let the science play out? You're so confident, and you think RFK is a kook, prove him wrong.

[@bradleywatersroark4508]

It's pretty obvious someone needs to check cantwell's bank account😢 nobody sells out for nothing😮 all I heard was my friend's the millionaires do everything I'm going to back them😂

[@CherylGunderson]

Here in Wa state.....we just cant get rid of these stupid reps,,,,,,,,Cantwell and Murray are old clunkers.

[@marilynyoung9477]

I vote for Sen. Cantwell and always will.

[@willmcgee4969]

MAHA!!

[@bertmontoya728]

My vote is a BIG NO.. Because Medicaid medicare and social security and also. WICfor young mothers are on the line.. and forget. ACA. They will go after . Pharmacy for seniors. Uncaping. Insulin at 35 Dollars. Is too many programs better on the line... vote NO... i would . RIGHT....

[@333paxton]

The thing with nay saying is that what you think you create. There are many options that can help everyone. What RFK Jr. is trying to do is help EVERYONE. Your not rich if your neighbor is poor. Everything is on the line when there is a change and if it makes the US healthy again everyone will benifit.

[@vperera2153]

They haven't done much , only talk!!!

[@caninesforheroesnptsd1744]

Goodbye Maria. You are the problem

[@MikeBones-ds3ic]

What a liar covid was proven to have started in Boston at a tech conference plus sum other people showing how scummy she is liar

[@richardstengline5743]

Need to get rid of her and Murray they both are terrible for Wa.

[@scottjenkins6972]

OMG, Ms. Can't do anything well is looking OLD!

[@mariabator9317]

Kennedy Amen. Just Kennedy plise

[@renaissanceman1724]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@FilmFlam-8008]

Retire.

[@thomasmoore4723]

Oh no he left the plantation, we can't have that

[@lizodonnell7131]

She is discussing, has no idea what she is talking about. Probably is not getting money from anyone.

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Democrats thinking they have a purpose in these confirmations...LOL

[@freedom5325]

Why make vulgar remarks, just vote.

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Democrat senators acting like they matter.....LOL

[@josmith5866]

A lot of waffling! I did not understand her point

[@TheRachan1000]

Shes saying that wa is directly affected by viruses that could have gotten worse without a vaccine. He is denying the science that proves that.