A.G. Gancarski
U.S. Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, Georgia Republicans on the ballot Jan. 5, on Tuesday echoed bipartisan calls for sending $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks to every American.
In taking that position, the embattled incumbents agreed with President Donald Trump and the Democratically-controlled House of Representatives, which approved the proposal for relief payments enhanced from the previously-ratified $600 on Monday.
Perdue, on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” said he was “delighted to support the President” in this push, one that manifested only after his administration brokered the original $900 billion deal that included $600 checks.
“It’s the right thing to do for the people of Georgia,” Perdue contended.
Loeffler confirmed her stance on Tuesday’s edition of Fox and Friends, framing her position as aligned with the President while signing onto a Democratic bill presented by Chuck Schumer to the Senate on Tuesday.
“The President has fought for our country since day one,” said Loeffler, who has “stood by the President 100%.”
“We need to get relief to Americans now, and I will support that,” Loeffler added.
Republicans like Perdue and Loeffler appear to be getting to yes on the proposal, which came after Trump teased a veto before finally signing it. With Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock running aggressive campaigns, they can’t afford to do otherwise.
Though budget hawks may squawk, Republicans look ready for more funds for ongoing coronavirus relief, with a Florida Senator already on board as of Monday.
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio issued a statement Monday supporting Trump‘s call for $2,000 checks to be sent to each American citizen. However, the timing was notable, coming as it did with the House voting up a bill to fulfill Trump’s vision.
“I agree with the President that millions of working-class families are in dire need of additional relief, which is why I support $2,000 in direct payments to Americans struggling due to the pandemic,” Rubio said.
“I share many of my colleagues’ concern about the long-term effects of additional spending, but we cannot ignore the fact that millions of working-class families across the nation are still in dire need of relief,” Rubio continued. “Congress should quickly pass legislation to increase direct payments to Americans to $2,000.”
While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has yet to tip his hand, it appears he is letting the caucus take positions here, suggesting there may be a window.
One comment
Glenn Reihing
December 30, 2020 at 10:16 am
Make no mistake this is nothing more than two politicians who are locked into a tight race doing anything to keep their job. This is evidenced by their silence and apathy when:
1. They ignored the bill when it passed the House and sat on the Senate desk in May 2020.
2. They allowed the previous legislation to expire at the end of July. During that month, they went on a two-week vacation. At the end of that month, they took another recess.
3. They took a third recess in the months of September – October in order to campaign while eight million Americans were sinking into poverty, child food insecurity increased, food bank lines became larger, and people’s risk of eviction grew.
4. It is obvious that Sen. Perdue had committed insider trading with his stocks. While the Justice Dept. stated that there was no evidence, it is hard to wipe that stain off of Sen. Loeffler.
Now they are “on board” for a $2000 stimulus check??
Hopefully, the people in Georgia will see this charade for what it is and send these candidates packing.
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