From NH Congressman Frank Guinta's campaign website:
He also is against the Obama stimulus package that has yet to bring us jobs.
That's in the section titled "Strengthening the Economy." Rep. Guinta's opposition to the Obama stimulus package is well documented. If there's one thing Guinta likes better than opposing Obama, it's getting his picture taken. From TPM:
With Recovery Act funding running out, that old TPM favorite — the anti-stimulus Republican who takes credit for stimulus funding in their district — is becoming somewhat of a rarity. But Rep. Frank Guinta (R-NH) kicked it old school on Thursday by cutting the ribbon on a new road that received millions from the same spending bill he opposed.
Wait a minute....what?? The stimulus project that has created no jobs?? Did this road build itself?
“It’s going to help us with our tourism, our economy, and it’s going to provide us greater flexibility for our residents, our business commuters, and those visiting our state,” Guinta said at the event. “It’s a real example of how when we put our mind to it we can accomplish anything we want to accomplish.”
All this help with tourism, the economy, and business commuters sounds suspiciously like jobs.
Frank Guinta is no stranger to stimulus hypocrisy. As mayor of Manchester:
Guinta also complained that state officials were dragging their feet in getting federal stimulus money to the city and complained that state officials were shortchanging communities because so little of the money was designated for local highway and bridge projects.
In 2009 he couldn't wait to get his paws on the money that he'd sharply criticize in 2010. And in 2011, he's taking credit for a job creating project built with stimulus money.
Mighty fancy footwork, Congressman.
Cross posted at MainSt/workingamerica.org
Guinta appears to me to be one of many examples of politicians who take credit for all projects by mere ribbon cutting. The similar illusion created by the Queen when she christens a ship; she didn't build it, nor supply any funds to its construction. Ribbon cutting politicians are exactly what we should be voting and protesting against. The fact that I continue to read so many letters in the little Sun publication that support this type of behavior, leads me to believe that we have teetered over the edge and I'm not sure there is any coming back. Stupid voters will be the downfall of our nation.
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