If I were asked to write Biden's response to Rand Paul's demand for disaster help for Kentucky

[DFW]

I would publicly state the following:

"Rand, I would have ordered immediate help for Kentucky even if you had been as opposed to it as you were to help for every other state that was in this exact situation."

[Duppers]

1. ....

Wish he would say just that!

[Traildogbob]

9. Rodent head

Knows damn well Biden would send help ASAP. Completely opposite of him, McConnell and trump. He thinks being loud and “demanding” aid he can say he is responsible for the aid and put Biden in his place. They always vote against help, then take credit. Biden should send a truck load of paper towels and play doh to Paul’s house and checks to those poor folks affected, but put his signature on them.
McConnell has made the same statements about states needing to take care of themselves.
“Paul’s neighbor, if your listening, you will be greatly rewarded. Kentucky’s beautiful clean coal has a lot to do with climate extremes, creating extreme storms.
Not the fault of those poor victims, it’s Kentucky politicians like McConnell and Paul and coal money.
If Biden was an asshole as much as Paul, McConnell and tRump, he would “demand” they vote for BBB and green energy or get no federal help. Ya think they may need some infrastructure about now?
But thank god for those victims, Biden has a soul and is a follower of God. McConnell will not say a thing about debt ceiling, or spending for this aid. And he should not.

[Celerity]

2. Here Are All the Senators Who Voted 'No' on Hurricane Harvey Relief

https://time.com/4932503/hurricane-harvey-relief-senate-senators-no/

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Sens. Bob Corker, Steve Daines, Mike Enzi, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Jeff Flake, Lindsey Graham, Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson, James Lankford, Mike Lee, John McCain, Jerry Moran, Rand Paul, James Risch, Ben Sasse, and Pat Toomey all voted against the bill.

Three other Senators, Florida’s Marco Rubio, Alaska’s Dan Sullivan and New Jersey’s Bob Menendez, who is currently on trial for corruption and bribery, did not vote.

Rand Paul Opposition to Previous Disaster Relief Resurfaces as He Seeks Aid for Kentucky

https://archive.ph/QkDcc#selection-571.0-571.83

In 2013, after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the northeast including New York, he voted against a bill that provided recovery funds to the state.

Paul also voted against relief for Puerto Rico after it was hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017, as well as a bill that provided assistance for Texas against it was struck by Hurricane Harvey.

In 2019, he also voted against a bill that appropriated $17.2 billion in disaster relief funding to several federal agencies. The bill ultimately passed, with 85 senators voting in its support, while former President Donald Trump signed it into law.

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$1.1B ‘Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act’ blocked in U.S. Senate

Jul 15, 2021

https://archive.ph/kzOwj#selection-1121.3-1121.62

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLFY) – A bill that would provide more money to repair and rebuild storm damage in southwest Louisiana, caused by hurricanes Laura and Delta, was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. Sen. John Kennedy (R), of Louisiana, is asking for $1.1 billion in funding.
It’s called the ‘Gulf Coast Hurricane Aid Act’. Kennedy says it would provide critical relief in response to the damage caused by the storms.

“The damages are in the billions, and billions, and billions, and billions, and billions of dollars. They need help,” said Kennedy.
Kennedy tried to fast-track the bill. It was introduced for unanimous consent, but it was rejected by Senator Rand Paul (R), of Kentucky.

[malaise]

7. Rancid Paul

is an evil fuck - that is all

[North Shore Chicago]

10. Thank you from many of us here at DU

Your adroit research skills are quite helpful.

[2naSalit]

3. Too bad his house wasn't...

Blown off the face of the planet.

[DFW]

4. You really shouldn't wish that on anyone

But I do anyway

[2naSalit]

5. Have to agree...

It's hard not to wish something on someone who so richly deserves a visit from karma with a big stick.

[Fritz Walter]

6. Karma, Do Your Thing! nt

[Dorian Gray]

8. Or...

"I would never deny aid to suffering Americans. Only a sociopath would do that."

[Rabrrrrrr]

11. if only Biden could seize of all of Paul's assets and use them as part of the aid package.

"The American people have decided that your generosity toward others in their time of need requires a special kind of honor in your time of need, Rand Paul."

[DFW]

12. Rand Paul is no poverty case. Neither is McTurtle

Democrats should be highlighting how much time and money Kentucky’s Republican members if Congress are donating to relief efforts.

Hell, my U.S.-based daughter donated time and effort to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, and her take-home pay after taxes at the time barely covered her rent and food bills at the time.

These guys are well-off and are paid six figures to represent their state. If they are going to demand money from all of us, are we take them seriously if they will not offer a cent of their own, or an hour of their precious time?