BOO HOO HOO - WI-07: GOP Rep. Sean Duffy 'struggles' on only $174,000 per year

[kpete]

GOP House freshman Sean Duffy of Ashland found himself explaining his congressional salary and benefits to a struggling local builder at a town hall meeting in Polk County last month, saying, “I struggle to meet my bills right now.”

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee highlighted the exchange in a press release Tuesday, accusing Duffy of complaining about a salary ($174,000) that is far higher than what the average Wisconsinite earns.

A Duffy aide said Tuesday the congressman was not complaining, but relating to the financial pressures that constituents are feeling.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/118874654.html
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GOP House freshman Sean Duffy:“The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just experienced that myself. They’re not nearly as good.”
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/03/30/961666/-WI-07:-GOP-Rep-Sean-Duffy-struggles-on-only-$174,000-per-year

[Blue Owl]

1. just another GOP POS

n/t

[kentuck]

2. If they are called "representatives"...

They should get paid whatever is the average of their congressional districts. Seems fair to me.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

3. This is exactly what is wrong with our system.

Mr. Duffy is so out of touch with the average citizen he can't begin to relate. As for his 'debt' remark, who made him incur that?
:mad:

[pacalo]

4. It's "hard work" taking pre-written, generic legislation from ALEC & shoving it down

your constituents' throats. And no telling what the Kochs are putting those puppets through.

:dunce:

[underseasurveyor]

5. what that asshat makes in a month

Takes me a year.

[butterfly77]

6. These people really...

are living in a different world than most Americans,this is why they can't relate..Greedy,bastard,socialist,living off of the public dole.

If he hates the government so damn much why in the hell does he want to work for it?

[xchrom]

7. Alright - which of you Progressives twisted this poor man's arms SO HARD

That he signed off on all his debt?

C'mon - one of you did it...

[Sal Minella]

12. And who forced them to have six kids? Fess up, now!!! n/t

[xchrom]

13. That's right, goddamn it! Nt

[tanyev]

8. I guess that doesn't include Mrs. Duffy's book income and media appearances.

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http://www.rachelcamposduffy.com/

[louis-t]

9. He just proved why repugs are so wrong.

So he is a typical guy who was a state employee, got good benefits, but now has to work for less? Again, you asshole you, try doing it on $23,000 a year. Fuckface.

[Buns_of_Fire]

10. People in Wisconsin are willing to help out...

http://d21971ua898zk6.cloudfront.net/39/5a/e/789/poorseanduffy.pdf

And remember when you send those cans of Spam to his office to help the poor baby out, be sure to enclose a note outlining some helpful hints for preparation. They really appreciate that. And do please launder the used clothing before sending it. No need to be tacky.

[liberal N proud]

11. Only in the twisted world these assholes live in

are the benefits of the legislator not as good as the working employee.

:shrug:

[PeaceNikki]

14. Food and clothing drive details for him here

http://www.wisdems.org/news/press/view/2011-03-food-and-clothing-drive-for-poor-sean-duffy

http://d21971ua898zk6.cloudfront.net/39/5a/e/789/poorseanduffy.pdf