John Yarmuth
John Yarmuth
John Allan Yarmuthis the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional districtand has been since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party and a former member of the Republican Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth4 November 1947
CountryUnited States of America
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Actually we're not hearing a lot about gas prices right now from constituents. And I think that reflects a growing understanding on the part of the public, that there really is very little that the government and politicians can do.
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If you destroy the credibility of those people or institutions that could undermine your own, you create an opportunity for your voice, however irresponsible or misleading it may be, to gain traction.
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When your voice contradicts reality and truth, the only way to create space for it is to discredit reality and truth.
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I really don't think there's a lack of good will between members of the parties. I go back a long way with a lot of Republicans, so I don't think it's personal. But there does seem to be a much greater gap in both the philosophy and emphasis on partisan victories as opposed to policy development.
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Palin, Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and others have made an art form of convincing far too many Americans to suspend their disbelief, and they have severely damaged the ability of our country to have serious discussions about serious challenges.
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Leading is not hypothetical debating; it's about solving real problems.
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Federal assistance helps millions of Americans escape poverty every year by providing the stability needed to take advantage of new opportunities. In fact, it is our safety net that allows full participation in the economy. More Americans purchasing goods means more Americans making them, which means more American jobs.