IL-06: Jeanne Ives Calls Out Crony Capitalist Casten

Jeanne Ives

From the Jeanne for Congress Campaign:

Democrats are hypocrites on this issue. They claim to be for the little guy. They say they oppose corporate greed. Then they pass regulations and unfunded mandates on small businesses and give large corporations and big banks handout after bailout. I saw it in Springfield. The same happens in Washington. 

November 15, 2019 – In a Facebook video this afternoon, Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) proudly declared his support for the reauthorization of the institutionally-corrupt Export-Import Bank.

Jeanne Ives, Republican candidate for Congress (IL-06), responded saying:

Sean Casten

“Sean Casten values subsidizing his corporate allies so much that he is willing to prop up a government entity that was described in 2008 as ‘little more than a fund for corporate welfare’ by then-Senator Barack Obama on the campaign trail. And though, as president, he changed his tune, the “corporate welfare” charge still stands.  Some 60 percent of the bank’s financing goes to only ten large corporations.  

“And the largest single recipient is the communist-run government of China through state-owned banks, manufacturers, airlines and other state-owned companies. 

“Sean Casten’s vote to renew its charter is indicative of his values: Crony Capitalist Allies over the independent businesses and manufacturers in the Sixth District.

“There are many problems with the Ex-Im Bank that, when considered, render reauthorization a bad idea. The bank is institutionally corrupt, expensive for taxpayers, unnecessary and a large purveyor of corporate welfare.  Casten’s support only ensures that these problems grow worse. 

“Democrats are hypocrites on this issue. They claim to be for the little guy. They say they oppose corporate greed. Then they pass regulations and unfunded mandates on small businesses and give large corporations and big banks handout after bailout. I saw it in Springfield. The same happens in Washington. 

“As a state representative, I fought against crony bailouts for politically-connected corporations and I exposed the scams being run on taxpayers. I am going to Congress to do the same. Unlike my opponent, I will deny the EX-IM Bank the unlimited right to engage in corruption, cronyism and bad investments. The people of the Sixth District do not deserve to be sold down the river by Crony Capitalist Casten.” 

Supplemental from McHenry County Blog: On Friday, the House passed H.R. 4863, United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019 on a 235-184 vote. Congressman Casten voted for it.

The legislation officially renamed The Export-Import Bank of the United States. It is now designated as the United States Export Finance Agency.

Thirteen Republicans including IL Congressman Adam Kinzinger voted with the Democrats.

The four Democratic no votes included the three members of the Squad who voted today. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D, MN) did not vote.

The grid is here:

From California Target Book

Link to the legislation text:


Comments

IL-06: Jeanne Ives Calls Out Crony Capitalist Casten — 5 Comments

  1. I’ll always support anyone’s right to point out hypocrites, or anybody else-else’s right to note their hypocrisy and anybody else-else-else pointing out the else-else’s own hypocrisy baggage.

  2. So Jeanne is attacking Casten now for being pro-business?

    She literally has no messaging discipline, the other week she was attacking Casten for being anti-business.

    She is flying under the radar now because Casten is just padding his bank account and the DCCC knows what kind of person she is(unelectable) but man she is going to get lit up with this stuff during the on year.

  3. Casten can’t be both a capitalist AND a socialist.

    Make up your mind, Jeanne!

    Which is it?

  4. Casten is a phony, crook and liar.

    PERFECT credentials for the House of Misrepresentatives.

    AOC said so!

  5. I seriously can’t get over how hilariously bad this is.

    He is either a capitalist or a socialist. He can’t be both. I don’t think attacking him for being a capitalist is going to resonate with the voters.

    This isn’t that hard Jeanne.

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