Senator Dick Durbin Deflects Tough Questions on Congressional Pay Raise

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WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-In a recent exchange with CNN’s Manu Raju, Democratic Senator Dick Durbin faced tough questions regarding whether members of Congress deserve a pay raise amidst what many consider the country’s ongoing political turmoil. The interaction, which quickly became heated, showcased Durbin’s frustration when pressed about congressional accountability.

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Raju, known for asking sharp, direct questions, asked Durbin if lawmakers were entitled to a pay raise given the performance of Congress and the state of the country. “People look at the performance of Congress and say why should we give them our money?” Raju posed.

Durbin, seemingly caught off guard, did not directly answer the question about the funding bill or the potential pay raise. Instead, he pivoted by taking a shot at the media. “What about the media? Think about that for a second… half of your listeners are not there anymore. You’re still getting the same paycheck. What’s going on?” he retorted.

 

The senator’s response did little to address the substance of Raju’s question but instead highlighted the growing tension between public officials and the press. Durbin’s remarks about media revenues and audiences appeared to deflect from a discussion about the legislative branch’s performance, sidestepping the issue of whether Congress has earned the public’s trust – or its money.

 

This moment reflects a broader frustration many Americans have with the perceived lack of accountability in Washington. As debates over government spending, pay raises, and public trust continue, it remains to be seen whether lawmakers like Durbin will respond to the growing calls for reform—or continue to shift the focus elsewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 month ago

Focus on the pay raise misses the point. This bi partisan bill is exactly what American citizens voted against on Nov 5. With 36T in debt and 15-20m new illegal immigrants we are near collapse. What will it take for Congress to wake up, war in the streets?

Doc
Doc
1 month ago

is he so far gone that he did not know about it then he does not belong there any more!

Harry
Harry
1 month ago

Durbin is both a liar and a buffoon. Plus he voted for a ban on weapons to Israel, while having the audacity to state he’s pro-Israel! Wondering why on earth is it important for VIN to mention this hypocrite?