McDermott Votes Against Christmas

McDermott votes against Christmas resolution to protest Bush veto–Seattle Times, Dec. 13, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jim McDermott says he’s no Grinch, even though he voted against Christmas.

The veteran Seattle Democrat voted against a House resolution recognizing the importance of Christmas, but called it a protest against President Bush’s veto of a children’s health care bill.

"While the Republicans are passing a resolution celebrating Christmas, the president was vetoing health care for children. There’s a little bit of irony going on around here," McDermott said today.

Earlier this year, McDermott voted in favor of resolutions honoring Ramadan and Diwali. Ramadan is an Islamic holiday, while Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and others.

"There’s 10,000 kids in my state that won’t have a health care plan…Read the Rest of the Story