NW Against Bernanke Confirmation

Ben Bernanke was confirmed today to remain as chair of the Federal Reserve. the Senate vote was 70-30, a clear win margin. But two-thirds of the Northwest delegation was against him. Both of Idaho’s Republicans, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch , voted against; most of the 30 opposition votes were Republicans. But the area’s four Democrats split – seniors against juniors. The senior senators in Washington and Oregon, Patty Murray and Ron Wyden , voted in favor. The juniors, Maria Cantwell and Jeff Merkley (who has been loud for some weeks in his opposition to Bernanke), voted against/ Randy Stapilus , Ridenbaugh Press .

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Question: Did you support Ben Bernanke’s confirmation to remain as chair of the Federal Reserve?