As the Department of Homeland Security creeps closer to being shut down due to the Republicans’ inability to pass a simple bill to keep the agency funded, Congressman Tom MacArthur today left for a 10 day vacation instead of remaining on the job to keep this dangerous situation from happening.
Because of this cavalier and reckless action, which would not only threaten our nation’s security and put our ports at risk but also prevents security officials all over New Jersey from getting a paycheck, MacArthur has been placed on the DCCC “One-Term Wonder” list.
This is a list of the most vulnerable Republican freshman who will likely lose re-election. MacArthur was originally not on the list because of his ability to write million dollar checks to try and buy the election. But his egregious and dangerous actions have proven that no amount of money can shield him from his record.
“Congressman Tom MacArthur should know better than to risk the financial stability of hard working security officials in his district, as well as the safety and security of all his constituents for nothing more than political brinksmanship,” said Matt Thornton of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. “His irresponsible and reckless actions in Congress have earned him a place on our One-Term Wonders list. Not only has he put his constituents in danger – he has put his seat in danger too.”