Jared Golden: “Listening to the conversation has, at times, been a little frustrating and must be disheartening for some of our allies.”

Regardless of what angry partisan commentators may say, I retain the trust of the coalition of Democrats, independents and Republicans.

I would never vote for these Medicaid cuts. Never.

I don’t fear losing.

Although the bill was not perfect, a shutdown would introduce even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill-afford it.