Senator Dick Durbin engaged in a heated debate with a CNN reporter regarding the proposed pay raise for lawmakers in a spending bill. Durbin expressed surprise at the provision, argued that Congress deserved a raise after years of no increase, and even challenged the reporter on media pay in light of declining ratings.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., clashed with a CNN reporter on Wednesday after learning about the 'good news' that lawmakers could potentially receive a pay raise . The proposed spending bill in Congress would grant lawmakers their first pay hike since 2009, a move that has sparked mixed reactions across the political landscape. Durbin was questioned about the congressional pay raise s by CNN host Manu Raju, who inquired, 'members are giving themselves a pay raise .
Do you guys deserve a pay raise?' 'Well, that's news to me. It's good news,' Durbin responded. 'You know what, has it been 10 years or 14 years and no cola, no change at all? I think it's about time something's done.' When pressed further on his stance regarding the raise, Durbin continued to express surprise at the provision, 'How would I not know about a pay raise?' Raju pressed the senator, suggesting that 'people look at the performance of Congress and say, 'Why should we give them more money?'' However, Durbin retorted to the CNN reporter, asking how he and his media colleagues get paid the same when their ratings are declining. 'What about the media? Think about that for a second,' Durbin said. 'We're not paid by public money,' Raju replied. 'I know you're not,' Durbin said. 'But I mean, half of your listeners are not there anymore. You're still getting the same paycheck. What's going on?' 'Well, I mean, you're taxpayer money, I mean, you guys deserve a raise?' Raju asked. The exchange was analyzed by a CNN panel where they defended their colleague Raju. 'I thought it was so interesting this morning ...',
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