Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire faced public criticism from her daughter Stefany after voting to advance legislation ending the government shutdown without securing extended health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Stefany Shaheen, who is campaigning for a House seat with healthcare as a central issue, stated through social media that any agreement must include both ending the shutdown and extending the tax credits.
The retiring senator defended her daughter's independence on Monday and suggested it would make her an effective member of Congress. Stefany Shaheen acknowledged their differing strategies but declined to elaborate on private discussions with her mother about the Senate negotiations.
Democratic primary rival Maura Sullivan criticized the elder Shaheen's decision, invoking her Marine service background, while state representative Heath Howard expressed shame over both New Hampshire senators supporting the compromise. Chris Pappas is vacating the House seat to run for the Senate position Jeanne Shaheen currently holds.
The retiring senator defended her daughter's independence on Monday and suggested it would make her an effective member of Congress. Stefany Shaheen acknowledged their differing strategies but declined to elaborate on private discussions with her mother about the Senate negotiations.
Democratic primary rival Maura Sullivan criticized the elder Shaheen's decision, invoking her Marine service background, while state representative Heath Howard expressed shame over both New Hampshire senators supporting the compromise. Chris Pappas is vacating the House seat to run for the Senate position Jeanne Shaheen currently holds.
