Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on Suspension of Contributions to Lawmakers Voting Against Accepting Electoral College Results
WASHINGTON – Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Kim Keck issued the following statement today in response to the attack on the United States Capitol and the actions of some members of Congress voting against accepting Electoral College results.
“At the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, we continuously evaluate our political contributions to ensure that those we support share our values and goals. In light of this week’s violent, shocking assault on the United States Capitol, and the votes of some members of Congress to subvert the results of November’s election by challenging Electoral College results, BCSBA will suspend contributions to those lawmakers who voted to undermine our democracy. These contributions are made through our PAC, which is supported solely by employee contributions.
While a contrast of ideas, ideological differences and partisanship are all part of our politics, weakening our political system and eroding public confidence in it must never be. We will continue to support lawmakers and candidates in both political parties who will work with us to build a stronger, healthier nation.”
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