Gillibrand again votes no on Wall Street bailout; yes from McHugh

A few moments ago, North Country congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand repeated her No vote on the $700 billion bailout.

The Democrat was one of only three New York representatives (all Democrats, interestingly enough) to reject the plan.

Republican John McHugh, from Pierrepont, and Democrat Mike Arcuri from the Mohawk Valley voted Yes on the package.

Gillibrand was joined by Democrats Maurice Hinchey and Jose Serrano.

Her stance -- while apparently popular with most constituents -- has drawn at least some implied criticism.

The Plattsburgh Press-Republican published a lead editorial this morning questioning the political motives of naysayers.

This is not to say that every member who voted against the bailout did so only to get re-elected. That rescue plan was an enormous commitment of taxpayer money to right a wrong committed by people who hardly deserve such largesse. There is plenty of reason to oppose the action besides getting re-elected.

But the suspicion is strong that some who voted that way did so with personal interests in mind.

Gillibrand has insisted that her stance is one of principle, not political expedience.