Is this what it’s come down to? Is the anti-war movement reduced to asking, um, well, hey hey, you know, if you could get around to winding down that war, Mr. Obama, one of these years, that would be great and all? Now would be great. Or, you know, nowish, if that’s [...]
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Melancon Is Too Much Like A Republican
Charlie Melancon figures he can take Democratic votes for granted, and take a big chunk of Republican votes too. Will you let him get away with it?
I Want A Real Democrat, Not Sanford Bishop
Sanford Bishop consistently votes against the progressive values of his constituents, and in favor of the interests of corporate polluters. The Democrats of Georgia’s 2nd district deserve better.
Bye Bye Buyer
Congressman Steve Buyer earned a negative 49 legislative score from That’s My Congress. With his retirement, there is now hope that the 4th congressional district of Indiana can elect a more forward-looking Representative.
Really, You’re Running for Governor of Maine? Me Too!
Some may remember the moment that Gary Coleman declared he’d run for Governor of California as the moment that democracy in the state jumped the shark. How ridiculous, they declared! What a lack of class! These declarations missed the point: in opening up the California gubernatorial process to all comers a few [...]
Political Button Predicted Parker Griffith’s Party Switch
Today, Representative Griffith announced that he’s switching political party constituencies from Democrat to Republican. Don’t expect to see a change in Griffith’s voting record, though. Griffith was already voting like he was a Republican.
Arcuri is a Disappointment, not a Democrat
Mike Arcuri voted to stall Democratic health care legislation earlier this year – which made the Republican opposition to the bill possible. Representative Arcuri also voted against the House bill to deal with climate change.
Blue Dog Tag Earns Jim Costa Opposition
Jim Costa himself has earned a progressive rating of just 19 out of a possible 100 for the 111th Congress.
Zach Wamp’s Public Option Church
Zach Wamp for Governor? Sure, vote for him if you like a Big Government public option church.
If You Oppose the Patriot Act, Don’t Vote for Martha Coakley
In a December 1, 2009 debate, Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley declared that the Patriot Act was all about protecting Americans’ civil liberties. This isn’t the first time Martha Coakley has said lovely things about the Patriot Act: she sung its praises back in 2005 as well. Has Martha Coakley been SLEEPING since [...]
