As a Blue Dog, working with Republicans to block Democratic legislation, Jim Matheson has gained the strong opposition of his district’s progressive candidates. Progressive challenger Claudia Wright has stepped into the gap left by Matheson’s rightward run.
Posts Tagged ‘blue dogs’
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?
Mangy Old Blue Dog Bumper Sticker
Those Blue Dogs are Democrats, but they vote with the Republicans, wrecking Democratic Party attempts to to pass progressive legislation on issues like health care and climate change, over and over again.
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.
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.
What Kind of Party Animal Is a Blue Dog Democrat?
A Blue Dog Democrat is nothing more than a GOP elephant trying to make an ass out of itself.
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.
No More Blue Dogs – Please!
Mainstream progressive Democrats are nearing an open revolt against their own party’s leadership, demanding that the Blue Dogs’ destructive activities finally be brought under control.
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.
Blue Dogs Belong On Kids TV, Not In Congress
In 2010, the rallying cry for progressives is: Blue dogs belong on children’s TV, not in our Congress.
