Late last week, knowing that the news would come out on a Friday, when few people pay attention to the news, the House of Representatives sneaked through a piece of legislation that the Democratic majority knew would be profoundly unpopular with its progressive base. So, the House Democrats went along with a Senate scheme [...]
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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?
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.
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.
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.
James McGovern Stands Against Obama On Afghan War
Questioning Barack Obama’s pro-war Afghanistan policy, Congressman James McGovern asked, “Do we really need 100,000 troops to go after less than a hundred al Qaeda?”
