The Dirty Dozen (True RINOs), and the last respectable Democrats (sadly, DINOs is an apt name)

American Conservative Union, Dangus' analysis ^ | 6/19/06 | Dangus / ACU

[LibLieSlayer]

"The "Good" Democrats:


MS Gene Taylor
OK Daniel Boren
TN Linc Davis
LA Charlie Melancon
MN Collin Peterson
AR Marion Berry
AR Mike Ross
TX Henry Cuellar
TN John Tanner
NC Mike McIntyre
GA Jim Marshall
GA Sanford Bish"

Gene Taylor talks the talk, but he is an avowed socialist. He believes in HIGH TAXES, and a 70% Death Tax. I have heard him (in a local radio interview/debate with a pubbie named Muths), where he stated that he was for redistribution of wealth through the death tax and higher income taxes.

He stated that unfortunate "left behind" citizens (such as poor seniors and minorities) would never have any way to accrue any wealth without "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."

He may be a "good man", but he is NO Good Guy "dim"... and BTW, there are less than four of those rare animals in existence today.

LLS

[SirTaurus]

you can scratch Sherwood Boehlert off the DD list since he is retiring . and not seeking reelection.

[JacksonCalhoun]

Ah yes, 3 RINOs Reps from my beloved home state of Connecticut. Shays, I get, his district is full of Gold Coast limo libs. Also Simmons, his district was represented by Sam Gedjenson, a typical Reagan-hater from the 1980s, so I can see him being a RINO.

Nancy Johnson I don't get. She's been in office for years, she represents some of the few Republican areas in CT (NW quadrant, with the exception of New Britain and Waterbury). Her credentials are well known, and she's been a conservative (at least fiscally) in the past.

Maybe the redistricting after CT lost a seat changed things, but CT having more Republicans than Democrats in the house is truly "in name only".

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Yeager would especially be disappointed in today's RATS. They're the bottom of the barrel.

[GSlob]

He's going by the name of a beverage. Choosing "bourbon" or "cocktail" would be less confusing.

[staytrue]

the first big sl collapse was in Ohio and linked to a democrat contributor and democrat gov. dick celeste.

[dangus]

If he's going to go by the name of an alcholic beverage, it should be a beer. Like Rep. Miller, Sen. candidate Coors, Rep. Bud Schuster, Rep. Schaeffer, etc.

[dangus]

Pay attention... we're five steps ahead of you...

[dangus]

>> Iowa went for Bush in 2004 by a mere 10K votes, after going for Gore, Clinton twice, and Dukakis! <<

Jim's district has been consistently Republican.

[dangus]

>> As much as I hate Shays, his record isn't *that* bad for someone for a district that gave Bush 43% in 2000 and 46% in 2004. <<

46% isn't half bad. It certainly doesn't explain why Christopher Shays votes liberal more often THEN MOST DEMOCRATS! He is by far, by very far, the most liberal Republican.

>>McInnis... Schwarz <<

Way ahead of you... Geez, don't you guys read the posts before you try piling on?... And, by the way, McInnis was no conservative. He's on the list for his voting record.

>> I would have ranked a couple Tim Holden of PA and maybe Bud Cramer of AL higher than them, but I guess you ranked them lower because they represent conservative districts. <<

Actually, they were in the list of the 20 most conservative... I gave a nod to the general conservativism of many Democrats in PA, and yes, holden is the most conservative.

[Rex Anderson]

This could be some shoddy work by the ACU.

This could be some shoddy work by dangus.

[hlmencken3]

Iowa's Second Congressional District, to which Leach moved after redistricting a few years ago, actually leans Democrat.

[jmaroneps37]

You might want to re-think your position on Marshall.

“When calling the race in Marshall’s newly drawn district I can only conclude that if his reputation doesn’t sink him then his voting habits will.


" He has already been forced to vote along with Pelosi against building new oil refineries and drilling in ANWAR. He voted against repealing the Death Tax; despite, representing small farmers and businessmen who are negatively affected by this arcane legislation.



He also supported almost every funding bill for an unpopular and ineffective United Nations. Including the scandal plagued United Nation’s Population Fund which has been tied to China’s One Child Program of forced abortions and sterilizations. Frankly enough said. Come Election Day Marshall will be taking a midnight train back to Georgia”.




This means that Marshall needs to vote with the Republicans any time Pelosi lets him. Will this work? Probably not because of the clear choice offered by Mac Collins his GOP opponent.



"Georgia Representatives Marshall and McKinney vote against condemning Hamas"

Jim Marshall and Cynthia McKinney joined to vote against The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Jim Marshall and Cynthia McKinney joined today to vote against H.R. 4681 - The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006. The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 361 to 37.



The Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act bans U.S. assistance to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, denies visas to its leaders and cuts off diplomatic contact with Hamas, which the U.S. has branded a terrorist organization.



“I would question why anyone would vote against this bi-partisan stand against terrorism. Jim Marshall should justify his refusal to condemn Palestine’s terrorist government to the voters of middle Georgia,” said Ted Prill, Campaign Manager for Congressman Mac Collins (Ret. R-GA).



"Congressman Jim Marshall supports talks with the terrorist group Hamas"

The Macon Telegraph June 17, 2005

[Kuksool]

{Murtha used to have a more conservative voting record, but not anymore}

I was shocked to learn that MoveOn's favorite RAT, Murtha, was pro-life. His brain cells must be eroding. I suspect Bob Casey Jr. shall morph into Murtha 6 years on from now.