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When? Most recently Alexander not only voted for S510, but was a co-sponsor. This is that nice little bill that gives broad power to the FDA (with no judicial recourse) and Monstanto and could effectively outlaw backyard gardens and roadside farm stands, among other things. Nothing Conservative about that boondoggle. Alexander's dalliances to the left side of the aisle go back much farther. He also voted for Medicare Part D, the single largest entitlement program since the (not so) Great Society. Aren't Republicans supposed to stand for limited government? When he was Governor of Tennessee Alexander certainly didn't govern like a Conservative. Corker certainly did not govern as a Conservative when he was Mayor of Chattanooga, either. As Senators both voted for TARP and Alexander voted for Porkulus, too. Alexander has also been trying for years to introduce a bill that would impose a Federal tax on internet sales. Alexander is a Progressive (although he likes to claim he is a moderate). Corker is leaning more Progressive with every passing day. Their staffs are rude every time I call them. In fact, when I called Alexander's office about his support of S510 two weeks ago they hung up on me! I'm thoroughly disgusted with both of them and cannot wait to vote against them in the primaries in '12 and '14. Review their voting histories and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. They occasionally will side with Conservatives, but more often than not you will find them agreeing with the Progressive Leftists.....

I suppose I prefer to grade on the curve, instead of according to absolutes.

Sens. Corker and Alexander are probably about at the same place on the political spectrum as Bill Frist and Fred Thompson, whom they replaced.

And I would assert that both--pre-START, anyway--have been at roughly the same point on the political spectrum as the average non-New England Republican.

But I certainly agree that the exponential expansion of Medicare benefits, under then-President Bush, was a very bad idea; certainly, one that we cannot afford...

I suppose I prefer to grade on the curve, instead of according to absolutes.

Absolutes? I gave you several examples and could easily give you several dozen more with Alexander. Corker has yet to compound much of a voting record, but I am very familiar with him from his time as Mayor of Chattanooga. I supposed that must be one very steep curve!

Sens. Corker and Alexander are probably about at the same place on the political spectrum as Bill Frist and Fred Thompson, whom they replaced.

Despite his efforts to appear "moderate" Alexander is well left of Frist, who was a political lightweight at best, but Frist also voted for Medicare Part D. Thompson shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as Alexander or Frist, IMHO. Make no mistake, Alexander is a Progressive through and through and it's long past time for him to go....