For the past three decades, National Journal has rated members of Congress based on selected roll-call votes from the previous year to create an ideological scale for Congress.  And once again, Sherrod Brown’s voting record has placed him among the most liberal members of the United States Senate, tying him in fact with far-left California Senator Barbara Boxer.

Notably, PolitiFact Ohio recently reported that for the three years that Barack Obama has been in the White House, Brown has voted with him a whopping 95 percent of the time.      

“It once again speaks volumes of just how far out of step Sherrod Brown is with most Ohioans when he’s battling with San Francisco’s Barbara Boxer for the title of ‘most liberal’ U.S. Senator,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox. “Sherrod Brown’s record in Washington has been one of reckless spending, bigger government and higher taxes, and while he will try to run from that record in the months ahead, Ohioans will have an opportunity to hold him accountable.” 

They Will Love Joe Donnelly”

National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Communications Director Brian Walsh issued the following statement in response to liberal Congressman Joe Donnelly’s official launch of his U.S. Senate campaign today in South Bend:

“If you’re a Hoosier who supports the Obama agenda of higher taxes, reckless government spending and a record federal debt then liberal Congressman Joe Donnelly is your candidate for Senate this November.

“From ObamaCare to the failed stimulus debacle to driving our debt past $15 trillion, Congressman Donnelly has been a reliable vote for President Obama and we look forward to them campaigning side-by-side in Indiana just as they’ve stood together in Washington.”

Background On Congressman Joe Donnelly’s Liberal Record in Washington….

DONNELLY PROMISED THE FAILED $787 BILLION STIMULUS BOONDOGGLE WOULD CREATE JOBS 

• Donnelly Voted In Favor Of $787 Billion Stimulus Bill. (H.R. 1, CQ Vote #70: Adopted 246-183: R 0-176; D 246-7, 2/13/09, Donnelly Voted Yea)

• Donnelly Said He Was “Pleased” That The Stimulus Passed And The Bill Will “Create And Save Much-Needed Jobs And Help Get Our Economy Back On Track.” “‘I was pleased that The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in the House of Representatives today,’ Donnelly said. ‘I voted for this legislation because it will create and save much-needed jobs and help get our economy back on track. Our current economic situation is too dire to do nothing, and I believe this stimulus plan is one of the answers to getting our economy back on the path to recovery.’” (Rep. Joe Donnelly Press Release, “Rep. Donnelly Lauds Passage Of Recovery And Reinvestment Plan,” 2/14/09)

• Donnelly’s Press Release Stated The Stimulus Bill Will “Create Or Save” 3.5 Million Jobs – 75,000 In Indiana. “The compromise package of $789 billion will create or save 3.5 million jobs-75,000 in Indiana and 7,900 in north central Indiana. The jobs will be created in a wide range of industries from clean energy to health care, with over 90 percent in the private sector.” (Rep. Joe Donnelly Press Release, “Rep. Donnelly Lauds Passage Of Recovery And Reinvestment Plan,” 2/14/09)

DONNELLY GAVE DEMOCRATS A KEY VOTE IN SUPPORT OF OBAMACARE 

• Donnelly Voted For The Final Version Of The Obama-Pelosi-Reid Health Care Bill That President Obama Later Signed Into Law. (H.R. 3590, CQ Vote #165: Motion Agreed To 219-212: R 0-178; D 219-34, 3/21/10, Donnelly Voted Yea)

• “Donnelly’s Support Gives Democrats A Key Vote,” Said An Indianapolis Star Headline. (Maureen Groppe, “Donnelly’s Support Gives Democrats A Key Vote,” Indianapolis Star, 3/22/10)

• “Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly’s Decision Sunday To Back A Health-Care Overhaul Package Helped Give Democrats The Votes Needed To Pass The Bill.   The outcome became assured after a group of anti-abortion Democrats that included Donnelly announced Sunday afternoon that they had reached an agreement with the White House over abortion coverage.” (Maureen Groppe, “Donnelly’s Support Gives Democrats A Key Vote,” Indianapolis Star, 3/22/10)

Donnelly Claimed The Health Care Bill Was Paid For And Would Not Add To The Debt 

• Donnelly Claimed That The Bill Would Not Add To The National Debt And Would Reduce The Deficit By $1.2 Trillion Over The Next 20 Years. Donnelly: “Perhaps equally important in these challenging economic times is getting our fiscal house in order, and the bill I will support today does just that. This bill helps our fiscal future because it would not add to the national debt. In fact, it would reduce our deficit $138 billion over the next 10 years and $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years.” (Congressman Donnelly Press Release, “Congressman Donnelly Will Support Health Insurance Reform,” 3/21/10)

• Donnelly Argued The Bill Will Reduce The Deficit Saying, “This Bill Is Paid For And Hopefully Will Save Big Money.” “Donnelly, an anti-abortion Democrat from Granger, said the bill, which passed the House late Sunday, will actually reduce the deficit. ‘This bill is paid for and hopefully will save big money,’ he said.” (Kim Kilbride, “Donnelly Explains ‘Yes’ Vote On Reform,” South Bend Tribune, 3/23/10)

• “Finally, Donnelly Said He Believes The Bill Will Not Raise State Taxes, Nor Will It Take Away Jobs. ‘I See This As Adding To The Employment Rolls,’ He Said.” (Kim Kilbride, “Donnelly Explains ‘Yes’ Vote On Reform,” South Bend Tribune, 3/23/10)

But The Health Care Bill Will Increase Deficits By $562 Billion

• Former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin: Without “Gimmicks And Budgetary Games,” The Health Care Reform Legislation Increases Deficits By $562 Billion. “In reality, if you strip out all the gimmicks and budgetary games and rework the calculus, a wholly different picture emerges: The health care reform legislation would raise, not lower, federal deficits, by $562 billion.”(Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Op-Ed, “The Real Arithmetic Of Health Care Reform,” The New York Times, 3/21/10)

Donnelly Voted For The Even More Liberal House-Passed Health Care Bill Containing A Public Option 

• Donnelly Voted For The More Liberal House-Passed Health Care Bill Containing The Government-Run Public Option. (H.R. 3962, CQ Vote #887: Passed 220-215: R 1-176; D 219-39, 11/7/09, Donnelly Voted Yea)

• Donnelly: “A Public Option Can Help Provide More Competition For The Private Sector.” (Scott Smith, “Donnelly Discusses Health Care: Moderate Democrats Exert Influence On Capitol Hill,” Kokomo Tribune, 7/25/09)

DONNELLY AND ELLSWORTH – TWO PEAS IN A POD ON HEALTH CARE

Donnelly And Ellsworth Decided Within Two Days Of Each Other To Support The Heath Care Bill

• March 21, 2010: “Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly’s Decision Sunday To Back A Health-Care Overhaul Package Helped Give Democrats The Votes Needed To Pass The Bill.” (Maureen Groppe, “Ind. Dems Back Health Reform Bill,” The Indianapolis Star, 3/22/10)

• March 19, 2010: “Rep. Brad Ellsworth, Who Is Running For The Senate, On Friday Became The Second Indiana Democrat To Say He Supports The Latest Version Of The Health-Care Legislation That The House Is Expected To Vote On Sunday.” (Maureen Groppe, “Ellsworth Says He’ll Vote For Health Bill,” The Indianapolis Star, 3/20/10)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama – with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow – rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Stabenow specifically promised the stimulus would create jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law Michigan has lost over 100,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Stabenow.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Stabenow stimulus which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Lance Trover.  “With 431,000 unemployed Michiganders, the Wolverine State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberals Barack Obama and Debbie Stabenow.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

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WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Stabenow Promised Would Create Jobs

Stabenow: “So This Is — This Is A Jobs Bill, Number One, Jobs Rebuilding America, Jobs In The Green Economy. It’s Also About Making Sure We Keep People Working, Keep Our Police Officers On The Streets, And Focus On

Quality Schools.” (Fox News Channel, 1/28/09)

“‘We Are Now Gaining Jobs Every Month Rather Than Losing Jobs,’ Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Said In A Tuesday Floor Speech.” (Dan Friedman, “Democrats To Focus On Jobs, Economic Agenda, Again,” Congress Daily, 7/14/10)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama – with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Bob Casey – rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Casey promised the stimulus would get our economy out of the ditch and create jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, Pennsylvania has lost over 111,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Casey.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Casey stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Lance Trover.  “With 485,000 unemployed Pennsylvanians, the Keystone State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberals Barack Obama and Bob Casey.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

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WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Casey Promised Would Get the Economy Out of the Ditch & Create Jobs

Casey Told Business Leaders In Pennsylvania That The Stimulus Would Help Get The Economy Out Of The Ditch, Create Jobs, And Help Those Who Suffered The Most From The Recession. “Mr. Casey, a Democrat, told about 165 business leaders who attended a breakfast hosted by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry at the Woodlands Inn and Resort that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will help get the economy out of the ditch, create jobs and aid those hardest hit by the recession. He said the act is good news for Northeast Pennsylvania, the entire state and country.” (Denise Allabaugh, “Stimulus Plan Defended,” The Times-Tribune, 3/17/09)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama – with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill – rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, McCaskill specifically promised the stimulus would create jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, 428,000 jobs have been lost because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and McCaskill.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama and McCaskill stimulus which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Lance Trover.  “With over 400,000 jobs lost since the stimulus passed, America deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberals Barack Obama and Claire McCaskill.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which McCaskill Promised Would Create Jobs

McCaskill: The Stimulus Is A “Way Of Injecting This Money Into The Economy To Put People Back To Work.” “Well, what has happened is, because there’s such uncertainty and lack of confidence in the market, there’s this retraction. That’s what a recession is. What does this does, it puts money into the economy. It causes growth in businesses. If a business goes to a bank and says, hey, I just got a contract to build this building for the federal government, that bank is going to look at that loan application in a whole different light than they would today, without that kind of stimulative effect. So this is, in fact, a way of injecting this money into the economy to put people back to work. That — it is just that simple.” (MSNBC’s “Hardball,” 2/3/09) 

In July Of 2009, McCaskill Tweeted That She Thought The Stimulus Had Helped. “I believe the first stimulus has helped. No one said it would work magic in 3 mos. Said at the time most of the jobs will be created in 2010.”  (Senator Claire McCaskill’s Twitter, www.twitter.com, Accessed 12/7/10)

August 2011: McCaskill Said She Could Defend The Stimulus And “What It Did And How It Did It,” As Well As Defend That It Was Necessary. Mark Reardon, KMOX St. Louis: “You cannot make the case though, that this administration’s record on jobs has been a good one, can you?” McCaskill: “Can I, I think, defend the stimulus and what it did and how it did it? Yeah, I think I can. And that it was necessary? Yeah, I think I can.” (“Mark Reardon: Roundtable, Clair McCaskill, 9/11,” CBS St. Louis, www.cbslocal.com, 8/26/11)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama – with the help of liberal U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin – rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Baldwin specifically promised the stimulus would create or save 67,000 jobs in Wisconsin but since the legislation was signed into law, Wisconsin has lost over 33,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Baldwin.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Baldwin stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Lance Trover.  “With 215,767 unemployed individuals in Wisconsin, the Badger State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberals Barack Obama and Tammy Baldwin.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Baldwin Promised Would Create 67,000 jobs for Wisconsin

Baldwin Said The Stimulus Would Create Or Save 67,000 Jobs In Wisconsin. Baldwin: “In Wisconsin alone, this bill will create or save more than 67,000 jobs, and provide more than $1 billion in health care for the uninsured, Baldwin explained.” (Rep. Tammy Baldwin, “Baldwin Votes For Economic Recovery Plan,” Press Release, 1/29/09)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama – with the help of liberal U.S. Congressman Joe Donnelly – rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Donnelly specifically promised the stimulus would create 75,000 jobs in Indiana but since the legislation was signed into law, Indiana has lost over 31,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Donnelly.
“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Donnelly stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Lance Trover.  “With 284,795 unemployed individuals in Indiana, the Hoosier State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberals Barack Obama and Joe Donnelly.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Donnelly Promised Would Create 75,000 jobs for Indiana

Donnelly Said He Was “Pleased” That The Stimulus Passed And The Bill Will “Create And Save Much-Needed Jobs And Help Get Our Economy Back On Track.” “‘I was pleased that The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in the House of Representatives today,’ Donnelly said. ‘I voted for this legislation because it will create and save much-needed jobs and help get our economy back on track. Our current economic situation is too dire to do nothing, and I believe this stimulus plan is one of the answers to getting our economy back on the path to recovery.’” (Rep. Joe Donnelly Press Release, “Rep. Donnelly Lauds Passage Of Recovery And Reinvestment Plan,” 2/14/09)

• Joe Donnelly: “‘Our Main Goal Is To Create And Save Jobs Here In North Central Indiana,’ Donnelly said. ‘I encourage the Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible so we can get it on the president’s desk and start seeing its much-needed effects.’” (Rep. Joe Donnelly Press Release, “Rep. Donnelly Lauds Passage Of Recovery And Reinvestment Plan,” 2/14/09)

Donnelly’s Press Release Stated The Stimulus Bill Will “Create Or Save” 3.5 Million Jobs – 75,000 In Indiana. “The compromise package of $789 billion will create or save 3.5 million jobs-75,000 in Indiana and 7,900 in north central Indiana. The jobs will be created in a wide range of industries from clean energy to health care, with over 90 percent in the private sector.” (Rep. Joe Donnelly Press Release, “Rep. Donnelly Lauds Passage Of Recovery And Reinvestment Plan,” 2/14/09)

Three years ago today and despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama, with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Bill Nelson rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Nelson specifically promised that the stimulus would ‘create or save’ 206,000 Florida jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, Florida has lost over 27,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.

Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Nelson.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Nelson stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.  “With 912,000 unemployed Floridians, the Sunshine State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberal Bill Nelson.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Nelson Promised Would ‘Create Or Save’ 206,000 Jobs

Bill Nelson Predicted The Stimulus Would ‘Create Or Save’ 206,000 Jobs.  “He said the package is expected to restore 206,000 of the 255,000 jobs lost in Florida so far in the economic crisis, within one-and-a-half years.” (Deborah Buckhalter, “Sen. Nelson Speaks To Stimulus,” Jackson County Floridan, 2/19/09)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama with the help of liberal U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Brown specifically promised the stimulus would ‘create or save’ 142,000 Ohio jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, Ohio has lost over 81,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.  Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Brown.

“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Brown stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure, said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.  “With 469,000 unemployed Ohioans, the Buckeye State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberal Sherrod Brown.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Brown Promised Would ‘Create Or Save’ 142,000 Jobs

Brown Predicted The Senate-Passed Stimulus Would Create 142,000 Jobs Over Two Years. “If the massive economic stimulus package in the Senate passes, Ohio would gain $6.8 billion and 142,000 new jobs over the next two years, Sen. Sherrod Brown says.” (Stephen Koff, “Ohio’s Benefit From Stimulus Is Anyone’s Guess,” Plain Dealer [Cleveland, OH], 2/6/09)

Three years ago today, despite an already skyrocketing federal debt, President Barack Obama with the help of liberal U.S. Congressman Martin Heinrich rammed their $825 billion stimulus spending bill into law promising Americans that it would create millions of news jobs

In fact, Heinrich specifically promised the stimulus would ‘create or save’ 22,000 New Mexico jobs, but since the legislation was signed into law, New Mexico has lost over 11,000 jobs because the Obama Administration was determined to spend their way out of this economic crisis instead of targeting the legislation to assist small business owners who are the true job creators of this country.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

Notably, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report just yesterday that found that the rate of unemployment in the United States has exceeded 8 percent since February 2009, making the past three years the longest stretch of high unemployment in this country since the Great Depression.

Additionally they project that the unemployment rate will remain above 8 percent until 2014, which is again contrary to the promises of Obama and Heinrich.
“After three years, it’s become abundantly clear that the Obama-Heinrich stimulus, which spent billions of dollars growing the size of government instead of helping small business owners create jobs, was an utter failure,” said National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) spokesman Jahan Wilcox.  “With 61,000 unemployed New Mexicans, the Land of Enchantment State deserves better than the tax-and-spend, big government policies of liberal Martin Heinrich.”      

BACKGROUND … 

Exactly Three Years Ago Barack Obama Signed His Failed $825 Billion Stimulus Into Law

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

WALL STREET JOURNAL:  President Barack Obama signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package into law Tuesday, with an upbeat speech emphasizing the road to recovery. (Laura Meckler, Obama Signs Stimulus Into Law, Wall Street Journal, 02/18/09) 

Which Heinrich Promised Would ‘Create Or Save’ 22,000 Jobs

Heinrich Claimed The Stimulus Would Create Or Save 22,000 Jobs In New Mexico. “Congressmen Martin Heinrich, Harry Teague and Ben Ray Luján voted today to get our economy back on track. The New Mexico delegation joined together to vote in favor of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will provide significant relief for New Mexico, as part of a broader effort to save and create jobs and rebuild the economy. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act could create or save 22,000 jobs in New Mexico, including 7,700 in the First Congressional District, 7,100 in the Second Congressional District, and 7,500 in the Third Congressional District. The legislation was passed by the House by a vote of 246 to 183.” (Congressman Martin Heinrich, “New Mexico Delegation Supports American Recovery And Reinvestment Act That Could Create 22,000 Jobs In New Mexico,” Press Release, 2/13/09)