As the U.S. Senate’s most liberal member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) attempts to distance herself from her own extreme voting record in advance of her 2012 reelection bid, she has repeatedly claimed to support the repeal of her own job-killing IRS 1099 paperwork mandate – a burden she herself inflicted on Michigan’s small businesses when she voted to ram her party bosses’ massive health care overhaul into law. But Stabenow voted yesterday in favor of an amendment by liberal New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) that – as Politico noted last week – was designed to allow vulnerable Democrats like Stabenow to “to have it both ways” on the mandate by voting for repeal as an act of political posturing, but with no chance of the repeal actually taking effect. Thankfully, despite Stabenow’s best efforts, the measure failed. Notably, Stabenow has specifically opposed repealing the 1099 requirement in the past –…
What Happened To Bill Nelson Since He Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Nelson Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2000, Bill Nelson (D-FL) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and insisted “we should pay down the national debt.” How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Nelson has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of his party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Nelson stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the path to prosperity and which New York Times columnist David Brooks called the “most courageous budget reform proposal any of us have seen in our lifetimes,” Nelson and his fellow liberal Democrats are trying…
What Happened To Ben Nelson Since He Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Nelson Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2000, Ben Nelson (D-NE) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and he touted his support for a federal balanced budget as recently as last year. How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Nelson has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of his party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Nelson stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the path to prosperity and which New York Times columnist David Brooks called the “most courageous budget reform proposal any of us have seen in our lifetimes,” Nelson and…
What Happened To Debbie Stabenow Since She Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Stabenow Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2000, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and touted her support for “very aggressively focusing on paying down the debt.” How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Stabenow has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of her party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Stabenow voted last month to oppose a bipartisan resolution in support of a balanced budget amendment, proving once again that she is not serious about fiscal responsibility in Washington. And she even ties with avowed socialist Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) for the nonpartisan National Journal’s ranking of “Most Liberal” Senator. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Debbie Stabenow stands with…
What Happened To Sherrod Brown’s “Fiscal Sanity” Since He Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Brown Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2006, Sherrod Brown (D-OH) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and touted his support for a federal balanced budget amendment. How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Brown has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of his party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Brown even tops the nonpartisan National Journal’s ranking of “Most Liberal” Senators. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Sherrod Brown stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the path to prosperity and which New York Times columnist David Brooks called the “most courageous budget reform proposal any of…
What Happened To Bob Casey Since He Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Casey Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2006, Bob Casey (D-PA) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and touted his support for a federal balanced budget. How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Casey has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of his party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Casey even reversed himself and voted last month to oppose a bipartisan resolution in support of a balanced budget amendment, proving once again that he is not serious about fiscal responsibility in Washington. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Bob Casey stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the…
What Happened To Claire McCaskill Since She Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left McCaskill Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2006, Claire McCaskill (D-MO) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and touted her support for a federal balanced budget. How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, McCaskill has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of her party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Claire McCaskill stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the path to prosperity and which New York Times columnist David Brooks called the “most courageous budget reform proposal any of us have seen in our lifetimes,” McCaskill and her fellow liberal Democrats are…
What Happened To Jon Tester Since He Got To Washington?
Democrats’ Demagoguery On Effort To Control Debt, Spending Shows How Far Left Tester Has Gone As a candidate for the Senate in 2006, Jon Tester (D-MT) frequently preached the importance of fiscal responsibility and touted his support for a federal balanced budget. How times have changed. Since coming to the Senate, Tester has voted in lockstep with the liberal wing of his party, supporting the failed $787 billion stimulus and the massive health care spending bill, driving the national debt past $14 trillion. Tester even reversed himself and voted last month to oppose a bipartisan resolution in support of a balanced budget amendment, proving once again that he is not serious about fiscal responsibility in Washington. Meanwhile, today brings yet another clear example of who Jon Tester stands with in Washington. As House Republican Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduces a budget to put our country back on the…
NRSC Statement on Tim Kaine
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Communications Director Brian Walsh issued the following statement in response to Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine’s decision to run for U.S. Senate in Virginia: “Now that his fellow party leaders in Washington have twisted Tim Kaine’s arm enough to get him into this race, Republicans welcome the clear contrast that his candidacy presents and the choice before Virginians next year. “Over the last several years, Tim Kaine has been the most vocal cheerleader in Washington for the reckless fiscal policies and massive expansion of government that have been the hallmark of the Obama Administration. And now Tim Kaine is staking his election hopes on this costly partisan agenda that has failed to create new jobs while driving our national debt past $14 trillion. “It’s an agenda Virginians have rejected overwhelmingly in two consecutive election cycles and there is no reason to believe they…
NRSC Statement On Martin Heinrich
National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Communications Director Brian Walsh issued the following statement in response to U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich’s (D-NM) decision to run for New Mexico’s open U.S. Senate seat: “A big problem for Martin Heinrich is that there is a mile-wide gap between his moderate rhetoric versus his very liberal record. Heinrich has consistently voted with the liberal wing of his party, helping his Democrat bosses ram through their massive health care overhaul, their job-killing cap-and-trade energy tax, and their failed $787 billion stimulus debacle. The contrast for voters will be very clear in 2012, and we are confident New Mexico will elect a fiscally responsible Republican to the U.S. Senate.” Martin Heinrich’s Liberal Record Is Out-Of-Step With New Mexico Heinrich Claims To Support Fiscal Responsibility: Heinrich: “I’m In Favor Of Reducing Government Spending . . . .” (Congressman Martin Heinrich, “VIDEO: Heinrich on GOP Spending Bill,” Press…
