In the post below, I took a shot at RINOS... the Republicans that act and vote like liberals/moderates... for how they voted on The Frankenstein Farm Bill.
In this post, I want to PRAISE a Democrat: Congressman Jim Cooper, TN-5. I am moving into Cong. Cooper's district. But that is not why I am highlighting his record. Frankly, every economic conservative blogger should be highlighting Congressman Cooper's record. While not good friends, I know the Congressman well enough to say with confidence that he is:
- Very Smart
- Trying to do the right things on cutting waste
- And, a good guy
Congressman Cooper voted AGAINST THE FARM BILL. I am not surprised. Jim is more of an economic conservative than many Republicans.
If you think his Farm Bill vote is impressive, look at this statistic put together by The Club For Growth. There were 50 "anti-pork" amendments offered to help return fiscal responsibility to Congress. Democratic Congressman Jim Cooper voted for 49 out of the 50 anti-pork amendments ... a 98% score!!!
Putting Congressman Cooper's Voting Record In Context
- Just how incredible is this? It is AMAZING!!!!
- Only 16 out of the 435 Congressmen voted for all 50 amendments (100%)
- The average Democrat score was ... get this ... 2%. On average, they voted for just 1 anti-pork amendment.
- He was much better than the average Republican who only averaged a score of 43%.
- The #2 ranked Democrat, after Cooper's 98%, was an abysmal 20%!
Jim... Thank you and keep fighting the good fight !!!
Note I: My current Congressman, Republican Marsha Blackburn TN, voted against the Farm Bill and has an amazing Club For Growth record too. Thanks Marsha!
Note II: Check out The Club For Growth link to the left and JOIN!
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