OT - Voting record .. a question for you well informed politicsarguers

Cao's brave move, out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

For years Pombo, in the neighboring district ( I've less than a mile
from the line and it always made me mad I couldn't vote against
Pombo ), was the worst example of political criminal in NorCal and,
tellingly, GR would venture outside of party lockstep to vote for
his buddies, self serving, legislation (undermining environmental
protection). Other than that, I don't think GR as ever found the
"needs of his district" to be anything but what the party leaders tell
him.

Now that Pombo is gone ;-), GR is starting to be the biggest PIA
around these parts, politically speaking.

In spite of knowing it was hopeless, I've called his office several
times lately urging support of health care reform and environmental
issues. Bare minimum, I'd like to see some sign of participation
beyond lining up for photo-ops to shout 'no' or 'boycotting' meetings
( some participation ! ) I don't really expect him to support MY
ideals, but some indication of at least listening to "real
people" ( defined as less than multi-millionaires ) in his district
would be nice. Voting "your conscience" does NOT equate to "voting
like Larry wants" and I know that. But, it sure as hell ain't "voting
like the repuglican bosses tell me," either

My question, .... any web sites that provide easy to digest ( I ain't
the sharpest bulb in the drawer ) voting records ? Ideally I'd like
an easy way to find out IF, and on what, GR has ever shown any
independence from 'party line' I'm toying with the idea of writing
the local paper and would like some specific facts to mention.

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/c...mbers/r000004/

Seems he's voted within party lines 100% of the time this year.
Previous years may differ.
Frank Reid

On Nov 10, 4:18*pm, Frank Reid © 2008 wrote:
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/c...mbers/r000004/

Seems he's voted within party lines 100% of the time this year.
Previous years may differ.
Frank Reid

Went further. Other than honoring the yankees and confucious, he's a
party hack and a half.
Frank Reid
(have fun, very cool database)

On Nov 10, 2:00*pm, Larry L wrote:
Cao's brave move, *out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

For years Pombo, in the neighboring district ( I've less than a mile
from the line and it always made me mad I couldn't vote against
Pombo ), *was the worst example of political criminal in NorCal and,
tellingly, *GR *would venture outside of party lockstep to vote for
his buddies, self serving, legislation (undermining environmental
protection). * Other than that, I don't think GR as ever found the
"needs of his district" to be anything but what the party leaders tell
him.

Now that Pombo is gone ;-), GR is starting to be the biggest PIA
around these parts, politically speaking.

In spite of knowing it was hopeless, I've called his office several
times lately urging support of health care reform and environmental
issues. * Bare minimum, I'd like to see some sign of participation
beyond lining up for photo-ops to shout 'no' or 'boycotting' meetings
( some participation ! ) * *I don't really expect him to support MY
ideals, but some indication of at least listening to "real
people" ( defined as less than multi-millionaires ) in his district
would be nice. * Voting "your conscience" does NOT equate to "voting
like Larry wants" and I know that. *But, it sure as hell ain't "voting
like the repuglican bosses tell me," either

My question, .... any web sites that provide easy to digest ( I ain't
the sharpest bulb in the drawer ) voting records ? * Ideally I'd like
an easy way to find out IF, and on what, GR has ever shown any
independence from 'party line' * * I'm toying with the idea of writing
the local paper and would like some specific facts to mention.

Hi Larry

This should help answer your questions about Ca politics....or
politics in general. No surprises.

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/c...111/states/ca/

brians

On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:48 -0800 (PST), Larry L
wrote:

Cao's brave move, out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

FWIW, Cao is the Rep for New Orleans, and he did what he did in an attempt to
secure more Fed money for his district. I'll leave it to others to decide
"brave," but I will allow that, at least in part, it was to benefit his district
(and from what I know, he's a pretty stand-up guy, and he was pretty clear about
why he voted as he did - it had little to do with the bill, good, bad, or
indifferent, although as a devout Catholic, he was and is against abortion, esp.
Fed funded).

And I suspect that the GOP leaders really didn't care as his vote didn't matter
insofar as passing or failing. You'll note there has been very little "to-do"
about it from any source. Bottom line is, that at the end of the day, pols
understand this type of vote and realize that they will likely be in the same
situation one day (or at least they hope they will be around long enough to
be...). Simply, the GOP didn't lose anything, and Cao potentially gained
something, so he gets a hall pass. On top of which, I suspect that many voted
yea knowing that the Senate, including Dems, would make the vote effectively
meaningless anyway.

HTH,
R

On Nov 10, 4:00*pm, Larry L wrote:
Cao's brave move, *out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

For years Pombo, in the neighboring district ( I've less than a mile
from the line and it always made me mad I couldn't vote against
Pombo ), *was the worst example of political criminal in NorCal and,
tellingly, *GR *would venture outside of party lockstep to vote for
his buddies, self serving, legislation (undermining environmental
protection). * Other than that, I don't think GR as ever found the
"needs of his district" to be anything but what the party leaders tell
him.

Now that Pombo is gone ;-), GR is starting to be the biggest PIA
around these parts, politically speaking.

In spite of knowing it was hopeless, I've called his office several
times lately urging support of health care reform and environmental
issues. * Bare minimum, I'd like to see some sign of participation
beyond lining up for photo-ops to shout 'no' or 'boycotting' meetings
( some participation ! ) * *I don't really expect him to support MY
ideals, but some indication of at least listening to "real
people" ( defined as less than multi-millionaires ) in his district
would be nice. * Voting "your conscience" does NOT equate to "voting
like Larry wants" and I know that. *But, it sure as hell ain't "voting
like the repuglican bosses tell me," either

My question, .... any web sites that provide easy to digest ( I ain't
the sharpest bulb in the drawer ) voting records ? * Ideally I'd like
an easy way to find out IF, and on what, GR has ever shown any
independence from 'party line' * * I'm toying with the idea of writing
the local paper and would like some specific facts to mention.

Would it be asking too much to suggest that you provide the barest
minumum of a hint or suggestion as to who or what the **** you are
blithering about?

g.
who supposes that it most certainly would.

On Nov 10, 6:42*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:48 -0800 (PST), Larry L
wrote:

Cao's brave move, *out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

FWIW, Cao is the Rep for New Orleans, and he did what he did in an attempt to
secure more Fed money for his district. *I'll leave it to others to decide
"brave," but I will allow that, at least in part, it was to benefit his district
(and from what I know, he's a pretty stand-up guy, and he was pretty clear about
why he voted as he did - it had little to do with the bill, good, bad, or
indifferent, although as a devout Catholic, he was and is against abortion, esp.
Fed funded). *

And I suspect that the GOP leaders really didn't care as his vote didn't matter
insofar as passing or failing. *You'll note there has been very little "to-do"
about it from any source. *Bottom line is, that at the end of the day, pols
understand this type of vote and realize that they will likely be in the same
situation one day (or at least they hope they will be around long enough to
be...). *Simply, the GOP didn't lose anything, and Cao potentially gained
something, so he gets a hall pass. *On top of which, I suspect that many voted
yea knowing that the Senate, including Dems, would make the vote effectively
meaningless anyway.

HTH,
R

Idiot.

g.

On Nov 10, 6:42*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:48 -0800 (PST), Larry L
wrote:

Cao's brave move, *out of sync with the Repuglican Lock Step,on health
care has reminded me of my own representative's lack of apparent
interest in anyone around here but his big money, developer, donors.
I don't honestly think he gives a **** about any of his other
constituents.

FWIW, Cao is the Rep for New Orleans, and he did what he did in an attempt to
secure more Fed money for his district. *I'll leave it to others to decide
"brave," but I will allow that, at least in part, it was to benefit his district
(and from what I know, he's a pretty stand-up guy, and he was pretty clear about
why he voted as he did - it had little to do with the bill, good, bad, or
indifferent, although as a devout Catholic, he was and is against abortion, esp.
Fed funded). *

And I suspect that the GOP leaders really didn't care as his vote didn't matter
insofar as passing or failing. *You'll note there has been very little "to-do"
about it from any source. *Bottom line is, that at the end of the day, pols
understand this type of vote and realize that they will likely be in the same
situation one day (or at least they hope they will be around long enough to
be...). *Simply, the GOP didn't lose anything, and Cao potentially gained
something, so he gets a hall pass. *On top of which, I suspect that many voted
yea knowing that the Senate, including Dems, would make the vote effectively
meaningless anyway.

HTH,
R

Moron.

g.

On 2009-11-10 17:00:48 -0500, Larry L said:

Cao's brave move,

Horse kaka. Nothing brave about it. His vote was #219, one over the
number needed to pass. No bravery here, Larry. He did it because he
represents a Democrap district in NO. He did it for his people. Pure
and simple, and I am sure the gop can shiv a git about it.

On Nov 10, 8:41*pm, David LaCourse wrote:
On 2009-11-10 17:00:48 -0500, Larry L said:

Cao's brave move,

Horse kaka. *Nothing brave about it. *His vote was #219, one over the
number needed to pass. *No bravery here, Larry. *He did it because he
represents a Democrap district in NO. *He did it for his people. *Pure
and simple, and I am sure the gop can shiv a git about it.

Idiot.

Pig.

g.