Hey I hear lots of talk about how Kerry's voting record is very Liberal and
grounds for not voting for him.
I have not been able to find a list of the record, that is considered to be
bad.

Anyone know what they are talking about or a link that lists them?

I have heard one or two specific ones, but nothing that would constitute a
list.

Inquiring Minds What to Know!!

On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:06:29 -0500, "FamilySailor" wrote:

Hey I hear lots of talk about how Kerry's voting record is very Liberal and
grounds for not voting for him.
I have not been able to find a list of the record, that is considered to be
bad.

Anyone know what they are talking about or a link that lists them?

I have heard one or two specific ones, but nothing that would constitute a
list.

Inquiring Minds What to Know!!


One of the better places to look that I have come across is

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rati...sig_id=002927M

If you click on the individual's name, it will provide you with a fair
amount of detail that you might find helpful.

Those actual "rankings" are compiled by the National Journal, as I
understand it, but I think you have to be a subscriber to get their
details.

On Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:06:29 -0500, "FamilySailor" wrote:

Hey I hear lots of talk about how Kerry's voting record is very Liberal and
grounds for not voting for him.
I have not been able to find a list of the record, that is considered to be
bad.

Anyone know what they are talking about or a link that lists them?

I have heard one or two specific ones, but nothing that would constitute a
list.

Inquiring Minds What to Know!!


Here is a link that you might find helpful

http://ideamouth.com/respect.htm#Senate

Felton,

I do believed you've thumped the conservatives ACE!! They don't like
it! The Conservatives can't stand to defend specifics. Not the way you
presented them. Innuendoes are their ways.

It may slant to the left but you've left damn little wiggling room,
with your reply.

Well done!!

Ole Thom

Nice try Bart,

I do think it would be nice to keep Conservative's view vs Liberal's
view on the front page for awhile.

Your comments are missing? Don't you have anything to say in rebuttal?

Ole Thom

Thom,

Kerry's record is clear. He is the most extreme
liberal in Congress, tied with several others for
that title.

If you want unbiased assessments, look at all
the special interest groups ratings on his voting
record. Kerry is rated 0 or 100 for most of them,
meaning he is at the extreme.

They are invaluable in showing where an incumbent
has stood on a series of votes in the past years.
Ratings by groups on all sides of an issue are listed.
When taken as a whole, these are compared, give
a balanced view of the candidate.

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rati...an_id=S0421103

Kerry won't make a stand. Here's more proof.

Senator John Forbes Kerry Democrat refused to take
the NPAT. He won't even discuss what he will support!

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) is a key
component of Project Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense
system. It asks candidates one central question: "Are you
willing to demonstrate a good faith effort to provide voters
with your inclinations on the issues you will most likely face
on the citizen's behalf?" The NPAT is administered to all
candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial,
and state legislative offices.

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) asks
candidates which items they will support if elected. It does
not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose.
Research of public polling data, shows voters are more
concerned with what candidates would support when
elected to office, not what they oppose.

Now Compare Kerry to Sen Liberman, who did take NPAT.

His voting record: show substantial variation and a more
moderate position.

Take the NPAT yourself and ask yourself why a politician
would not take it, unless he wants to mislead the public.

http://www.vote-smart.org/match_section.php
Chose congressional voting records and find who
matches your opinions.


"Thom Stewart" wrote

Nice try Bart,

I do think it would be nice to keep Conservative's view vs Liberal's
view on the front page for awhile.

Your comments are missing? Don't you have anything to say in rebuttal?

Ole Thom

The fact that he has a consistent record on certain major issues doesn't make
him an extremist, it just makes him consistent.

If you want his rating based on his voting record, you should look at
http://www.voterpunch.org
Check "Select by Score" and search. You'll find Kerry rated just in the middle
of Democrats. His record is clearly not "extremist."

Of course, you're not interested in the truth, are you Bart?




"Bart Senior" wrote in message
. net...
Thom,

Kerry's record is clear. He is the most extreme
liberal in Congress, tied with several others for
that title.

If you want unbiased assessments, look at all
the special interest groups ratings on his voting
record. Kerry is rated 0 or 100 for most of them,
meaning he is at the extreme.

They are invaluable in showing where an incumbent
has stood on a series of votes in the past years.
Ratings by groups on all sides of an issue are listed.
When taken as a whole, these are compared, give
a balanced view of the candidate.

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rati...an_id=S0421103

Kerry won't make a stand. Here's more proof.

Senator John Forbes Kerry Democrat refused to take
the NPAT. He won't even discuss what he will support!

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) is a key
component of Project Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense
system. It asks candidates one central question: "Are you
willing to demonstrate a good faith effort to provide voters
with your inclinations on the issues you will most likely face
on the citizen's behalf?" The NPAT is administered to all
candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial,
and state legislative offices.

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) asks
candidates which items they will support if elected. It does
not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose.
Research of public polling data, shows voters are more
concerned with what candidates would support when
elected to office, not what they oppose.

Now Compare Kerry to Sen Liberman, who did take NPAT.

His voting record: show substantial variation and a more
moderate position.

Take the NPAT yourself and ask yourself why a politician
would not take it, unless he wants to mislead the public.

http://www.vote-smart.org/match_section.php
Chose congressional voting records and find who
matches your opinions.


"Thom Stewart" wrote

Nice try Bart,

I do think it would be nice to keep Conservative's view vs Liberal's
view on the front page for awhile.

Your comments are missing? Don't you have anything to say in rebuttal?

Ole Thom

Bart,
If you're going to take congressional records, how about comparing
Kerry's record of purposed bill that have passed into laws (His success
rate) you'll find it to be higher than Cheney's. In fact among the most
successful.

Ole Thom

Wait, I thought you said he was an extremist! Don't
start backpeddling now!

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
. net...
Thom,

Kerry's record is clear. He is the most extreme
liberal in Congress, tied with several others for
that title.

If you want unbiased assessments, look at all
the special interest groups ratings on his voting
record. Kerry is rated 0 or 100 for most of them,
meaning he is at the extreme.

They are invaluable in showing where an incumbent
has stood on a series of votes in the past years.
Ratings by groups on all sides of an issue are listed.
When taken as a whole, these are compared, give
a balanced view of the candidate.

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rati...an_id=S0421103

Kerry won't make a stand. Here's more proof.

Senator John Forbes Kerry Democrat refused to take
the NPAT. He won't even discuss what he will support!

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) is a key
component of Project Vote Smart's Voter Self-Defense
system. It asks candidates one central question: "Are you
willing to demonstrate a good faith effort to provide voters
with your inclinations on the issues you will most likely face
on the citizen's behalf?" The NPAT is administered to all
candidates for presidential, congressional, gubernatorial,
and state legislative offices.

The National Political Awareness Test (NPAT) asks
candidates which items they will support if elected. It does
not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose.
Research of public polling data, shows voters are more
concerned with what candidates would support when
elected to office, not what they oppose.

Now Compare Kerry to Sen Liberman, who did take NPAT.

His voting record: show substantial variation and a more
moderate position.

Take the NPAT yourself and ask yourself why a politician
would not take it, unless he wants to mislead the public.

http://www.vote-smart.org/match_section.php
Chose congressional voting records and find who
matches your opinions.


"Thom Stewart" wrote

Nice try Bart,

I do think it would be nice to keep Conservative's view vs Liberal's
view on the front page for awhile.

Your comments are missing? Don't you have anything to say in rebuttal?

Ole Thom