Center for National Security Ranks Congress - Kerry Rates 0 out of 100

[loriaphi]

Center scores national security votes in 108th Congress

JOHN KERRY RATES A "ZERO," JOHN EDWARDS A "23"

(Washington, D.C.): The Center for Security Policy released today its instructive sixth edition of the National Security Scorecard - covering the 108th Congress (assessing votes conducted up to September 15, 2004) - that is designed to illuminate the voting records of members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives on important defense and foreign policy issues. The Scorecard considers 12 House and 18 Senate votes.

In producing the National Security Scorecard, the Center hopes to assist the American people in understanding the commitment of their elected officials to the time-tested philosophy of promoting international peace through American strength, and to encourage greater accountability on the part of Senators and Members of Congress for their adherence to this principle.

Confronted by enemies bent on nothing short of Western civilization's destruction, the Free World turns to America for leadership in developing the policies that will ultimately defeat these menaces. The Scorecard could not be of greater importance in judging the performance of those in Congress charged with this responsibility.

High scorers (over 90%) on the Senate side included: George Allen (R-VA), Jim Bunning (R-KY), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), Norm Coleman (R-MN), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Sue Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), Elizabeth Dole (R-NC), John Ensign (R-NV), William Frist (R-TN), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Charles Grassley (R-IA), Judd Gregg (R-NH), Orin Hatch (R-UT), Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Richard Lugar (R-IN), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rick Santorum (R-PA), Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Richard Shelby (R-AL), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Arlen Specter (R-PA), Ted Stevens (R-AK), Craig Thomas (R-WY).

On the House side, perfect scorers were: Dan Burton (R-IN), Eric Cantor (R-VA), Steve Chabot (R-OH), Howard Colbe (R-NC), Mac Collins (R-GA), Nathan Deal (R-GA), Tom DeLay (R-TX), Tom Feeney (R-FL), John P. Gingrey (R-GA), Virgil H. Goode, Jr. (R-VA), Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Robin Hayes (R-NC), Henry Hyde (R-IL), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Charlie Norwood (R-GA), Mike Pence (R-IN), Jim Ramstad (R-MN), Ed Royce (R-CA), James F. Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Nick Smith (R-MI), Todd Tiahrt (R-KS).

Interestingly, in the wake of last night's debate on national security and foreign policy matters, among the lowest scorers were Senator and presidential candidate John Kerry (D-MA) (making incorrect votes on every one of the 4 votes he actually cast) and his running-mate Senator John Edwards (D-NC) (who did not vote on five out of the 18 scored).

http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.o...s&code=04-P_09

[AnchorAlum]

Although I have no quarrel with the premise, I do wish the support list had been sprinkled with at least ONE Democrat.

For example, you would think Zell Miller would have been right up there.

[PhiPsiRuss]

I've never heard of the Center for National Security. I suspect that if their rankings are that extreme, they are not a think tank, but a politically motivated group that establishes criteria to meet their agenda.

[The1calledTKE]

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
I've never heard of the Center for National Security. I suspect that if their rankings are that extreme, they are not a think tank, but a politically motivated group that establishes criteria to meet their agenda.

Exactly. There are democrats that vote with the republicans on almost everything like Zell, but he isn't up there with the same people he voted with? This is for sure politically motivated.

[loriaphi]

Zell Miller was up there with the republicans but they only highlighted those with a 90% or higher. If you looked at individual rankings of the members of Congress you would see there are some democrats who rank high, just not above 90%.

[Munchkin03]

This organization has no credibility. Like someone said before, it is not even a think tank.

If you're going to post something like this, at least make sure it's from a reputable organization. Even the Heritage Foundation is much more credible.

:::yawn:::: Wake me when this election isht is over.

[DeltAlum]

I did a Google search and couldn't figure out who the heck they are!

[Kevin]

With a name like that it sounds so credible!

Moveon.org should be ashamed of themselves for not getting that domain first!