The Freedom index - A Congressional Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution

[FrankRep]

The Freedom index - A Congressional Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution

The New American (http://www.thenewamerican.com/)
Oct 15, 2008

http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/424


About This Index

"The Freedom Index: A Congressional Scorecard Based on the U.S. Constitution" rates congressmen based on their adherence to constitutional principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, and a traditional foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements. To learn how any representative or senator voted on the key measures described herein, look him or her up in the vote charts. The scores are derived by dividing a congressman's constitutional votes (pluses) by the total number he cast (pluses and minuses) and multiplying by 100.
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Ron Paul (R-Texas) was the only House member to score a perfect 100 percent. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) was the top scorer in the Senate with 90 percent. We encourage readers to examine how their own congressmen voted on each of the 10 key measures as well as overall.


Congressional Scorecard
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/424

[luke-gr]

That is a very informative index and a good rating system for the candidates. I am very impressed with the New American magazine after reading several the past few months.

[TastyWheat]

I'm sure it's not just favoritism, it feels really good to see Ron Paul with a perfect score.

[liberteebell]

I'm sure it's not just favoritism, it feels really good to see Ron Paul with a perfect score.


I think it's because Ron Pau's the only one who really understands the proper function of government and the meaning of the Constitution. That's really, really sad that he's all alone.

[DamianTV]

He isnt alone. He has us. And there are a LOT of us. And it is our job to vote out all the scum bags. If that doesnt work, we start taking back our other rights the hard way.

[muzzled dogg]

bump

[smeg]

not to be a downer... and let me make it clear that i hold NO ill feelings at all towards dr. paul, this is just a question...

wasn't there a few votes he made that were under scrutiny as not necessarily unconstitutional, but pretty close? it was something about money for projects in his district that he defended, and rightfully so, as 'his tax-payers getting some of their money back'?

the only reason i bring that up is because i remember seeing a similar site that rated politicians and pundits views on 'constitutional' scales, and that was one of a few marks against him.

[FrankRep]

not to be a downer... and let me make it clear that i hold NO ill feelings at all towards dr. paul, this is just a question...

wasn't there a few votes he made that were under scrutiny as not necessarily unconstitutional, but pretty close? it was something about money for projects in his district that he defended, and rightfully so, as 'his tax-payers getting some of their money back'?

the only reason i bring that up is because i remember seeing a similar site that rated politicians and pundits views on 'constitutional' scales, and that was one of a few marks against him.

I think you're talking about some of Ron Paul's earmarks he added to bills. His view was that the people were robbed of the tax money so he's just trying to give the money back to them. He would still vote down the unConstititutional bills even if he added earmarks to it.

I don't have a problem with Ron Paul doing that.


This interview addresses this issue:

Ron Paul / Tim Russert Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmhkbIDwK50

[ItsTime]

Obama got 11 and McCain got 36?

[youngbuck]

I think you're talking about some of Ron Paul's earmarks he added to bills. His view was that the people were robbed of the tax money so he's just trying to give the money back to them. He would still vote down the unConstititutional bills even if he added earmarks to it.

I don't have a problem with Ron Paul doing that.


This interview addresses this issue:

Ron Paul / Tim Russert Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmhkbIDwK50

Yep, that's it. IMO, it makes perfect sense what he did. Actually, I doubt anyone else in the entire Congress would've done that. Add an earmark to something to benefit you constituents just in case the unconstitutional bill passes, but vote against the bill. I thought that was pretty cool.

[klamath]

Good chart. I would say that anyone over the minimum passing score of 70% is a keeper.

[rancher89]

Nice to see this going viral! I passed the link on to a CFL member and VOILA the next day it's here! (grumble grumble I shoulda posted it....)

BTW, here's another "rating" chart, also based on the constitution, this one's from the JBS, Ron Paul is the only one to get 100%


http://thenewamerican.com/files/TNA_Freedom_Index_110-3.pdf

[ChickenHawk]

What, Kucinich only got 40%? How could that be?;)

[klamath]

bump

[klamath]

bump for a freedom index before obama.