sonofshamwow
02-25-2011, 10:25 AM
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/the-line/the-top-political-newcomers.html
10. Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.): The 30-year-old freshman congressman has carved out a maverick record in his short time in Congress, voting against his party more than any other House newcomer, according to a review of votes by OpenCongress. But even more than voting to the beat of his own drummer, Amash is the first member of Congress to explain his votes on Facebook -- something that became particularly important when he voted "present" (an unusual move for a member of Congress) on five significant votes last week. Does Amash's decision to explain his votes catch on with his colleagues?
10. Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.): The 30-year-old freshman congressman has carved out a maverick record in his short time in Congress, voting against his party more than any other House newcomer, according to a review of votes by OpenCongress. But even more than voting to the beat of his own drummer, Amash is the first member of Congress to explain his votes on Facebook -- something that became particularly important when he voted "present" (an unusual move for a member of Congress) on five significant votes last week. Does Amash's decision to explain his votes catch on with his colleagues?