Joe Donnelly

The REAL Joe Donnelly – Mr. Rubber Stamper

May 23, 2007 /

Let’s look at Congressman Donnelly’s record:

Making College Affordable

Joe: “The last congress that he was part of voted to cut Pell Grant funding. I would not have.”
– South Bend Tribune, 10/3/06

The Record: Donnelly voted against increasing college access and affordability for middle- to low-income students, against providing greater resources for Pell Grants, and against deficit reduction on behalf of taxpayers. (House Roll Call 31)

Lack of Fiscal Discipline

Joe:“We have terrible waste in our -government that can be addressed right now.” Official website

The Record: Once elected, Donnelly voted against a motion that was intended to cut unidentified earmarks. (Roll Call Vote 71)

Wrong On Energy

Joe: “At a time when America is confronted by growing instability in the Middle East, we must now, more than ever, make achieving energy independence a top priority. It is a critical issue of both national and economic security.” Official website

The Record: Donnelly voted for $6.5 billion in new taxes on American energy producers. Voted for higher energy prices for American consumers. Voted to stifle domestic energy production. And voted to increase America’s dependence on foreign sources of energy. (House Roll Call 40)

Joe:

Voted to defy military commanders on the ground and cut off funds for the troops in harm’s way. Donnelly’s vote allowed for a two month funding allowance that would accelerate the Democrat slow bleed strategy. (House Roll Call 333)

Disregarding an important component of the Civil Rights Act, Joe Donnelly voted against legislation that would fully protect the rights of faith-based organizations that administer Head Start programs. (House Roll Call 284)

Joe Donnelly WILL be a target for defeat in November 2008. 

Joe Donnelly is WRONG for Indiana and WRONG for the United States Congress.

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