“Al Franken is incapable of working with those with whom he disagrees. Minnesotans will not undermine their voice in the Senate with a man who simply attacks his political opponents personally when he disagrees with them. One area where Franken’s inability to control himself will prove a liability is on issues related to Veterans. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), a senior Republican on the committee and a frequent target of Franken’s personal attacks, is just another example of someone Franken has attacked throughout his 30 year career. He’s called her a ‘hypocrite,’ ’shameless shill,’ and ‘a profile in cowardice, shamelessness, hackery.’ Franken’s past rhetoric puts his ability to get things done in jeopardy and leaves Minnesota veterans hanging out to dry.”
OK Ron...OK, we get it. You don't like Franken.
Ron, you keep putting bloggers like myself in this position. You see, I'm not a Franken supporter. But, as a Veteran who understands what service to my community means, I know that Franken will be a great supporter of our nation's Veterans.
Franken will not leave Minnesotas Veterans "hanging out to dry".
Ron, look at Senator Coleman's record on Veterans issues.
2006
Senator Coleman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 40 percent of the time.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Coleman a grade of D.
Coleman sponsored or co-sponsored 29 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005
Senator Coleman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent of the time.
2004
Senator Coleman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.
Senator Coleman supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.
That is not a stellar record on Veterans issues Ron. In fact, as a Veteran, I would argue that Coleman has "hung Minnesota's Veterans out to dry".
Ron, you criticize Franken for going after Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Have you even looked at her record on Veterans issues?
2006
Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 60 percent of the time.
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Hutchison a grade of D+.
Hutchison sponsored or co-sponsored 12 percent of the legislation favored by the The Retired Enlisted Association in 2006.
2005
Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 50 percent in 2005.
2004
Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent.
Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's record on Veterans issues is as abysmal as Senator Coleman's.
Franken's criticism of Hutchison's poor record is justified.
Perhaps a bit of research would have been in order before Ronnie fired up the press release template again. It would appear to me that bringing up Senator Hutchison was as smart as Ronnie and his cronies first thought.
Veterans issues are amongst the most important issues for me. I have had a good long talk with Dean Barkley about these issues as well.
It's clear to me that Barkley would work very hard to ensure that the promises made to our Nations Veterans are upheld.
On the other hand, Coleman has been a miserable failure on Veterans issues. Calling Franken out for this was pure stupidity on Carey's part...or as we say in golf, par for the course.
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Excellent post.
It’s great when you provide sources to support your analysis … unlike the Party Hack.
In general, the Republicans have failed our Veterans. And that would appear to be by design, if you look at the grades for those in leadership positions responsible for the committees dealing with Veterans Issues. Hutchinson is a member. The next Senate will have a number of new openings … who the Republicans assign to those committees will have a direct bearing on creating a more responsive committee. On the Veterans Affairs Committee, the Democrats do not have any seats up this November (hopefully, Obama’s seat will open up) but Larry Craig is retiring, Roger Wicker may have a tough contest while Lindsey Graham is probably safe.
But with the current Senate committee, the Republicans have acted as obstructionists … delaying or offering weak legislation. Read How Long Have Republicans Opposed Funding PTSD.
It’s time a change in the Senate … I also have concerns whether Franken could perform in Committee … yet Barkley has not impressed me as much as Steve Williams. The IP Primary will determine whether I waste my vote.
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