The Blue Ridge Patriots
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WHAT SENATOR JOE HAS DONE FOR WV
The Good, the Bad and the Down Right Ugly!

2010

DAY 1
Joe slaps West Virginians in the face and votes to approve anti-coal Harry Reid as Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the Senate.


Nov 20
Joe votes to keep WV beholden to Federal handouts. Votes No against the prohibiting of earmarks S Amndt 4697

Dec 4
Joe engages in the left's class warfare game. Votes for extension of tax cuts to only those making under $1 million, S Amndt 4728

Dec 8th
Joe pays back union supporters by voting to allow collective bargaining for public safety officers, positions paid for by taxpayers. S 3991

Dec 18
Spineless Joe goes MIA to avoid controversial vote; attends family Christmas Party. Only Democratic member of Senate not present to cast vote for Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell and DREAM Act bills.   Even Senator scheduled for cancer surgery following morning shows up to vote! Both bills are frowned upon in WV, yet repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell is passed.

Dec. 22
Joe supports Obama's attempt to weaken America as a Nation.  Votes to approve treaty with Russia to reduce and limit offensive arms, Treaty 111-5

2011

Feb. 2
Even though Joe tells West Virginians, on the campaign trail, that he's against Obamacare, Joe supports Obama by voting against repeal of Obamacare, S Amndt 13 Story 1 | Story 2

Feb 15
Joe once again pays homage to his union supports as he votes against prohibiting collective bargaining for TSA employees. Another job paid for by US taxpayers. S  Amndt

May 17
Joe once again falls in line behind Obama. Votes to amend oil company tax laws which will result in higher energy tax bills. S 940

May 18
Just one day after raising energy tax bills, Joe once again follows Obama and votes against domestic energy productions. S 953, The Story

July 22
After claiming to be for a balanced budget amendment, Joe stands with Obama and votes against even debating balanced budget amendment. HR 2650, The Story

Nov. 3
Joe stands with Obama's class warfare again as he votes against WV job creators by voting for the Transportation Infrastructure Appropriations and Tax on Income over $1 Million bill. S 1769 Story 1 | Story 2 | Story 3

Dec 1
Joe goes against the Constitution by voting against a Senate Amendment to prohibit detention of US Citizens Without a Trial. S Amndt 1126

Dec 15
Joe once again votes against the Constitution as he votes in favor of the National Defense and Authorization Act, allowing American Citizens to be detained without due process of law. HB 1540

STATE WIDE ALERTS
John Raese will challenge Joe Manchin for Senator in 2012 Election!

Bill Maloney to run for Governor in 2012 against Earl Ray Tomblin.


The 2012 Legislative Session is currently in progress. Click the Legislature link above to view the proposed legislation by House and Senate members.
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