The
Blue Ridge Patriots
Defending The Constitution - One Line At A
Time!
IF NOT NOW - WHEN?
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
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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