September 12, 2024

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    I'm sure none of his opponents will bring this up:

    Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), who is running for president, showed up for only 10 percent of the roll calls, the worst attendance record in the House so far this year.

    On average, members showed up for 95.8 percent of the 457 votes between the start of the 108th Congress in January and the summer recess. The study did not make a distinction between substantive and minor procedural measures.

    Source: Four local congressmen on AWOL list

    Hat tip: Drudge.

    Posted by Steven Taylor at September 12, 2024 12:32 PM | TrackBack
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    Uh... why? Only republicans bring this up about democratic candidates.

    Posted by: JohnC at September 12, 2024 02:11 PM

    You do'n't think Dean will bring this up at the appropriate time? Or one of the other Dems.

    Why would only Reps bring this up?

    Posted by: Steven at September 12, 2024 02:32 PM

    Indeed, it is pretty standard fare to bring up voting records, and absenteeism, whether it is Rep v Dem, Dem v. Dem or Rep v. Rep. Indeed, in the Alabama Gov's race last year, Gov. Siegelman criticized them Rep. Riley in several different commercials for the fact that he missed some votes.

    Posted by: Steven at September 12, 2024 02:40 PM
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