Tom Allen (Maine).  Unlike others listed below, Allen won reelection in 2006 easily. But now he is running for Senate to unseat Republican incumbant Susan Collins. He is trailing in polls but gaining. He could have attempted to court moderates and cave in on one of these votes but he didn't. He deserves our support. Andre Carson (IN-07).  Carson won a special election earlier this year to replace his grandmother, Julia Carson, who died in office. He won with 53% of the vote, about the same as his gradnmother in her 2006 reelection. So the seat is far from "safe." John Hall (NY-19).  He's the one in the middle. Here's a more recent picture.  Hall unseated Republican Sue Kelly in 2006 carrying 51% of the vote. Given his district, Hall might have chosen to adopt a more centrist image on these bills and others. Paul Hodes (NH-02).  Hodes represents a district that is by no means safe. He challenged incumbant Republican Charlie Bass in 2004 and won only 38% of the vote. He won the rematch in 2006 (53%) and was part of the Democratic wave. Steve Kagen (WI-08).  Kagen won his seat in 2006 in a district previously held by a Republican. His victory margin was narrow (51%) making his continued incumbancy less than certain. Chris Murphy (CT-05).  With Hodes, Murphy has been a consistent voice opposing the Iraq War. He ousted Republican Nancy Johnson in 2006, a seat she held for 24 years. He could have played it safe on one of these bills but didn't. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01).  Shea-Porter defeated incumbent Republican Jeb Bradley in 2006 carrying 51% of the vote. The seat was in Republican hands for more than 20 years before Shea-Porter's win. Peter Welch (VT).  Welch was elected in 2006 with 53% of the vote. This was Bernie Sanders seat before and before Sanders was held by Republicans for decades. If you're looking for something to do in response to the FISA and Iraq funding votes, consider supporting one or more of the above representatives. Contributions pages can be found here. |
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