Learning About Carnahan

Learning About Carnahan

I am going to start volunteering for Russ Carnahan my U.S. Congressman from Missouri's 3rd District. So I had to start studying his career, his positions and his goals. I have to admit, at first I was wary and a bit conflicted.

Surprisingly he is a member of The New Democrat Coalition. Many think that is code for Democrats that are really Republicans. Evan Bayh and Joe Liebermann are founding members. Need I say more.

Thank goodness Carnahan's voting record does not really reflect the values of the aforementioned organization. As I scrolled down the list and kept saying to myself, "yes , correct, that's right, good vote", it became clear whose side he is on. Ours. He doesn't miss many votes either. That's a good performance stat in my book.

He is also on very important committees considering the issues we are facing: Transportation and Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology. He has shown impressive leadership on environmental issues. His "Outline for 21st Century Transportation" is very articulate and makes points you don't usually hear from mainstream politicians.

So it looks like Carnahan is definitely someone I could stand behind! I hope to be an effective part of his team. Go Russ!!!