Deceptions on the Senate Floor

The Political Stray has been watching the Senate hearings on Health Care Reform.

After a day or so, I was impressed by how much the Republicans keep going on about Medicare cuts. Okay, we know that the cuts will be in Medicare Advantage which is private insurance for supplementing Medicare. That’s not Medicare.

           Still, it seemed…un-Republican-like – this escalated concern for our nation’s Senior citizens, So I went to one of my favorite sites, Project Votesmart and looked these guys up. I checked to see how Senior’s groups rated each one.

            I know, so now you know.

            Be sure and check all the ratings on YOUR reps at Project Votesmart. If you have lots of money, give ‘em some, eh? They do good work.

The Political Stray

Note Added later:

The more of these I do, the more puzzled I am. Look at the states that some of these Senators are from. Missouri  – Wyoming – Montana... Seniors are a tough group to fool anyway, but I’ve met people from these states, my own grandfather came from Barry County in Missouri . These are not the nation's fools. How do these politicians get away with this?

Senator Charles E. 'Chuck' Grassley (Iowa) Next Election: 2010

Senior and Social Security Issues

2008  Senator Grassley supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Grassley supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 13 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Grassley a grade of D.

2007  Senator Grassley supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Grassley supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Grassley supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Grassley supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Jefferson B. 'Jeff' Sessions, III (AL) Next Election:2014

2008  Senator Sessions supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Sessions supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 9 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Sessions a grade of F.

2007  Senator Sessions supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Sessions supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Sessions supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Sessions supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Orin Hatch Utah Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Hatch supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Hatch supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 4 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Hatch a grade of D.

2007  Senator Hatch supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Hatch supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Hatch supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Hatch supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator John McCain (Arizona) Next Election:2010

2008  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 29 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McCain supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McCain supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2005.

Senator Tom Coburn Oklahoma Next Election:2010

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 8 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Coburn a grade of F.

2007  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Coburn supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Coburn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005

Senator Lamar Alexander Tennessee Next Election:2014

2008  Senator Alexander supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Alexander supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 7 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Alexander a grade of C.

2007  Senator Alexander supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Alexander supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Alexander supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Alexander supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Mike Crapo Idaho Next Election: 2010

2008  Senator Crapo supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Crapo supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 5 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Crapo a grade of D.

2007  Senator Crapo supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Crapo supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Crapo supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Crapo supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Samuel D. 'Sam' Brownback (KS) Next Election:2010

2008  Senator Brownback supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Brownback supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 8 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Brownback a grade of F.

2007  Senator Brownback supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Brownback supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Brownback supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Brownback supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2005.

Senator John Eric Ensign (NV) Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Ensign supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Ensign supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 9 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Ensign a grade of F.

2007  Senator Ensign supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Ensign supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Ensign supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Ensign supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Bob Corker (TN) Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Corker supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Corker supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 30 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Corker a grade of C-.

2007  Senator Corker supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2007.

Senator John Cornyn Texas Next Election:2014

2008  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 40 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 9 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Cornyn a grade of C-.

2007  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Cornyn supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005

Senator Jon Kyl Arizona Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Kyl supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Kyl supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 1 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Kyl a grade of F.

2007  Senator Kyl supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Kyl supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Kyl supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Kyl supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator John Barrasso Wyoming Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Barrasso supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Barrasso supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 18 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Barrasso a grade of F.

2007  Senator Barrasso supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007

Senator David Vitter Louisiana Next Election:2010

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 15 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Vitter a grade of D.

2007  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 22 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Vitter supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Vitter supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005

Senator E. Benjamin 'Ben' Nelson (NE) Next Election: 2012

2008  Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 63 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Nelson a grade of B+.

2007  Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 80 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 60 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Nelson supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Nelson supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 50 percent in 2005.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX) Next Election:2012

2008  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 50 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 12 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Hutchison a grade of C+.

2007  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Hutchison supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator John Thune R South Dakota Next Election:2010

2008  Senator Thune supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 30 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Thune supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 15 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007  Senator Thune supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Thune supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 10 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Thune supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Thune supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Judd A. Gregg (NH) Next Election: 2010

2008  Senator Gregg supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator Gregg supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 6 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator Gregg a grade of F.

2007  Senator Gregg supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator Gregg supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator Gregg supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator Gregg supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.

Senator Mitch McConnell (KY) Next Election: 2014

2008  Senator McConnell supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 20 percent in 2008.

2008  Senator McConnell supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans - Lifetime 6 percent during their legislative career up until 2008.

2007-2008  In 2007-2008 The American Geriatrics Society gave Senator McConnell a grade of D.

2007  Senator McConnell supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2007.

2006  Senator McConnell supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2006.

2005-2006  Senator McConnell supported the interests of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2005  Senator McConnell supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 0 percent in 2005.