For your viewing pleasure: a list of Democrats who voted against extending unemployment benefits:

[phantom power]

John Adler (D-NJ)- still on autopilot
Brian Baird (D-WA)- willing to thumb his nose at voters since he's retiring
Melissa Bean (D-IL)- the Chamber of Commerce's go-to person inside the Democratic caucus
Marion Berry (Blue Dog-AR)
Bobby Bright (Blue Dog-AL)
Travis Childers (Blue Dog-MS)
Jim Cooper (Blue Dog-TN)
Joe Donnelly (Blue Dog-IN)
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (Blue Dog-SD)
Baron Hill (Blue Dog-IN)
Frank Kratovil (Blue Dog-MD)
Betsy Markey (Blue Dog-CO)
Jim Marshall (Blue Dog-GA)
Walt Minnick (Blue Dog-ID)- only Democrat, in a manner of speaking, endorsed by both the U.S. Chamber and the Tea Party
Glenn Nye (Blue Dog-VA)- still on autopilot like Adler
Heath Shuler (Blue Dog-NC)

http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2010/06/aisle-crossin-on-unemployment-go.html

[City Lights]

1. I cannot stand Bean.

:thumbsdown:

:puke:

[zazen]

6. she's not very bright, is she?

[nc4bo]

9. Wrong thread sorry.

[City Lights]

14. She answers only to her corporate masters,

and doesn't give a hoot about people like me.

[amborin]

33. more on Melissa here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7201239&mesg_id=7201530

[girl gone mad]

25. Total corporatist sell-out.

She doesn't even try to hide it.

[Occulus]

71. You just aren't being PRAGMATIC enough.

:silly:

[tritsofme]

30. She's much better than Phil Crane and Don Rumsfeld

That's what we had in this district for the 30 years proceeding Melissa Bean.

While things have generally been moving in the right direction here, this is a district that broke 58% for Bush in 2004, it is a steal to have any Democrat representing us here.

[City Lights]

35. And it broke 56% for Obama in 2008.

Bean is my Congresscritter, and just because she's better than Crane doesn't mean I have to like her.

[tritsofme]

43. Obviously a big favorite son effect in 2008.

Was there a district that he didn't win? I'm sure you would have to go pretty far downstate before you found one.

This was a district that was drawn in 2000 specifically to be Republican territory.

Anybody but a Bean type candidate would just be crushed in a political environment like 2010 is shaping up to be. There will be a lot of House Democrats that lose their jobs in November, but Bean has positioned herself well to keep the seat, and possibly the Democratic majority.

[Dr Morbius]

51. We are apparently neighbors. I too am disappointed by Ms Bean.

One hopes that in 2012 she can get challenged from the left. Recall that between now and then redistricting will take place. If anything, the district will move a bit more blue, given that Democrats control the state legislature and the national congress. It isn't likely, but it's possible, that with a slight blue shift a more left-leaning candidate could win the district.

[City Lights]

55. I, too, hope redistricting allows us to elect a Democrat to the left of Bean.

I won't hold my breath though, since ousting an incumbent is difficult. Until then, my support for Bean is lukewarm at best.

[AllyCat]

65. I supported Clark in 2004 and he really, really stumped for her. Now,

I think I am glad he didn't win after seeing how horrible she has been.

[FBaggins]

2. Error in your title

You meant Republicans, right?

[nc4bo]

10. +1. I was thinking exactly the same thing. nt

[Yuugal]

13. I think it is "pragmatic liberal" now....

[sabrina 1]

40. Or is it 'sensible woodchucks'?

One way to get their votes on legislation as important as this is to do to them, what apparently is done to Republicans who show a little independent streak, and apparently real progressives when they refuse to toe the line. Let them know the party will not help fund their campaigns. They are either Democrats or they are not.

This was an important bill for Democrats. Interesting how Feingold is being slammed on this board for wanting real regulation of Wall St. and we know he will get his arm twisted if they need his vote. Why do they not twist the arms of these Dinos?

[Ignis]

28. If we can't call a DINO a DINO on DU anymore, what's the world coming to?

:shrug:

[Major Hogwash]

57. Dino was a dinosaur they used as a mascot for some gas stations out here decades ago.

I don't know how widespread the Dino the Dinosaur gas station franchise was, but they were in both Idaho and Wyoming, and maybe Utah, in the 60s and 70s.

Minnick from Idaho is definitely a DINO, but I don't think he will have much of a chance getting re-elected because the GOP has a guy who beat the Tea Party candidate in the primary.
Won't matter much, Minnick has voted conservative about 95% of the time.

[Moochy]

59. The world is coming to heel

at the reins of the owner class.

[Bitwit1234]

3. I wish just for once

the democrats would target one of the Blue Dogs or maybe several. Get them out of the race by supporting another Democrat in the primaries. And then get that Democrat elected. Show those republicans in Democratic clothing that they are all going to go. We want Democrats in office not republicans pretending to be Democrats.

[Rex]

4. If they vote against their parties best interest, then they might

as well be Repukes...I hope they all end up homeless and poor.

[Liberal_Dog]

5. Well, I Wouldn't Exactly Call It "Pleasure"

nt

[sinkingfeeling]

7. Even had they all voted 'Aye', the measure would have failed. Needs 287 votes.

[rhett o rick]

19. Respectifully, what's your point? I hope you are not trying to defend these blue dog assholes. nm

[sinkingfeeling]

20. Just stating a fact; that without a few Republicans you can't get to 2/3rds.

[rhett o rick]

21. We appreciate the lesson. But I am guessing that you inserted your lesson here because

you wish to minimize the criticism of the blue dog turncoats. That's the point I got. Sorry if I am wrong.

I guess the bottom line is, do you support the DAMN DLC and their blue dog turncoats?

[Ignis]

27. Any statement starting with "Just saying," isn't.

:thumbsup:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

26. But they still could have made a STATEMENT

(and throughout the Bush administration, the Blue Dogs could have, you know, expressed objections to some of Bush's worst policies?)

This DLC excuse, "Well, it was going to pass/fail anyway," is getting real, real old. I've only been hearing it every time some "moderate" :puke: Dems have voted against ordinary people in the past 9 years.

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[Lydia Leftcoast]

37. They are complicit

By not taking even a MORAL stand, they are second only to the Republicans in blame for this mess.

If the Blue Dogs had been running the country throughout American history, they'd have said things like,

"We can't keep slavery out of the territories. We don't have the votes."

"We have to forget about women's suffrage. We don't have the votes."

"We don't have the votes to pass a Civil Rights Law or Medicare. We should just lie down and die."

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[Moochy]

61. miscreant abatement program

If they get rid of enough they think you wont notice.

[Mimosa]

45. ^ Woohoooo!!^

Don't you sometimes wonder 'who's we'?

People should vote for what's right. I guess some dems aren't afraid to wage war on the poor. But they will vote for war spending every time.

What's going to happen when our troops come home? Will there be jobs for them?

[laughingliberal]

54. Oh, well, that makes it OK. Not. nt

[BrklynLiberal]

8. They should allb targeted in the primaries ....by more progressive, ie REAL Democrats..

[formercia]

11. Meet the 5th Column.

Making sure we have a truly one-party Congress.

The Corporate Party.

[G_j]

12. Shuler

a good Republican
:puke:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

15. Baird is my rep. Good riddance.

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

23. yeah, what is up with that a-hole?????

unemployment is up over 12% in some of his counties. What a schmuck.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

49. What is it with Southwest Washington?

First a fine old labor Democrat like Jolene Unsoeld gets replaced by Linda Smith (the Michelle Bachman of the Pacific Northwest), then, we all sigh with relief when Brian Baird replaces Smith, only he turns out to be DLC.

[Upton]

53. 3rd Congressional is a swing district

I live in Lewis Co., which is part of it, and it's very, very red..Other counties not so much, but a more "conservative" Democrat has a much better chance of winning here..

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

62. Baird lost my vote when he came out in support of "the surge" in Iraq.

And, then continued to vote to fund the FUBAR in Afghanistan.

[Upton]

52. Baird is my rep too

but if Heck gets in there we're going to get much of the same.

[Blue Owl]

16. Pity List 2010

Pack your bags, fuckos.

I hear the GOP is desperate for empty suits -- they might buy your shit sandwich.

[Lifelong Protester]

17. My chosen as a "highlight" comment to the NYT editorial

"Who will fight for the Unemployed?" today~
Stop the bailouts, end the wars. We need leadership that will give a damn about the American people. Stop the so-called "War on Terror" and get back to the War on Poverty.

[lsewpershad]

18. No unemployed person

should forget thse creeps next elections cycle.

[Arkana]

22. Hoo-ah!

No Massachusetts people on that list.

[redqueen]

24. Wow... no TX Dems on that list...

I'm pleasantly surprised.

[geek tragedy]

31. No Dan Boren either. nt

[saracat]

29. Yeah . No Arizonans on the list! Hah!

[amborin]

32. K&R remember Melissa Bean?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7201239&mesg_id=7201530

[KG]

36. i'm sure they had sensible reasons for voting that way...

[myrna minx]

72. These votes seem rather pragmatic too.

:hi:

[Zorra]

38. They're not Democrats. No Democrat would ever do this to folks that are hurting. nt

[sixmile]

39. The blue dogs need a visit from Cesar Milan

for a little whispering.

[Dr.Phool]

47. Or Louisville Slugger,

For batting practice.

[marmar]

41. Heath Shuler.....QUELLE SURPRISE !!!!

Has he ever voted the right way on anything?

[lonestarnot]

44. Rat bastards. Incredibly inhumane, insane in the membrane fuckwads.

[Triana]

46. They are not Democrats other than in name and thus need to be removed

from office.

[chriscruzan]

48. Indiana was only kidding

When the state voted for President Obama. Look at THE TRAITOR, EVAN BAYH's LACKEYS on this list. I would love to vote against these punks, but alas, my Rep. is Dan Burton. What does it say about Indiana when your choice for a Rep. comes down to dousche bags like Donnelly and Hill or Dan, kill 'em all, Burton? I guess we do have one of the few Muslim Reps. (Andre Carson)

[Faith No More]

50. Shuler is no better than "Chainsaw Charlie" Taylor,

In fact, I think he's worse. You've really shown your true colors since we elected you Shuler, I hope you're not counting on my vote again.

[WillyT]

56. Big K & R !!!

:mad:

:kick:

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

58. Glenn Nye is proving to be a real moron

He won against a complete Bushbot in what is considered to be a Republican area. He will be running against a REAL Republican with lots of connections and dollars in his next election. He is a complete idiot for thinking he can out-Republican the Republican. His only hope would have been to act and look like a real alternative. Hope he enjoys his single term. What a freaking idiot!

[Moochy]

60. A Vote for a Blue Dog is Better than a Stick in the Eye!

[OnyxCollie]

64. Better to vote for a Blue Dog than a Repub.

A Repub will get drunk and beat you every day. A Blue Dog will get drunk and beat you only on the weekend, and then you probably had it coming anyway.

[kenfrequed]

70. interesting analogy

But I wonder... at least you know the Republican is a bastard and can do your damnedest to get rid of them. The blue dog is an incumbant bastard and running someone against them is monstrously difficult. The White House will stand up for the Blue Dog even after he has stabbed the party and everyone that ever voted for him.

The Blue Dog will make democratic noises occasionally but seems only to get excited about cutting programs that help real people and standing up for banks and insurance companies.

[Jakes Progress]

63. A list of politicians who use the Democratic party.

for election purposes. We need to end the myth that we have a majority in Congress.

[roxiejules]

66. Do Something: Defund the War

We could have 20 jobs paying $50,000 per year here in the United States for every soldier sent to Afghanistan.

Congress will vote tonight on another $33 billion to escalate the war in Afghanistan. This is not money to keep it going, but to escalate it. You can tell your congress member that you would prefer jobs at home by calling [phone] and telling them that unless they vote NO you will vote against them in November.

http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/node/51941

[independentpiney]

67. John Adlers been pandering hard to the NJ3 teabaggers

Not going to help him, he's going to lose to a brain damaged ex-Philadelphia Eagle in November anyway.

[backscatter712]

68. Just called Betsy Markey's office.

She's an unapologetic Blue Dog.

Anyways, when I talked to her staffer, he explained that her no vote was because she wasn't happy with how yesterday's unemployment bill was paid for, but thinks that issue was addressed, and that she'd be voting for a new unemployment bill today.

[defendandprotect]

69. Thanks for the info -- and now they're going on July 4th recess . . !!!

Shameful --

For one reason or another I didn't get to making any phone calls on this --

Will try to send some e-mail over the weekend --

[BuelahWitch]

73. Wow, can't believe my retiring Blue Dog Dennis Moore voted FOR them!

Good for him! :bounce:

[yurbud]

74. Blue Dogs need to go the way of liberal and moderate Republicans

they are an oxymoron now and they should be pushed out as soon as possible.

[mdmc]

75. ..