Not So Fast: Sen. DeMint Claims Toomey Is Mainstream
On April 28, 2009 Sen. Jim DeMint said former Congressman Pat Toomey "is one of the most mainstream Americans I know." A quick glance at Toomey's right-wing record begs the question: Exactly how many Americans does Jim DeMint actually know?
How Many Americans Does Jim DeMint Actually Know?
Sen. Jim DeMint: "Pat Toomey, who is running in Pennsylvania, is one of the most maintream Americans I know." [CNN, 4/29/09]
Pat Toomey Is Far From Mainstream
Toomey Served As President/CEO Of The Ultra-Conservative 'Club For Growth.' [CFG Release, 4/13/09]
The American Conservative Union Gave Toomey A Grade Of...
... But That's Not How Mainstream Americans Feel.
Poll: Only 35% Of Americans Consider Themselves Conservatives, While 62% Consider Themselves Either Liberal Or Moderate. According to a Washington Post/ABC News poll, only 35% of respondents indentified themselves as conservatives, while a total of 62% identified themselves as politically liberal or moderate. [Washington Post/ABC News poll, 4/28/09]
In Congress, Toomey Voted Along Party Lines, Voting With Republicans...
98% in 2004
94% in 2003
96% in 2002
93% in 2001
92% in 2000
91% in 1999
[CQ Voting Studies, accessed 4/29/09]
... But That's Not How Mainstream Americans Feel.
Poll: Only 21% Of Americans Identify Themselves As Republicans. According to a Washington Post/ABC News poll, only 21% of Americans currently indentify themselves as members of the Republican Party. [Washington Post/ABC News poll, 4/28/09]
Toomey Wrote An Op-Ed Criticizing The Obama Administration On Spending, The Budget Deficit And Taxes... [Washington Times, 4/29/09]
... But That's Not How Mainstream Americans Feel.
Poll: A Majority Of Americans Approve Of President Obama's Handling Of Fiscal Issues. According to a Washington Post/ABC News poll, 58% of Americans approve of President Obama's handing of the economy, 51% approve of the President's handling of the federal budget deficit, and 56% approve of the President's handling of taxes. [Washington Times, 4/29/09]
