http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/joe_biden.htm

* Supports partial-birth abortion ban, but not undoing Roe. (Apr 2007)
* Nominees should agree on constitutional right to privacy. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
* Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
* Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
* Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
* Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions. (Oct 1999)
* Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
* Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-abortion stance. (Dec 2006)
* Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)

* Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
* Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)

* Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
* Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
* Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
* Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
* Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
* Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
* Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
* Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
* Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
* Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

* Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
* Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
* Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
* Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
* Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
* Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)

* More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
* Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
* Voted NO on school vouchers in DC. (Sep 1997)
* Voted YES on $75M for abstinence education. (Jul 1996)
* Voted NO on requiring schools to allow voluntary prayer. (Jul 1994)
* Voted YES on national education standards. (Feb 1994)
* Rated 91% by the NEA (Dec 2003)

* Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
* Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
* Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
* Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
* Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)

* Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
* Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
* Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
* Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
* Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
* Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
* Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
* Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
* Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
* Voted NO on means-testing to determine Medicare Part D premium. (Mar 2008)
* Voted NO on allowing tribal Indians to opt out of federal healthcare. (Feb 2008)

* Voted NO on Medicare means-testing. (Jun 1997)
* Voted YES on blocking medical savings accounts. (Apr 1996)
* Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)

* Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared “sanctuary cities”. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
* Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
* Voted NO on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
* Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
* Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)

* Voted NO on terminating legal challenges to English-only job rules. (Mar 2008)
* Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
* Rated 100% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)

* Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
* Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
* Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
* Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)

* Voted NO on across-the-board spending cut. (Oct 1999)
* Voted NO on requiring super-majority for raising taxes. (Apr 1998)
* Rated 15% by NTU, indicating a “Big Spender” on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
* Rated 100% by the CTJ, indicating support of progressive (high) taxation. (Dec 2006)
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Biden: A legend in his own mind whose arrogance is exceeded only by his ignorance.
The target-rich environment just increased twofold.
“Obama talks about change, then picks a Washington insider as his running mate.”
An AirHead and a GasBag
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Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D.
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