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raveneye · 04-22-2005, 04:59 PM

I haven't had a chance to look at all of the 6 in detail yet, but I've looked pretty closely at the two ends of the 6, James Jeffords and Susan Collins.

I have to say I have no major criticism of Jeffords at all. I think he's done a very good job overall. Collins, however, is a big no for me. Her votes on many of the tax bills I think are repellent.

Jeffords is the senator from Vermont who shocked the republicans by switching from R to I. I would consider him to be an excellent compromise. I admire him for voting against Bush's "Clear Skies" initiative and helping to essentially kill it.

I read just today that he decided not to run for re-election. That's a shame.

Are there any conservatives out there who have any major criticisms of Jeffords?

04-22-2005, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
raveneye Born Against	I haven't had a chance to look at all of the 6 in detail yet, but I've looked pretty closely at the two ends of the 6, James Jeffords and Susan Collins. I have to say I have no major criticism of Jeffords at all. I think he's done a very good job overall. Collins, however, is a big no for me. Her votes on many of the tax bills I think are repellent. Jeffords is the senator from Vermont who shocked the republicans by switching from R to I. I would consider him to be an excellent compromise. I admire him for voting against Bush's "Clear Skies" initiative and helping to essentially kill it. I read just today that he decided not to run for re-election. That's a shame. Are there any conservatives out there who have any major criticisms of Jeffords? Last edited by raveneye; 04-22-2005 at 05:23 PM.. Reason: spelling