U.S. Sen. Richard Burr is the ninth most conservative member of the chamber, according to analysis by the National Journal.
Burr, a Winston-Salem Republican, was the 90th most liberal senator on the magazine's annual conservative-liberal rating feature.
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, a Greensboro Democrat, was the 42nd most liberal member of the Senate and the 55th most conservative.
The ratings are based on how members of the Senate voted on 99 roll-call votes, a system first devised by the Washington-based magazine in 1981.
The ranking would seem to help back Burr's claim that it's tough to get to the right of him, ideologically speaking. (Actually, Burr said it was impossible, which isn't true since eight other senators were ranked more conservative, but who's counting?)
Brad Jones, one of Burr's primary challengers, said he is running to provide a more conservative alternative for voters.
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RE: SILENCE IS DEAFENING
March 2, 2010 - 5:23pm — Room_101You gonna let us know what a US senator can do about unemployment in ONE particular state? The laws they write are supposed to apply to all states equally... Unless you're 'Pro'-earmarks.
Might wanna check into the Democrat controlled STATE legislature, or the Hopey-Changey Bev PErdue...
They're the one who scare off businesses (you know, businesses, that hire people) by setting draconian tax policies here.
Silence is deafening
March 2, 2010 - 4:28pm — rpt10nycNC's joblessness rate is extremely high and Burr has remained silent in the face of fellow Repub, Jim Bunning's stand against extending unemployment benefits. It seems to me that all of us who are out of work should take a page from Burr's GOP playbook--just say "No" to his re-election. Be happy to help him pack up and move to South Carolina.
Burr 9th Most Conservative
March 2, 2010 - 2:36pm — formermentalhealthI guess this indicates that business will receive whatever it wishes. But, if the average working person has a need, then it is rejected! Burr does not believe in providing services for the working person but the upper level business person is deserving.
In today's world, I interpret "conservative" as trying to keep the status quo, whether is hurts others or not. He is against health care reform. He has a great health care program but is against the working person having affordable healthcare.
I will enjoy voting against him.
Vote for him
March 2, 2010 - 12:54pm — newsjunkyMaybe he'll become even more conservative!!!!
One of the few
March 2, 2010 - 12:52pm — TOPCOPBurr seems to be an honest man and in the world of politics a statement like that makes you want to question your own judgement. However, he is one of the very few in this country that has stood on principle even when faced with defeat by his liberal (RINOs) Republicans In Name Only traitors. Financially I support Burr and a couple of others who seem to understand they are supposed to be watching our store and keeping their hand out of the till.
BURR 9TH MOST CONSERVATIVE
March 2, 2010 - 12:46pm — mrcleanThats all I need to know.He gets my vote!
I wonder.....
March 2, 2010 - 12:34pm — Room_101Who is the most PRO-FREEDOM?
Pretty good showing
March 2, 2010 - 11:20am — BitterEXdemocratand VERY importantly he supports the FAIRTAX movement that will be the biggest return of POWER to the PEOPLE since the American Revolution! KEEP 100% of YOUR paycheck and see how much better YOU feel!
www.Fairtax.org