North Carolina's Finest

The first of today's two from Right Democrat:

Two Democratic members of Congress from North Carolina have received perfect scores in ratings released by the Family Research Council. Mike McIntyre and Heath Shuler earned one hundred percent voting records on family and pro-life issues. The favorable ratings from the socially conservative group come as no surprise as Shuler and McIntyre are widely recognized as proponents of the right to life and traditional family values within the House Democratic Caucus.

Representatives McIntyre and Shuler have sound judgment on economic issues as well. Both showed courage by voting against the bailout of Wall Street last week. Supporting policies favorable to working families, Shuler and McIntyre backed increases in the minimum wage and opposed job destroying unfair trade deals.

Congressman McIntyre serves as a member of the House Agriculture Committee and House Armed Services Committee where he works to promote and protect our farm families and is committed to our nation’s servicemen and women, veterans, and military retirees. Additionally, he has been a leader on law enforcement issues, an avid defender of our senior citizens, and a strong advocate for improved health care and education.

As Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Rural and Urban Entrepreneurship, Congressman Shuler has used his position to highlight the potential to develop rural economies through new “green energy” businesses. He also sponsored, and saw signed into law, the Small Energy Efficient Business Act. This legislation spurs investment in the production of alternative sources, such as biofuels, and the development of energy efficient technology by increasing investment in small producers.

McIntyre and Shuler reflect the kind of economic populism and social traditionalism that our party needs more of. I applaud these outstanding Democratic leaders for their efforts on behalf of America's working families.

And so say all of us.