Democrats Go 0 for 7 in 2007

13 Apr
2007

Republicans on Capitol Hill are celebrating the Democrats’ first 100 days in power by trumpeting the fact they haven’t accomplished a single priority they set out to do last November when elected. At this rate, the pathetic Nats will end up with a better record than these donkeys.

Here’s a recap of the first 100 days from the Senate Republican Conference:

Democrats promised progress and change in Washington. Instead they have chosen a path of partisan confrontation rather than cooperation. That is why they failed to deliver their “Six in ’06” agenda, leaving the first 100 days to be described as “Zero for Seven in ’07.” Americans expect a Congress that is serious about getting things done, not one merely playing to partisan interests. Republicans are ready and willing to work across party lines to find real solutions to the challenges facing America. We hope that Democrats will join us to move forward in a bipartisan way to get things done. The first 100 days have been a disappointment; let’s make the next 100 days count for America.

A scorecard for the first 100 days:

1) Raise minimum-wage without protections for small business: Conferees not appointed.
2) Implement 9/11 Commission recommendations with payback to unions: Conferees not appointed. Veto promised.
3) Provide federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research: Conferees not appointed. Veto promised.
4) Change the interest rate on student loans: No Senate vote.
5) Alter the Medicare prescription-drug plan: No Senate vote.
6) Implement a comprehensive energy policy: No Senate Vote.
7) Pass Budget with Largest Tax Increase in American History: Conferees not appointed.

UPDATE — April 15, 11:24 p.m.: I’m catching up on some weekend reading and came across Brian Faughnan’s report at the Weekly Standard on this topic. Good stuff.

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