Perhaps Rep. Abruzzo earned the moderate label because he’s one of the few Democrats to
have the support of BizPAC. Maybe it’s his clean cut look and past Coast Guard service. Or
could it be the deceptive mailer that went out in 2010, which successfully confused enough
Republicans into voting for him that Tami Donnally lost by the slimmest of margins.
‘Moderate’ is a label reserved for someone who doesn’t tow the party line on all the issues. In
Abruzzo’s case, he has proven to be a left-wing ideologue on both social and fiscal policy. The
old adage, “All things in moderation, including moderation” applies nicely to him.
Abruzzo has a 52% Florida Chamber of Commerce Rating. When I was in school, 52% wasn’t
moderate, it was an ‘F.’ His American Conservative Union rating is 6%. So perhaps Joe is one of
those moderate Democrats who is socially conservative?
Nope. Abruzzo wants to use tax dollars to pay for abortions, and voted against protecting the
unborn, even in the third trimester. He also opposed the ultrasound bill, which would have
ensured a woman’s right to know. The Christian Family Coalition gives him a 0% rating.
Is he moderate because he voted for drug testing of welfare recipients? Well, he voted against
drug testing for his buddies who work in state government. He opposed offshore drilling and
school prayer, and supports cap and trade and ObamaCare.
Has he earned that label because of broad grassroots appeal? Hardly. Over 90% of Abruzzo’s
state senate contributions come from PACs, unions, lawyers, and other firms. Only 9% comes
from individuals. And a vast majority (over 75%) of his money comes from outside the county.
Abruzzo a moderate? If that’s the case, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is just a tad left of center.
have the support of BizPAC. Maybe it’s his clean cut look and past Coast Guard service. Or
could it be the deceptive mailer that went out in 2010, which successfully confused enough
Republicans into voting for him that Tami Donnally lost by the slimmest of margins.
‘Moderate’ is a label reserved for someone who doesn’t tow the party line on all the issues. In
Abruzzo’s case, he has proven to be a left-wing ideologue on both social and fiscal policy. The
old adage, “All things in moderation, including moderation” applies nicely to him.
Abruzzo has a 52% Florida Chamber of Commerce Rating. When I was in school, 52% wasn’t
moderate, it was an ‘F.’ His American Conservative Union rating is 6%. So perhaps Joe is one of
those moderate Democrats who is socially conservative?
Nope. Abruzzo wants to use tax dollars to pay for abortions, and voted against protecting the
unborn, even in the third trimester. He also opposed the ultrasound bill, which would have
ensured a woman’s right to know. The Christian Family Coalition gives him a 0% rating.
Is he moderate because he voted for drug testing of welfare recipients? Well, he voted against
drug testing for his buddies who work in state government. He opposed offshore drilling and
school prayer, and supports cap and trade and ObamaCare.
Has he earned that label because of broad grassroots appeal? Hardly. Over 90% of Abruzzo’s
state senate contributions come from PACs, unions, lawyers, and other firms. Only 9% comes
from individuals. And a vast majority (over 75%) of his money comes from outside the county.
Abruzzo a moderate? If that’s the case, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz is just a tad left of center.
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