The Truth In Arkansas Politics

Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chair Rep. Mike Ross: The conservative Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. (Rep. Mike Ross, Press Release, 1/19/07)

The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States. (Rep. Mike Ross, Press Release, 12/8/06)

Ross has been a member of the conservative Blue Dog Coalition since he was first elected to represent Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District in Congress in 2000. (Rep. Mike Ross, Press Release, 12/8/06)

Ross: “I'm looking at how I can be most effective at helping bring my party back to the middle.” (Paul Barton and Alex Daniels, “Legislators In Majority Relish Win State’s Democrats Aspire To New Roles,” Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 11/9/07)

Mike Ross’ Rhetoric Doesn’t Match His Voting Record

Mike Ross And Nancy Pelosi Have A Long History of Voting Together on Iraq:

In The 108th Congress Ross And Pelosi Voted Together On Iraq 91 Percent Of The Time. (Congressional Quarterly Vote Reports Website, www.CQ.com, Accessed 5/10/07)

In The 109th Congress Ross And Pelosi Voted Together On Iraq 86 Percent Of The Time. (Congressional Quarterly Vote Reports Website, www.CQ.com, Accessed 5/10/07)

In The Current Congress Every Time Pelosi Has Voted On Iraq Mike Ross Has Voted With Her. (Congressional Quarterly Vote Reports Website, www.CQ.com, Accessed 5/10/07)

Since 2003 Mike Ross And Nancy Pelosi Have Voted Together On Iraq 91 Percent Of The Time. (Congressional Quarterly Vote Reports Website, www.CQ.com, Accessed 5/10/07)