Leonard Boswell (IA-03)
Background:
- Official Website
- First elected in 1996
- Washington Office Phone #: (202) 225-3806
The Myth:
- “We must restore the fiscal discipline which brought us budget surpluses nearly ten years ago,” said Boswell. “This [PAYGO] bill is a good first step. Congress needs to balance our priorities with our spending to lessen our debt." - Rep. Leonard Boswell, June 17, 2009 (Source)
- "I applaud my colleagues for joining me in restoring the common-sense practice of not spending more than we take in.” - Rep. Leonard Boswell, on the passage of PAYGO. July 22, 2009. (Source)
The Truth:
| ISSUE | FACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes with Pelosi on economic issues |  |
97% |
| Votes to keep PAYGO rules | |
0% |
| RePORK Card Score | |
0% |
| On Obamacare | |
Voted YES |
| Repeal ObamaCare's Individual Mandate? | |
Voted NO |
| On Cap and Trade | |
Voted YES |
| On Stimulus | |
Voted YES |
| On TARP | |
Voted YES |
| On Repealing TARP | |
Voted NO |
| On Obama Budget | |
Voted YES |
| On Cash for Clunkers | |
Voted YES |
| On Auto Bailout | |
Voted YES |
| On Fannie/Freddie Bailout | |
Voted YES |
The Bottom Line:
Rep. Leonard Boswell's record reflects what you would expect from a 14-year incumbent who has settled into the Washington Establishment. If leaders in either party ask him to support a big spending proposal, Boswell seems incapable of saying "no."
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