Mike Thompson (CA-01)

Background:
  • Official Website
  • First elected in 1998
  • Washington Office Phone #: (202) 225-3311
The Myth:
  • "I believe that the federal budget should emphasize fiscal responsibility, saving the money necessary to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent and pay down the national debt." - Rep. Mike Thompson's official website (Source)

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  • “We need to restore common sense to the federal government. While PAYGO is not a cure-all for deficits, it is a crucial first step toward reducing them. It puts our nation on the road back to fiscal responsibility and restoring our nation’s fiscal health." - Press statement, Jul. 22, 2009 (Source)

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  • “We must bring honest and responsible spending back to Washington by re-instituting rules in Congress that make sure bills won’t pass unless they’re paid for.” -Press statement, Dec. 15, 2006 (Source)

The Truth:X=Fiscally Irresponsible
ISSUE   FACT
Votes with Pelosi on economic issues X 100%
Votes to keep PAYGO rules X 8%
RePORK Card Score X 0%
On Obamacare X Voted YES
Repeal ObamaCare's Individual Mandate? X Voted NO
On Cap and Trade X Voted NO
On Stimulus X Voted YES
On TARP X Voted YES
On Repealing TARP X Voted NO
On Obama Budget X Voted YES
On Cash for Clunkers X Voted YES
On Auto Bailout X Voted YES
On Fannie/Freddie Bailout X Voted YES

The Bottom Line:

Rep. Mike Thompson = California liberal who's not fooling anyone into thinking he's a fiscal conservative.

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