I understand what you are saying and it is laudable that he has such a conservative rating. But.the truth of the matter is he refused to LISTEN to his constituents until it became very apparent that he was on the losing side. Then he changed his vote.
Representatives who refuse to listen to the people who sent them to the party are dangerous. You may think you know them but at the most important moment they may desert. And this is what he did. Sad, but it was his decision and he’s the one who has to live with it.
I do believe it has killed whatever remote chance he had at the presidency and it will be a long time before everyone forgets his Kerry like vote. His stance after this debacle will determine his true beliefs. I’m sure his constituents will be watching closely.
He never had a chance at the Presidency and he knows it.
His track record is also long enough that I’m really not afraid of him abandoning me, he’s quite proven. Even his weakness on immigration is well known to those in Kansas.
In the end, he’s among the most Conservative members in Congress, and voted correctly on this issue. He sure isn’t perfect, but he’s far better than the median.
I have a low opinion of most politicians anyway, but I absolutely despise politicians who have no principles and instead stick their fingers in the air and go with the prevailing political breezes.
Senator Sam "Switchback" Brownback has amply earned his new monicker. He has proven himself to be a deceitful panderer, and I hope Kansas gets around to replacing him with someone (of whatever party) who has at least a passing acquaintance with ethical concepts.
In the meantime we'll have fun mocking him as the new John Kerry.