Skelton was a moderate Dem at best. Here is what Wikipedia.com had to say about him:
“Skelton voted against the 2001 Bush Tax cuts. In 1981, he voted against Reagan’s tax cuts. He was supportive of labor (unions). The League of Conservation Voters rated Skelton at 53 percent on environmental issues.”
I was uncertain, so I added a question mark to the suggestion. I do remember him as pro-gun, pro-God and pro-life, which is rare for a Demoncrat.