Well, they usually vote conservative. But they surely didn't this time.
When? Most recently Alexander not only voted for S510, but was a co-sponsor. This is that nice little bill that gives broad power to the FDA (with no judicial recourse) and Monstanto and could effectively outlaw backyard gardens and roadside farm stands, among other things. Nothing Conservative about that boondoggle. Alexander's dalliances to the left side of the aisle go back much farther. He also voted for Medicare Part D, the single largest entitlement program since the (not so) Great Society. Aren't Republicans supposed to stand for limited government? When he was Governor of Tennessee Alexander certainly didn't govern like a Conservative. Corker certainly did not govern as a Conservative when he was Mayor of Chattanooga, either. As Senators both voted for TARP and Alexander voted for Porkulus, too. Alexander has also been trying for years to introduce a bill that would impose a Federal tax on internet sales.
Alexander is a Progressive (although he likes to claim he is a moderate). Corker is leaning more Progressive with every passing day. Their staffs are rude every time I call them. In fact, when I called Alexander's office about his support of S510 two weeks ago they hung up on me! I'm thoroughly disgusted with both of them and cannot wait to vote against them in the primaries in '12 and '14. Review their voting histories and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. They occasionally will side with Conservatives, but more often than not you will find them agreeing with the Progressive Leftists.....