<p>This is the final cumulative “top ten” Conservative Index for the 107th Congress as published in the New American magazine.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, three of the top four conservative heroes in the Senate are “retiring” this year—Smith, Helms and Gramm. (#2 ranked Bob Smith was defeated by Rep. John Sununu (R-NH) (Conservative Index rating 50) who is currently running slightly behind his opponent in the New Hampshire Senate race).</p>