As difficult as it is to believe, there are even varying degrees of loyalty to Bush within the 41 Bush Dogs. The following six Democrats not only voted for a blank check on Iraq, not only voted to continue warrant-less government spying on American citizens through FISA, but also voted against S-Chip:
Vital Stats on “The Ultimate Bush Dogs”
Member District PVI Term 2006 win % New Dem Blue Dog Boren OK-02 R +4.9 2nd 73% No Yes Ethridge NC-02 R +2.7 6th 66% Yes No Hill IN-09 R +7.1 1st / 4th* 50% Yes Yes Marshall GA-08 R +8 3rd 51% No Yes McIntyre NC-07 R +2.8 6th 73% Yes Yes Taylor MS-04 R +16.3 10th 80% No Yes
Blue Dog Democrats are a group of 47 moderate and conservative Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives. The Blue Dogs are a coalition seeking to promote what they see as fiscally responsible budget reforms and accountability for taxpayer dollars. Many members come from conservative districts, where liberal Democrats comprise a decided minority. In 2006, Blue Dog candidates such as Heath Shuler and Brad Ellsworth were elected in conservative-leaning districts, ending years of Republican dominance in these districts.The term is a reference to the "Blue Dog" paintings of Cajun artist George Rodrigue of Lafayette, Louisiana; the original members of the coalition would regularly meet in the offices of Louisiana representatives Billy Tauzin and Jimmy Hayes, both of whom had Rodrigue's paintings on their walls (and both of whom later switched to the Republican Party). It may also be meant as an ironic counterpoint to the traditional "Yellow Dog" label, which is applied to those Southern Democrats said to be so loyal to the party that they would vote for a yellow dog before voting for a Republican.
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