David Weigel | September 29, 2008
The bailout roll call is up here, and the "no" votes came from a crazyquilt coalition of left-wing Democrats and conservative Republicans.
Notable Nos...
The Democratic Danger Mice: Rep. Jason Altmire (PA), Rep. John Barrow (GA), Rep. Nancy Boyda (KS), Rep. Tim Carney (PA), Rep. Don Cazayoux (LA), Rep. Travis Childers (MS), Rep. Kirstin Gillibrand (NY), Rep. Baron Hill (IN), Rep. Paul Hodes (NH), Rep. Steve Kagen (WI), Rep. Nick Lampson (TX), Rep. Harry Mitchell (AZ), Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH), Rep. John Yarmuth (KY)
All of them were elected in 2006 or 2008 (in special elections) and face tough races this year.
The Republican Danger Mice: Rep. Vern Buchanan (FL), Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL), Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (FL), Rep. Tom Feeney (FL), Rep. Robin Hayes (NC), Rep. Ric Keller (FL), Rep. Joe Knollenberg (MI), Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (CO), Rep. Dave Reichert (WA), Rep. Jean Schmidt (OH), Rep. Tim Walberg (MI), Rep. Don Young (AK)
Same deal. All of them facing stiff Democratic challenges.
The Safe Lefties: Rep. Neil Abercrombie (HI), Rep. Dennis Kucinich (OH), Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)
None of them are in danger; all of them opposed any corporate bailout.
The Black Caucus: By my count, 20 members of the Congressional Black Caucus opposed the bailout.
Here's Rep. Jeff Flake (AZ) on why he voted no.
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