Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Positive Growth Alliance Releases Voter Guide

The Positive Growth Alliance, a Delaware based non-profit group that focuses on real economic growth has released their 2010 Delaware General Assembly Voter Guide.  The guide can be found here:

The guide rates incumbents of both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly on various bills that impact the economy.  Senate members were ranked on 30 bills, while House members were ranked on 28 bills.  The bills that were subject to ranking are listed on page four (4) of the URL/link above.

Here is the break down of the Senate:

5TH Senate District – Cathy Cloutier (R), Wilmington
30 total votes – 16 yes, 14 no – voted 47% of the time to benefit the economy
Cathy Cloutier's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Cathy Cloutier.

7th Senate District – Patty Blevins (D), Elsmere
30 total votes – 30 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Fred Cullis (R) is challenging Patty Blevins.  Visit www.cullisfordelaware.com to learn more about Fred Cullis.  Vote for Fred Cullis on November 2nd.

8th Senate District – David Sokola (D), Newark
30 total votes – 30 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Louis Saindon (R) is challenging David Sokola.  Visit www.louissaindon.com to learn more about Louis Saindon.  Vote for Louis Saindon on November 2nd.

9th Senate District – Karen Peterson (D), Wilmington
30 total votes – 29 yes, 1 no = voted 3% of the time to benefit the economy
Robert Johnston (R) is challenging Karen Peterson.  Vote for Robert Johnston on November 2nd.

14th Senate District – Bruce Ennis (D), Smyrna
29 total votes – 28 yes, 1 no = voted 3% of the time to benefit the economy
John Moritz (R) is challenging Bruce Ennis.  Visit moritzfordelaware.com to learn more about John Moritz.  Vote for John Moritz on November 2nd.

15th Senate District – Nancy Cook (D), Clayton
30 total votes – 30 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Dave Lawson (R) is challenging Nancy Cook.  Visit www.davelawsonforsenate.com to learn more about Dave Lawson.  Vote for Dave Lawson on November 2nd.

16th Senate District – Colin Bonini (R), Camden-Wyoming
27 total votes – 2 yes, 25 no = voted 93% of the time to benefit the economy
Note:  Colin Bonini is running for Delaware State Treasurer.  His track record makes him an excellent candidate for that race.  This seat is not up for election in 2010.

Here is a break down of the House:

3rd Representative District – Helene Keeley (D), Wilmington
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
There is no Republican or Libertarian challenger for this office in 2010.

4th Representative District – Gerald Brady (D), Wilmington
28 total votes – 26 yes, 2 no = voted 7% of the time to benefit the economy
Richard 'Rick' Carroll (R) is challenging Gerald Brady.  Visit www.rickcarroll.org to learn more about Rick Carroll.  Vote Rick Carroll on November 2nd.

6th Representative District – Tom Kovach (R), Wilmington
27 total votes – 10 yes, 17 no = voted 63% of the time to benefit the economy
Tom Kovach's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Tom Kovach.

7th Representative District – Bryon Short (D), Wilmington
28 total votes – 27 yes, 1 no = voted 4% of the time to benefit the economy
Judy Travis (R) is challenging Bryon Short.  Visit www.judytravis.org to learn more about Judy Travis.  Vote for Judy Travis on November 2nd.

8th Representative District – Quinton Johnson (D), Middletown
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Kate Rokosz (R) is challenging Quinton Johnson.  Visit www.katerokosz.com to learn more about Kate Rokosz.  Vote for Kate Rokosz on November 2nd.

10th Representative District – Dennis E. Williams (D), Wilmington
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Robert Rhodunda (R) is challenging Dennis E. Williams.  Visit www.bobrhodunda.com to learn more about Robert.  Vote Robert Rhodunda on November 2nd.

11th Representative District – Greg Lavelle (R), Wilmington
25 total votes – 8 yes, 17 no = voted 68% of the time to benefit the economy
Greg Lavelle's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Greg Lavelle.

12th Representative District – Deborah Hudson (R), Wilmington
28 total votes – 8 yes, 20 no = voted 71% of the time to benefit the economy
Deborah Hudson's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Deborah Hudson.
13th Representative District – John Mitchell (D), Wilmington
27 total votes – 27 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
There are no Republican or Libertarian challenger for this seat.

14th Representative District – Pete Schwartzkopf (D), Rehoboth Beach
27 total votes – 26 votes yes, 1 vote no = voted 4% of the time to benefit the economy
Chris Weeks (R) is challenging Pete Schwartzkopf.  Visit www.friendsforweeks.com  to learn more about Chris.  Vote Chris Weeks on November 2nd.
 

15th Representative District – Valerie Longhurst (D), Bear
28 total votes – 27 yes, 1 no = voted 4% of the time to benefit the economy
James Van Houten is challenging Valerie Longhurst.  Visit www.jvhforstaterep.org to learn more about Jim.  Vote James Van Houten on November 2nd.

18th Representative District – Michael Barbieri (D), Newark
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Terry Spence (R) is challenging Michael Barbieri.  Visit www.terryspence.org to learn more about Terry.  Vote Terry Spence on November 2nd.

19th Representative District – Robert Gilligan (D), Wilmington
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Vincent Ruff is challenging Robert Gilligan. 

20th Representative District – Nick Manolakos (R), Wilmington
26 total votes – 8 yes, 18 no = voted 69% of the time to benefit the economy
Nick Manolakos' positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Nick Manolakos.

22nd Representative District – Joe Miro (R), Newark
24 total votes – 10 yes, 14 no = voted 58% of the time to benefit the economy
Joe Miro's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Joe Miro.

23rd Representative District – Teresa Schooley (D), Newark
26 total votes – 26 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Bill Stritzinger (R) is challenging Teresa Schooley.  Visit www.billfornewark.com for more information on Bill.  Vote Bill Stritzinger on November 2nd.
 

25th Representative District – John Kowalko (D), Newark
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Gordon Winegar (R) is challenging John Kowalko.  Visit www.gordonwinegar.us for more information on Gordon.  Vote Gordon Winegar on November 2nd.

26th Representative District – John Viola (D), Newark
26 total votes – 25 yes, 1 no = voted 4% of the time to benefit the economy
There are no Republican or Libertarian challengers for this seat.

27th Representative District – Earl Jacques (D), Newark
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Jay Galloway (R) is challenging Earl Jacques.  Visit citizensforjaygalloway.com for more information on Jay.  Vote Jay Galloway on November 2nd.

28th Representative District – William Carson (D), Smyrna
28 total votes – 25 yes, 3 no = voted 11% of the time to benefit the economy
Karen Minner (R) is challenging William Carson. 

31st Representative District – Darryl Scott (D), Dover
27 total votes – 27 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Ronald Smith (R) is challenging Daryl Scott.  Visit www.ronsmithde.com for information about Ron.  Vote Ron Smith on November 2nd.

32nd Representative District – Brad Bennett (D), Dover
28 total votes – 28 yes, 0 no = voted 0% of the time to benefit the economy
Beth B. Miller (R) is challenging Brad Bennett.  Visit www.bethbmiller2010.com for more information on Beth.  Vote Beth B. Miller on November 2nd.

33rd Representative District – Bob Walls (D), Milford
28 total votes – 26 yes, 2 no = voted 7% of the time to benefit the economy
Harold Peterman (R) is challenging Bob Walls.  Visit www.jackpeterman.com for more information.  Vote Harold Peterman on November 2nd.

34th Representative District – Donald Blakey (R), Dover
28 total votes – 13 yes, 15 no = voted 54% of the time to benefit the economy
Donald Blakey's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Donald Blakey.

35th Representative District – Dave Wilson (R), Lincoln
27 total votes – 3 yes, 24 no = voted 89% of the time to benefit the economy
Dave Wilson's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Dave Wilson.

37th Representative District – Ruth Briggs King (R), Georgetown
Only served part of 2010, not in House in 2009
8 total votes – 1 yes, 7 no = voted 88% of the time to benefit the economy
Ruth Briggs King's positions favor benefiting the economy more than her liberal opponent.  Re-elect Ruth Briggs King.

41st Representative District – John Atkins (D), Millsboro
26 total votes – 23 yes, 3 no = voted 12% of the time to benefit the economy
Gregory Hastings is challenging John Atkins.  Visit www.greghastings41.com for more information. Vote Gregory Hastings on November 2nd.

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