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Making an Impact
“The Lone Star Project … hammers Republicans whenever it gets a chance, promoting strong local Democratic candidates and even bringing lawsuits.”
(Roll Call, Stuart Rothenberg,
March 12, 2009)
“Anyone who questions whether [The Lone Star Project] can make life difficult for a Republican legislator should talk to former Sen. Kim Brimer.”
(Austin American Statesman, February 17, 2009)
“[The Lone Star Project] is responsible for the aggressive stance the party has taken toward DeLay and other Lone Star State Republicans since the 2004 election.”
(The Washington Post, March 6, 2006)
"David Dewhurst has said most Texans don't have much sympathy "for someone who that can't fill out a two page [health insurance] application every six months".
The Democrat-supported Lone Star Project in Washington reported this week that Dewhurst failed to file necessary forms at least six times in recent years.
(San Antonio Expres News,, 4/12/2007)
"The Justice staff memo was obtained by the Lone Star Project ...The story broke the same day the U.S. Supreme Court was considering legal challenges to the plan brought by Democrats and minority groups."
(Houston Chronicle, 12/3/2005)
"The Texas chapter of the NAACP, along with the Lone Star Project, have analyzed the amicus brief filed by the Justice Department and have concluded, justifiably, that the Voting Rights section of the Justice Department is now controlled by partisan political appointees."
(Roll Call - Donna Brazile, 2/28/2006)
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John Cornyn: Cardboard Conservative
John Cornyn cloaks himself in predictable conservative rhetoric. An examination of facts, however, shows his words are a paper-thin veneer concealing a voting record supporting runaway deficit spending and long-term federal debt.
Review the report below detailing Cornyn ignoring red ink and carrying water for failed and irresponsible Republican budgets. Then visit the Lone Star Project’s Cardboard Conservative Clubhouse and give John Cornyn attire appropriate for his record rather than his rhetoric.
Sis Boom Borrow
Rather than demand fiscal discipline, John Cornyn is a cheerleader for borrow and spend budgets designed to provide political cover for the national Republicans. Cornyn’s "rah rah" rhetoric doesn’t erase his votes for spending plans that have resulted in budget shortfalls ranging from almost $250 billion to over $400 billion.
- Cornyn on Republican Administration’s budget for Fiscal Year 2004.
“As for the argument that this proposal would cause greater deficits, I disagree.” (Cornyn Floor Speech, U.S. Senate Wednesday, May 07, 2003)
Fact: The deficit for 2004 was $412.7 Billion, the highest in history. Cornyn voted “Yea.” (Source: White House Budget 2008, Historical Tables H. Con. Res. 95, Senate Vote 134)
- Cornyn on Republican Administration’s budget for Fiscal Year 2005.
"The President's budget request sets meaningful limits and recognizes the priority of federal spending restraint over the next year." (John Cornyn, press release, February 2, 2004)
Fact: The deficit for 2005 was $318.4 Billion, the third highest in history. Cornyn voted “Yea.” (Source: White House Budget 2008, Historical Tables, S.Con.Res. 95, Senate Vote 58)
- Cornyn on Republican Administration’s budget for Fiscal Year 2006.
The budget "funds the top priorities and insists on spending restraint elsewhere….The President has clearly shown his commitment to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars” (John Cornyn, press release, February 7, 2005)
Fact: The deficit for 2005 was $248.2 Billion, the seventh highest in history. Cornyn voted “Yea.” (Source: White House Budget 2008, Historical Tables, H. Con. Res. 95, Senate Vote 114)
US Surplus/Deficit |
Year |
Deficit/Surplus |
2001
(Last Clinton Budget) |
$128.3 Billion Surplus |
2002
(Cornyn Elected) |
–$157.8 Billion DEFICIT
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2003 |
–$377.6 Billion DEFICIT |
2004 |
–$412.7 Billion DEFICIT |
2005 |
–$318.3 Billion DEFICIT |
2006 |
–$248.2 Billion DEFICIT |
2007* |
–$244.2 Billion DEFICIT |
*Estimated |
(Source: White House Budget 2008, Historical Tables)
"Debt-puty" Lap Dog
In order to cover yearly deficit spending, the United States must borrow enormous sums and ultimately repay with interest. Since John Cornyn entered the Senate, US debt has exploded – increasing by $2.55 trillion - and now totals more than $8.8 trillion. Just since entering Congress four and a half years ago, John Cornyn has already cast two votes raising the US debt ceiling. (Source: S.2986, November 17, 2004; H.J.Res.47, March 16, 2006)
Deficits = Long Term Debt
(Source: The Daily History of the Debt Results –
Bureau of Public Debt the Treasury Direct)
Who Totes the Note?
Just like a bank holds the note on a car and a mortgage company holds the note on a house, the US turns to underwriters to support its multi-trillion dollar debt. With John Cornyn’s support, the US debt has grown so large that foreign countries that are US competitors in the world market, and some that are hostile to the US, “tote the note” on our enormous debt.
US Debt Owned by Foreign Countries |
Country |
US Debt Owned |
China |
$407.4 Billion |
Oil Exporters* |
$121.3 Billion |
Brazil |
$81.6 Billion |
*Oil Exporters include Ecuador, Venezuela, Indonesia, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Gabon, Libya, and Nigeria.
(Source: Department of the Treasury/Federal Reserve Board, July 17, 2007)
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