Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (Democrat) represents Texas. She has been in office continuously since 1994. Her next election will be in 2010.
Sheila Jackson Lee has used every possible opportunity in the previous years to vote in favor of spending money regardless of the economy and has consistently voted for government expansion in the lives of the individuals in this country. There were so many examples of being fiscally irresponsible and examples of questionable character that it was difficult to be brief on this topic. For that reason, it appears to be more prudent to concentrate on clear cases of poor judgment exhibited through the most recent time period.
Rep. Jackson Lee was one of five members of Congress who took part in a Citigroup-funded junket to the sunny Caribbean island of St. Maartens shortly after all five voted for TARP. The trip was led by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY), who cheated on his taxes and proposed tax increases to fund health care.
Most recently when the country was deep in debt, she voted yes to pass a huge stimulus package for the country that contained a lot of earmarks. The voting record shows that she votes yes for almost every bill that will cost the taxpayers more money.
Now we are in the midst of a healthcare debate shortly after passing one of the largest “handouts” in the history of the country. What is her contribution to the debate? First of all, she argues why all the illegals should be covered under the plan. What part of the word illegal does she not understand? America has laws in place for a reason. Why would a representative of our government suggest benefits be given to those guilty of criminal actions? Rather than address the issue of illegal aliens, she speaks about them as if they have the same rights as the working citizens of this country. Congresswoman Lee clearly views them as equal to the American citizens.
Sheila Jackson Lee justifying illegal aliens in the Healthcare Plan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWk6OYUv1QU
What about her character? What do we know? We know that at a townhall to discuss healthcare in August 2009, there was behavior indicative of someone who doesn’t want to listen to her constituents. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee picked up her cell phone while a cancer survivor recounted her story and begged her not to endorse the President’s health care plan. This was not quick, the Congresswoman had a lengthy conversation on the phone while ignoring the lady in the audience. Numerous news outlets interviewed her after this debacle. Although the Congresswoman explained she had a reason for the call, there was no intention to apologize for her behavior. Clearly the constituents were not the priority at the townhall.
Sheila Jackson Lee being rude to lady at the Healthcare Town Hall:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L3FnWNkIzU
In another townhall, there was a woman who identified herself as a Doctor and asked a question to Congresswoman Lee. The exchange was quite pro-Healthcare plan on the part of the Doctor. People later discovered the Doctor was actually not a Doctor (nor a Sheila Jackson Lee constituent), but someone on the Obama staff.
Sheila Jackson Lee at townhall with woman pretending to be a Doctor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxna9SfmBgs
Her recent contributions include complaining that hurricane names were too Caucasian and proposing a resolution praising Michael Jackson as the world’s greatest humanitarian. Bear in mind this was also the man who was investigated at great length for his suspicious behavior with children.
In September of 2009, she voted against a bill to pull the funding from ACORN. This community group has been charged and is in a criminal trial for voter fraud. There are 10 states that are also investigating them for voter fraud. This is also the same company that was exposed in the media recently for advising people on underage prostitutes and other criminal activities. This was an expose on this company in multiple cities. With all of this happening, Congresswoman Lee voted against the bill to put an end to their federal funding.
What is she thinking? At best, her judgment appears to be horribly skewed.
Lack of fiscal responsibility, consistently voting to grow the government, poor judgment, and a willingness to overlook illegal patterns of behavior puts this lady on our NOT the 56 list.
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
Thomas Paine
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