How Is Congressman Todd Akin Doing?
There are many groups who compile statistics and ratings on U.S. Congressmen, and some even offer special awards for legislators that do a noteworthy job. These measurements can help voters get a sense of how their Congressman has been voting. In each category below there are additional organizations with pertinent ScoreCards on Congressman Akin. Click on the blue hotlink line at the bottom of each subsection below starting with " More... " to obtain those additional ratings and each organization's web link.
National Federation of Independent Businesses:
"Guardian of Small Business" Award for consistent pro-small business voting record;
100% rating in 111th Congress;
90% rating in 110th Congress;
81% rating in 109th Congress;
100% rating in 108th Congress;
100% rating in 107th Congress.
More... (Nat'l Association of Manufacturers, Farm Bureau, US Chamber, etc)
Americans for Tax Reform:
Consistently awarded "Hero of the Taxpayer;"
100%—110th Congress;
96%—109th Congress;
98%—108th Congress;
97%—107th Congress.
More... (American Conservative Union, Nat'l Taxpayer's Union, etc)
Family Research Council: *
100% in 111th Congress;
100% in 110th Congress;
100% in 109th Congress;
"True Blue Award" for pro-family policies in 108th and 107th Congresses.
* This is the political "arm" spun off of Dr. James Dobson's "Focus on the Family Ministries."
More... (Christian Coalition, Eagle Forum, Nat'l Right to Life Committee, etc)
U.S. House Records:
Congressman Akin has had an outstanding record of 98.2% voting attendance during his time in Congress (2.68% higher than the Congressional average).
More... (Details on attendance by year)
Americans for Prosperity:
100% in 110th Congress.
National Rifle Association:
Endorsed and received an "A" rating in 110th Congress;
"A" lifetime rating.
More... (Senior's Rights, Immigration, Center for Security Policy, etc)
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