KERRY SCORES 100% ON HUMANE SOCIETY HUMANE SCORECARD

[ProSense]

10/16/2008

KERRY SCORES 100% ON HUMANE SOCIETY HUMANE SCORECARD

BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today received a score of 100% on the Humane Society’s Humane Scorecard on animal protection issues during the 110th Congress. His score was based on his opposition to horse slaughter, animal fighting, downed animal slaughter and his work to prohibit the use in research of dogs and cats obtained from unknown sources – including stolen family pets.

"The Humane Society should be applauded for its work championing the cause of protecting animals, and I'm proud to receive a 100% rating from the group," said Senator Kerry. "I'll continue to be an advocate for animal rights and work with my colleagues in Washington to ensure the Humane Society has a strong voice in Congress that recognizes and furthers its work on behalf of all animals."

Kerry was a co-sponsor of the Horse Slaughter Amendment, legislation that prohibits the slaughter of horses for human consumption. He also co-sponsored the Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act which created felony-level penalties for violations of the federal law on dog fighting and cockfighting. In addition, Kerry was a co-sponsor of the Downed Animal Protection Act which prohibits USDA certification of meat from sick or injured livestock.

Every year the Humane Society Legislative Fund creates a federal Humane Scorecard to give a snapshot of the animal protection issues considered by the U.S. Congress. The scorecard tracks key votes as well as co-sponsorship of pro-animal bills. This is the fifth consecutive year that Senator Kerry has received a score of 100%.

Awesome.

Kerry is up for re-election and is well ahead (30 pts or more) in the polls

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[PresidentObama]

1. Kerry's a friend of working Americans, the environment, and pet owners. Way to go, Senator Kerry! nt

[karynnj]

19. Nice photo of the Kerrys there n/t

[Island Blue]

2. Thank you Sen. Kerry!

[ProSense]

7. Nice photo.

:)

[blm]

3. Here's the 100% list of senate and congress heroes to animals....from the HS site

The average Senate score was a 43, with Senate Democrats averaging 60, and Senate Republicans averaging 24.
The average House score was a 53, with House Democrats averaging 71, and House Republicans averaging 33.
Seventeen Senators scored 100 or 100+ (13 Democrats, 4 Republicans).
Thirty-one Senators scored zero (7 Democrats, 24 Republicans).
Eighty-three Representatives scored 100 or 100+ (69 Democrats, 14 Republicans).
Thirty-seven Representatives scored zero (3 Democrats, 34 Republicans).
The New England region led the pack with an average Senate score of 75 and an average House score of 89.
The Rocky Mountains were at the bottom with an average Senate score of 13 and an average House score of 27.
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey are the only states in which both Senators scored 100 or 100+.
Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming are the only states in which both Senators scored zero.
Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are the only states with an average House score of 90 or above.
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Utah are the only states with an average House score below 20.

We would especially like to acknowledge the following 8 Senators and 24 Representatives who scored the highest possible 100+ for receiving a perfect score and also leading on animal protection legislation:

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)
Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.)
Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.)
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.)
Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)
Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.)
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.)
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)
Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)
Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-N.J.)
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)
Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.)
Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.)
Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J.)
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.)
Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.)
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)
Rep. Chris Shays (R-Conn.)
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.)
Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.)
Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio)
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

[ProSense]

5. Actually, there were only 7 Senators

Humane Champions (PDF)

[Kajsa]

9. Thanks!

Boxer, one of my Senators is there!

Yes! :applause:

[ProSense]

12. The current list of seven,

she's still there.

Humane Champion
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D)
Sen. Joe Biden (D)
Sen. John Kerry (D)
Sen. Carl Levin (D)
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D)
Sen. Robert Menendez (D)
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)


Sen. Boxer is wonderful.

[blm]

14. so, Collins was a mistake?

.

[ProSense]

28. She's not on this years list. n/t

[blm]

35. oops....the list I posted was from LAST congress? Oh well....but all the Dems are right. Yeah!

.

[karynnj]

20. Both of mine are there too

[RebelOne]

33. They really should have added Sen. Chip Rogers (R), Georgia

He is the State Senator for my district. He has done more for animals here in Georgia than any other state official. In fact, he is the only Republican I have ever voted for.

[kwolf68]

4. Love you Senator Kerry

Of all the votes for Presidents Ive made over the years, 2004 for Kerry was my proudest moment. Kerry was so right on the 'big issues', but there are a lot of 'smaller issues' of great concern to me (this being one) and John Kerry stands for empathy and compassion.

He is truly a great man.

[politicasista]

6. K & R

I don't have a pet, but that's excellent and their endorsement of Obama was a plus too. :)


:kick:

[Kajsa]

8. He's a good guy and a humanitarian!

congrats on a perfect score, Senator Kerry!

:)

[KathieG]

10. Awesome! My pets (3 horses, 3 dogs and 3 cats) thank him...and so do I!

:applause:

[ailsagirl]

11. He looked so elegant and debonair on Rachel's program

(and, of course, he made some solid points!!) :blush:

[ShortnFiery]

13. Senator Kerry we salute you!

A true patriot!

John Kerry :patriot: :grouphug:

[Upton]

15. My Pugs love John Kerry!

[frogmarch]

16. I now love him even more, and

I'm so glad he's ahead in the polls! :thumbsup:

[MonteLukast]

17. Another reason to love John Kerry.

www.welovejohnkerry.com

[Vektor]

18. One of the many reasons I love him so!

Animal rights, while overlooked by so many politicians, is my #1 issue.

Good for Kerry for his conscientiousness.

[TayTay]

24. Hey you!

Long time no see.

So nice to see you back!

[MonteLukast]

27. Hi there!

Give me a :hug:

Good to see you again.

[fedupinBushcountry]

21. Showing some love for Kerry

[Convertee]

22. this is presidential election news?

[Faygo Kid]

25. Welcome to DU.

Might want to post a few more before lecturing others. Just a subtle hint from an old timer who has learned to respect others and be patient.

All the best.

[TayTay]

26. Yes.

Why not?

[karynnj]

32. If you were not interested, you could have not clicked

Most people wait till they know a place well before trying to attack others for not following what they think the rules are.

You say you are a convertee, yet I've seen several very negative posts from you.

[blm]

36. Kerry's been a top surrogate for Obama, and his sterling character and integrity

especially on progressive issues is ALWAYS a benefit in the long run to the Dem party and its candidates.

[Faygo Kid]

23. Big fan of John Kerry's here. Great senator, sharp guy, passionate advocate for us.

Forget about 2004. Plus, he looks way better than Bush compared to 2004, that's for sure.

[wisteria]

29. Sweet. n/t

[diane in sf]

30. I still remember that great story about him rescuing his daughter's hamster,

diving into the water, bringing it up and doing cpr till the hamster revived. She told it about him at the 2004 convention.

[karynnj]

31. That was a great story and his daughter told it incredibly well

She has recently written a book that speaks that deals with becoming politically involved during that campaign. http://www.opusseven.com/clients/NotesFromTheTrail/ I haven't had the chance to get it yet, but one of the people on the JK forum mentioned she wrote of the Senator making the girls animal shaped pancakes when they were kids.

I would guess that that rescue was at least as much to spare his daughters the pain of losing the hamster that way as the hamster itself. It was telling that Karen Hughes who wrote the bratty speech the Bush twins gave referenced that story - saying their hamster died. Whether true or not, it accurately shows the absolute difference between these two men.

[diane in sf]

39. I agree, he wasn't going to let his girls be devastated by the death of their

hamster when he could do something about it.

[sandyj999]

34. Thank You Senator Kerry!

Animals and their humane treatment are very important to many of us.

[ProSense]

37. KERRY SCORES 100% ON LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS' SCORECARD

KERRY SCORES 100% ON LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS' SCORECARD

BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today received a score of 100% on the League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) scorecard on environmental issues during the second session of the 110th Congress. His score was based on his work on global warming and moving America towards a clean energy future.

"I am proud and honored to receive a 100% rating from the League of Conservation Voters. LCV should be applauded for its work championing the protection of our environment. Over the years we have worked together to stop drilling in the Arctic refuge, increase fuel efficiency of cars and trucks and reduce carbon emissions from power plants,” said Senator Kerry. “Come January, with Barack Obama in the Oval Office and a stronger, Democratic majority in Congress, we can end the era that put big oil ahead of everyday Americans and work to build a better future for children and our children’s children.”

Ever since John Kerry spoke at first Earth Day in Massachusetts 38 years ago, he has been a top leader on the environment, fighting to clean up toxic waste sites, to keep our air and water clean, to raise our nation’s CAFE standards, and to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other pristine wilderness areas.

Every year the League of Conservation Voters releases a “scorecard” to give voters a snapshot of how members of Congress vote on certain environmental issues. The scorecard tracks key votes as well as co-sponsorship of pro-environment bills.

LCV, the nation’s independent voice for the environment, engages in public education, lobbying and accountability to turn environmental values into public policy. LCV has made global warming and America’s energy future a central focus of its activities in Congress and in the 2008 election cycle.

[DarthDem]

38. Thanks, John

You deserved better than the horrible campaign your advisors ran for you last time out. Thanks for being a great guy and for all of your work for animal rights.

P.S., nice convention speech in Denver. It was awesome.

[jsmirman]

40. makes me more upset the election was stolen from him, too

good for him, very pleased by this.