John Barrow’s NOT on the Straight and Narrow…
…on being an “Effective” Congressman
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Athens Congressman John Barrow’s not on the straight and narrow when it comes to being an “effective” Member of Congress for Georgia’s 12th District. Last week, John Barrow sent out an email claiming his record in Congress was “effective.” According to Knowlegis, a government affairs knowledge management company which surveyed all U.S. Senators and Congressman and ranked them in accordance of how “effective [they were] in advancing an agenda,” John Barrow was the least effective Congressman in the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation. Even Atlanta Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney was more effective in Washington. John Barrow’s “effectiveness” was so bad; he was ranked 430 out of the 438 Members and delegates in the 109th Congress.
John Barrow Claiming to be an “Effective” Congressman for Georgia’s 12th District:
“And in the two years since taking office, I believe my record in the House of Representatives is summed up best by two words: ‘Independent’ and ‘Effective.’” (Barrow Campaign email, 8/3/06)
Knowlegis Power Ranking John Barrow the Least Effective Congressman in the entire Georgia Congressional Delegation and at the bottom among all Members and Delegates in the 109th Congress.
Georgia Rankings
State Delegation Average Score: 13.27
State Rank: 50
Senate:
Name
Score
Rank in Senate
1
26.37
64
2
19.50
84
House:
Name
Rank in State
Score
Rank in House
1
21.38
77
2
21.00
87
3
18.50
123
4
14.88
209
5
13.50
247
6
11.62
271
7
10.89
287
8
10.37
296
9
9.25
325
10
7.25
364
11
5.25
407
12
5.25
408
13
4.00
430
(Knowlegis Power Rankings)
That might work in Athens, John Barrow, but around here … we trust those who “walk the line.”
For documentation, call Tim Baker at (912) 353-9626.
For explanations, call John Barrow at (706) 613-3232.
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