RWJOTW: Frank Lo Beyondo

Now presenting the newest in my ongoing examination of political idiots:
Frank LoBiondo (NJ-R)

I can't believe he freaking said this. However given the current political climate, I guess I should expect just about anything.


From Newsday:

"Hitler, in his philosophy, was, you know, he hated Jews, he was murdering Jews, and there were some people he liked. But he never went to the level that these people are going to," LoBiondo said.

A caller from Margate objected to the statement only a few minutes later.

"You're right. You're right. I was wrong. I should not have used that and I apologize," LoBiondo responded.

It is good to see that the Republican party is following through on its pledge to support real family values.

From Gambling Magazine:

U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R., N.J.) "strongly supports sports wagering" in Atlantic City and has volunteered to lobby in Washington. The New Jersey Hospital Association and the state's 12 casinos also have pledged support.

Top 4 Contributors from Open Secrets (2004 cycle)

1 Caesars Entertainment $28,750
2 Galaxy Scientific Corp 26,750
3 Lockheed Martin 19,500
4 Harrah's Entertainment 15,200

Surprising for some, but not for those from the North East, Mr. LoBiondo has substatial union support. Based on the amount of development in the Atlantic City area it is little surprise that the labor movement spreads its influence across party lines.

Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $10,000
Laborers Union 10,000
Teamsters 10,000
Air Line Pilots Assn 10,000


Mr LoBiondo record is typical for Blue State Republican whose districts encompass urban districts. While he has certainly taken up the neo-conservative banner of "value" issues his record on labor and immigration certainly rub against the Republican grain.

From Issues 2000:

Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 70% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Rated 42% by the NEA, indicating a mixed record on public education. (Dec 2003)
Rated 85% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 22% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
Rated 53% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a mixed record on labor issues. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 57% by NTU, indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)

Congressman we dub thee Frank Lo-Beyondo our Right-wing Jackass of the Week!
Congratulations!