Paul McKinley
Paul McKinley is in his first term as minority leader for the Republicans in the State Senate. In that position, he offered a resolution that would "call on the federal government to 'cease and desist'" certain federal programs and arguing for states’ rights.[1]
But states’ rights aren't the only way he spent his time last session. McKinley opposed the most ambitious and comprehensive program to help Iowa’s working families.[2] By voting against I-JOBS, McKinley said:
- 'No' to Iowans hit by last summer’s floods and tornadoes.
- 'No' to Iowa’s veterans when it came to rebuilding our aging Veteran’s Home.
- 'No' to fixing Iowa’s aging road and bridge system.
- 'No' to Iowans looking for jobs in these tough economic times.
He also continued to say NO to Iowans over and over:
- 'No' to providing more help for the unemployed and small businesses in tough economic times.[3]
- 'No' to protecting Iowa's water quality and conserving our soil.[4]
- 'No' to more funding for preventing elder abuse and child care.[5]
- 'No' to helping Iowans who need college aid, including Iowa’s national guard.[6]
Apparently McKinley is proud of his record of 'no' because he’s saying more of the same in his campaign for governor. However, Iowans are still waiting on his positive vision.
[1] -- Iowa Independent, 7/27/2009 [http://iowaindependent.com/17776/mckinley-pushes-state-sovereignty-bill] [2] -- [Bonds Issuance for Infrastructure Projects and the Creation of an Iowa Jobs Program, Board, and Fund. - SF 376] McKinley votes NO.
[3] -- [Economic Development Budget for 2009 – HF 2699 (2008)] McKinley votes NO.
[4] -- [Ag and Natural Resources Budget for 2009 – HF 2662 (2008)] McKinley votes NO.
[5] -- [Health and Human Services Budget for 2009 – SF 2425 (2008)] McKinley votes NO.
[6] -- [Education Budget for 2009 – HF 2679 (2008)] McKinley votes NO.