Mike Johanns on Corporations Secretary of Agriculture; previously Republican NE Governor

Auto bailouts were worst investment you could possibly make

He said, "So today, this industry is growing stronger. It's creating new jobs. We are moving forward. I want you to remember, though, that if some folks had their way, none of this would be happening. There were leaders in the 'just-say-no-crowd in Washington who didn't think it was a good idea. There was one who called it 'the worst investment you could possibly make' [Nebraska Republican senator Mike Johanns, who'd fought the loans].

Rated 29% by UFCW, indicating a mixed management/labor voting record.

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America's Neighborhood Union--1.3 million members with UFCW locals in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Our members work in supermarkets, drug stores, retail stores, meatpacking and meat processing plants, food processing plants, and manufacturing workers who make everything from fertilizer to shoes. We number over 60,000 strong with 25,000 workers in chemical production and 20,000 who work in garment and textile industries.

The UFCW Senate scorecard is based on these key votes:
1. American Jobs Act (+)
2. Balanced Budget Amendment (-)
3. Rejecting Cut, Cap, and Balance (+)
4. Repeal Health Care Law (-)
5. Sen. Am. 14 Wicker Am. to S 223, excluding unionization at TSA (-)
6. Sen. Am. 740 McCain Am. to HR 2112, defunding TAA (-)
7. Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act (TAA) (+)