Biden by the Numbers

Mr. Biden was rated by the National Journal in 2007 as the third most liberal member of the Senate. Mr. Obama was rated the most liberal. Neither has a record of bucking the wishes of liberal interest groups or promoting bipartisanship. --National Journal

The NAACP gave him a perfect 100 rating in his stance backing affirmative action.

Even though he has an income that is impressive by outside-the-Beltway standards—a senator's salary is $133, 600 a year—Biden has struggled financially over the years. In his 1995 disclosure report, for example, Biden's liabilities appeared to outweigh his assets. On the positive side, he had between $1,000 and $15,000 in an account at the U.S. Senate credit union and another $1,000-$15,000 in the Delaware state pension plan (disclosure forms do not require senators to reveal exact figures). Biden's largest asset, valued at between $15,000 and $50,000, was six life insurance policies with the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company.



On Abortion:
Senator Biden supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2006

Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.


On Veterans Issues
2004 Senator Biden supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 50 percent in 2003-2004.

2003 Senator Biden supported the interests of the The American Legion 50 percent in 2003.


On Senior Issues
2003-2004 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Retire Safe 11 percent in 2003-2004.


On Immigration
2007 Senator Biden supported the interests of the English First 0 percent in 2007.

2007 In 2007 U.S. English gave Senator Biden a grade of F.

2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 100 percent in 2006.


On Health Care:
2007 In 2007 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance gave Senator Biden a rating of 0.

2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Academy of General Dentistry 40 percent in 2006.

2004 Senator Biden supported the interests of the American College of Emergency Physicians 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2007 In 2007 Gun Owners of America gave Senator Biden a rating of F.


On Government Spending:
2005-2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 17 percent in 2005-2006.

2007 In 2007 Family Research Council gave Senator Biden a grade of 0


On Alternative Energy
2002 Senator Biden supported the interests of the American Coalition for Ethanol 33 percent in 2002.

2005 Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Elementary School Principals 0 percent in 2005.


On Family Values:
2007 In 2007 Traditional Values Coalition gave Senator Biden a grade of 33.


On Business Relations:
2007 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 8 percent in 2007.

2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 0 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 45 percent in 2006.


On Taxes:
2008 In 2008 National Tax Limitation Committee gave Senator Biden a grade of F.

2007 In 2007 Americans for Tax Reform gave Senator Biden a grade of 0.

2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Biden a grade of F.

2006 Senator Biden supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 10 percent in 2006.


On Agriculture:
2007 Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 38 percent in 2007.

2007 Senator Biden supported the interests of the National Council of Agricultural Employers 21 percent in 2007.

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