Washington, D.C. – Today, National Journal Magazine rated Congressman Joe Donnelly the 8th most conservative Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.  National Journal ranks every member of Congress based on key economic, social, and foreign policy votes each year. 

“Since coming to Congress, I’ve pledged to put the needs of north central Indiana first,” said Donnelly.  “I am not here to vote with any particular political party—I’m here to vote on behalf of Hoosiers back home.”

This ranking is consistent with Congressman Donnelly’s established record of putting the needs of his district before political party affiliation.  Earlier this year, Congressional Quarterly rated him the 13th most independent Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009, according to their ratings formula.

For the complete 2009 Vote Ratings Article from National Journal Magazine, including rankings for the House of Representatives, Senate, and explanation of the ratings process, please click here.

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