Report Places Bishop at Center of House

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was named one of the most centrist members of Congress by a report released today by National Journal Magazine. The report emphasizes Bishop’s independent and balanced approach to legislating.

“At a time when partisan politics are common-place in Washington, I am committed to putting the needs and concerns of my district first, even if it means reaching across the aisle to do so,” Bishop said. “I made a promise to represent the principles of my constituents and district, and I take that promise very seriously and work every day to keep it.”

In the report, which assigns Members separate scores for their 2009 roll-call votes on key economic, social, and foreign-policy issues, Bishop received a 60.7% liberal composite score and a 39.3% conservative composite score, placing him among the most centrist members of Congress as well as the Georgia Congressional Delegation.

See the complete House ratings from the article by National Journal Magazine.