…And in the spirit of crediting our elected officials when they get it right, I just want to briefly mention how proud we should be that our “DC three” (Leahy, Sanders and Welch) is the only state delegation that has received a perfect score from the League of Conservation Voters for their voting record on environmental issues in 2010!
In these days of economic anxiety and hair-trigger paranoia, it takes courage to stand-up for that singularly important but non-voting constituent: the natural environment. It may sometimes seem like a thankless job, gentlemen; but we and our fellow life-forms salute you! May your vision always be greater than the sum of your days on Capitol Hill.
but two of these guys–welch and sanders–are huge leaders on the issue, really out in front constantly. (not that leahy isn’t, but he’s got other things we need him leading on). just keep giving them love for it!