Difference between revisions of "Debbie Stabenow"

Debbie Stabenow
U.S. Senator from Michigan; From: January 3, 2001 – present
Predecessor	Spencer Abraham
Successor	Incumbent (no successor)
U.S. Representative from Michigan's 8th Congressional District; From: January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2001
Predecessor	Dick Chrysler
Successor	Michael J. Rogers
Michigan Senate, 24th district; From: January 12, 1991 – January 14, 1994
Predecessor	William A. Sederburg
Successor	Joe Schwartz
Michigan House of Representatives, 58th district; From: January 6, 1979 – January 12, 1991
Predecessor	Thomas Holcomb
Successor	Dianne Byrum
Information;
Party	Democrat;
Spouse(s)	Dennis Stabenow (div.); Tom Athans (2003 - 2010);
Religion	Methodist

Revision as of 17:30, February 1, 2020

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Stabenow (born Deborah Ann Greer on April 29, 1950), a Democrat, is the senior United States Senator from Michigan. She was elected to the Senate in 2000 and re-elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018. Before becoming a U.S. Senator, Stabenow represented Michigan's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives (1997-2001) and served in the Michigan state legislature (1979-1994).

U.S. Senate

Corporate cronyism

Stabenow, an ally of Monsanto, voted against a bill that would have required labeling for foods that contain GMOs.^[2] In return, she received three-quarter million dollars from agribusiness interests.^[3]

Trump nomination obstructions

Jeff Sessions

Stabenow opposed the nomination of Jeff Sessions to become attorney general in 2017, citing his "sketchy record on civil issues".^[4] Stabenow, either out of ignorance or sheer partisan rancor, did not mention that Sessions had previously desegregated schools, broke up the KKK, and secured the death penalty for a white supremacist who murdered a black teenager.^[5]

Eugene Scalia

Stabenow voted with her party line against the nomination of Eugene Scalia to become the Secretary of Labor.^[6]

Tom Leonard

Stabenow, along with Michigan's junior senator Gary Peters, blocked Trump's nomination of Tom Leonard to be a federal prosecutor in Grand Rapids.^[7]

Political positions

While considered a moderate by some on due to her stances on certain issues, such as bank deregulation,^[8] Stabenow is a liberal who supports unrestricted abortion, the Obama stimulus, gun control, and ObamaCare.^[9] However, she has a strong backing from many farmers that generally lean Republican,^[10] as she supports many pro-agribusiness legislations and drafts, such as the USMCA.^[11]

References

External links

Home | U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow

[1] 09-10_MM_VI_pp_26_Stabenow

[2] S Amdt 2310 - Requires Labels on Foods with Genetically Modified Ingredients - National Key Vote

[3] The Monsanto 71: Senators Who Betrayed Constituents in Favor of Biotech Dollars

[4] Sen. Stabenow opposes Jeff Sessions' nomination as attorney general

[5] In Alabama, Jeff Sessions Desegregated Schools and Got the Death Penalty for KKK Murderer (Updated)

[6] PN 1099 - Nomination of Eugene Scalia as the Secretary of Labor - National Key Vote

[7] Trump’s U.S. attorney nominee in Grand Rapids is blocked

[8] Thank your Michigan senators — bank deregulation is on its way

[9] Debbie Stabenow on the Issues

[10] Why Debbie Stabenow has staying power with Michigan farmers

[11] Ranking Member Stabenow Supports USMCA Agreement for Farmers

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 ===Corporate cronyism===
 Stabenow, an ally of [[Monsanto]], voted against a bill that would have required labeling for foods that contain [[GMO]]s.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/15529/40795/515/requires-labels-on-foods-with-genetically-modified-ingredients#40795 S Amdt 2310 - Requires Labels on Foods with Genetically Modified Ingredients - National Key Vote]</ref> In return, she received three-quarter million dollars from agribusiness interests.<ref>[http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/11524-the-monsanto-71-senators-who-betrayed-constituents-in-favor-of-biotech-dollars.html The Monsanto 71: Senators Who Betrayed Constituents in Favor of Biotech Dollars]</ref>
+===Trump nomination obstructions===
+====Jeff Sessions====
+Stabenow opposed the nomination of [[Jeff Sessions]] to become attorney general in 2017, citing his "sketchy record on civil issues".<ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/19/debbie-stabenow-opposes-jeff-sessions-nomination/ Sen. Stabenow opposes Jeff Sessions' nomination as attorney general]</ref> Stabenow, either out of ignorance or sheer partisan rancor, did not mention that Sessions had previously desegregated schools, broke up the KKK, and secured the death penalty for a white supremacist who murdered a black teenager.<ref>[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/weekly-standard/in-alabama-jeff-sessions-desegregated-schools-and-got-the-death-penalty-for-kkk-murderer-updated In Alabama, Jeff Sessions Desegregated Schools and Got the Death Penalty for KKK Murderer (Updated)]</ref>
+====Eugene Scalia====
+Stabenow voted with her party line against the nomination of [[Eugene Scalia]] to become the [[Secretary of Labor]].<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26996/69146/515/nomination-of-eugene-scalia-as-the-secretary-of-labor#69146 PN 1099 - Nomination of Eugene Scalia as the Secretary of Labor - National Key Vote]</ref>
+====Tom Leonard====
+Stabenow, along with Michigan's junior senator [[Gary Peters]], blocked Trump's nomination of Tom Leonard to be a federal prosecutor in Grand Rapids.<ref>[https://apnews.com/7e7a5cea65e183a0f61c98819fbeb112 Trump’s U.S. attorney nominee in Grand Rapids is blocked]</ref>
 ==Political positions==