Freshman U.S. Rep. John Adler finds himself in the ‘center’ of Capitol Hill
Profiles on the Potomac
Bob Braun has continued his series of profiles on the Potomac. Last Tuesday he did a profile of Congressman John Adler – Freshman U.S. Rep. John Adler finds himself in the ‘center’ of Capitol Hill. Click here to read the full article.
“I am the most conservative Democrat in the New Jersey delegation,” says Adler, on his way to a meeting of the House Financial Services Committee, where he proves it by voting against the chairman, Barney Frank of Massachusetts, on three Republican-sponsored amendments involving federally subsidized housing for the poor.
Adler votes to limit the number of new housing units. He votes to ensure the immigration status of residents is checked. He votes to allow guns in federal housing.
“We have a constitutional right to bear arms,” he said after the committee hearing. “We should honor the second amendment.”
He calls himself a “Main Street Democrat,” Democrats who are not as conservative as the “Blue Dogs” — but they don’t want to be seen as liberal. Adler wants to be known as someone in the center, and he uses words like “center” or “middle” frequently.
Although Congressman Adler did not attend the 3rd Annual Congressional Reception, Cyndy Walters, a constituent, explained the importance of his support for ending homelessness in his district.
