What they are saying about Congressman Steve Scalise

“The conservative movement ought to take note, because Scalise is the "real deal," a legislator who not only talks a good game but also follows through and makes good things happen.” [The American Spectator, “Conservative Star Ascendant,” June 27, 2008]

“Scalise… has emerged as one of the GOP's most full-throttled conservatives.”  [Times-Picayune, “Steve Scalise among House’s most sharp-tongued, loyal Republicans” Sunday, February 21, 2010]

“Rep. Scalise put the interests of taxpayers ahead of politics by consistently voting to cut wasteful spending, reduce the tax burden, and make government more accountable to taxpayers. …Rep. Scalise’s votes give taxpayers hope for the future.” [CCAGW President Tom Schatz, CCAGW Press Release, Wednesday, October 7, 2009

“In his 12-1/2 year tenure in the Louisiana Legislature, he championed conservative causes such as putting a stop to New Orleans' lawsuit against gun makers. He also scored a big legislative win when his proposal to lure movie makers to Louisiana with tax breaks passed.” [Times-Picayune, “Steve Scalise among House’s most sharp-tongued, loyal Republicans” Sunday, February 21, 2010]

“Scalise was instrumental in helping speed the [Louisiana Highway 1088] permit process and checked on the permits daily. He also met with a number of officials to get the project underway.” [St. Tammany News, “Feds give $1 million for highway projects” Sunday, February 21, 2010]

“Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Metairie is trying to topple the Obama administrations “czars.” [Baton Rouge Advocate, “Scalise versus the Czars” Washington Watch, September, 21 2009]

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, one of the leaders of the "anti-czar movement," has proposed legislation that would phase out the 30 or so positions by the end of the year except for people who have secured Senate confirmation. [Times-Picayune, “GOP: Obama goes to far with czars,” Friday, September 18, 2009]

“…Well, that’s sensible talk, let’s hope someone is listening and we’re glad people like you are in Congress.” [Lis Claman, FOX Business Network Anchor, during an interview about the Democrats’ proposed stimulus, February 4, 2009]

“…A record of sponsoring bedrock conservative causes.” [Associated Press, September 26, 2008]

“While national attention focused on three special elections in which Democrats wrested control of Republican districts, [Scalise] was mowing down opponents.” [The Baton Rouge Advocate, “Rep. Scalise starts a new job,” Washington Watch, June 1, 2008]

“In short, the GOP needs more Scalises in these local races, more "Mr. Cleans." In that way, personnel become policy — and that's how a party can redefine itself.” [Harrisonburg, VA, Daily News Review, Editorial, “Two Parties in Trouble,” May 16, 2008]

“Scalise will be a reliably conservative vote in the House. He is an opponent of abortion, gun control, same-sex marriage and illegal immigration. He wants to make permanent the tax cuts that were implemented in 2001 and 2003 at the urging of the Bush administration.” [Congressional Quarterly, Greg Giroux; “Cazayoux, Scalise win Louisiana seats,” Weekly Report, May 5-9, 2008]

“The 43-year-old Republican, Steve Scalise, had pinpointed today's GOP vulnerabilities, and ran an anti-status-quo campaign. His focal point was wasteful spending, and he touted his legislation to reform Louisiana's earmark process. Another hallmark was ethics reform and his fight against public corruption. He talked up competitive private health care, lower taxes and school choice.” [Wall Street Journal, Kimberely A. Strassel, Potomac Watch, “A Louisiana Lesson for the GOP,” May 9, 2008]

“As a House member Mr. Scalise won passage of his legislation to create the state's tax incentive program for the film industry. He also was an early backer of the effort to consolidate levee boards in greater New Orleans post-Katrina and has been a consistent voice for fiscal restraint.” [The Times-Picayune, “Endorsement: Scalise for Congress,” May 1, 2008]