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==Political views==

==Political views==

Sen. Lincoln calls herself a moderate or centrist [[Democrat]], in an attempt to appeal to the [[conservative]] southern state of Arkansas. She has voted in favor of the business agenda by favoring restrictions on class action lawsuits and tightening rules on personal bankruptcy. Lincoln has also voted to ban [[Partial birth abortion]]. However, she has been a vocal critic of President [[George W. Bush]]'s tax cuts. Saying that they only go to the super rich, as they benefit tax payers with incomes around $200,000.  

Sen. Lincoln calls herself a moderate or centrist [[Democrat]], in an attempt to appeal to the [[conservative]] southern state of Arkansas. She has voted in favor of the business agenda by favoring restrictions on class action lawsuits and tightening rules on personal bankruptcy. Lincoln has also voted to ban [[partial birth abortion]]. However, she has been a vocal critic of President [[George W. Bush]]'s tax cuts. Saying that they only go to the super rich, as they benefit tax payers with incomes around $200,000.  

[[Arkansas]] is the home of Tyson Foods, the massive chicken producer that reportedly relies on  illegal immigration.  In May 2006, Lincoln joined her [[liberal]] leadership and voted to give [[Social Security]] benefits and citizenship to [[illegal aliens]]. Lincoln was among the minority of [[Democrat]]s to support the so-called "[[free trade]]" agenda, such as voting in favor of [[CAFTA]].  

[[Arkansas]] is the home of Tyson Foods, the massive chicken producer that reportedly relies on  [[illegal immigration]].  In May 2006, Lincoln joined her [[liberal]] leadership and voted to give [[Social Security]] benefits and citizenship to [[illegal aliens]]. Lincoln was among the minority of [[Democrat]]s to support the so-called "[[free trade]]" agenda, such as voting in favor of [[CAFTA]].  

In August 2009 Blanche Lincoln said of conservative protesters at health care town halls, "I think it’s un-American and disrespectful." <ref>http://arkansasnews.com/2009/08/06/lincoln-disruptions-of-health-care-meetings-sad-un-american/</ref> She voted against an amendment that would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions in health care legislation.  

In August 2009 Blanche Lincoln said of conservative protesters at health care town halls, "I think it’s un-American and disrespectful." <ref>http://arkansasnews.com/2009/08/06/lincoln-disruptions-of-health-care-meetings-sad-un-american/</ref> She voted against an amendment that would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions in health care legislation.

==2010 Reelection==

==2010 Reelection==