“…In 140 Characters or Less” is a new feature on Yellowhammer Politics. We’ll be interviewing politicians, insiders, activists and other notable figures — with the catch being that their answers must be in 140 characters or less. When possible, we conduct the interviews in real-time on Twitter — then post them on YH when they’re complete. (Follow us on Twitter)
Today, we tweeted with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers from Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. We discussed what it’s like being married to a judge, how important his committee positions are to getting things done for his district, why he was attracted to Mitt Romney’s candidacy early on, and more.
Rogers is Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, and serves as a senior member on the House Armed Services Committee. His top priorities include strengthening East Alabama’s vital military facilities, advocating strongly the state’s agriculture interests, and helping grow the state’s economy to provide new opportunities for jobs and development.
Quick Facts on Congressman Rogers:
Name: Michael Dennis Rogers
Age: 53; born July 16, 1958
Home Community: Saks, Alabama
Family: Wife Beth, daughter Emily (17), sons Evan (16) and Elliot (14)
Education: BA (1981) and MPA (1984) from Jacksonville State University; JD from Birmingham School of Law (1991); Honorary PhD from Jacksonville State University (2010).
Former Occupation: Anniston attorney and businessman
@YHPolitics She has always been the boss and now she has another title to help back that up!
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
@YHPolitics In Congress, seniority helps get things done for Alabama – just look at Senator Shelby.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
@YHPolitics At the end of the year, but my main focus right now is our economy and jobs.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
@YHPolitics @MittRomney We had a long visit years ago & he struck me as being truly extraordinary. I believe he’ll get the US back on track.
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
@YHPolitics I look forward to doing anything I can to help Mitt Romney and will campaign for him wherever he needs me.We need him as POTUS
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
@YHPolitics It’s early but there are already leaders in that class. We must work together 2 cut spending,our debt & get our economy moving
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) July 30, 2012
I wouldn’t go out on a limb to say Rogers is a lot better than anyone. Congressman Rogers is ranked the least conservative member of the Alabama delegation to the U.S. House; according to heritage his score is a 48%. Here is the link, http://heritageactionscorecard.com/scorecard/index.html#R000575#member
Cliff- you are doing a great job. Keep up the good work with the conservative message. I am excited to see where you and this site will land in a few years.
He couldn’t recognize a single freshman?
Yes Levi, he is without question better than Bachus. However, it won’t surprise anyone to hear that I do not in many ways consider him a conservative. He’s a moderate. Drastically preferable to the Obamcrats, but not of the ilk that will supply the course-correction our nation desperately needs.
Rogers is my new Representative after redistricting. I reckon he’s a hell of a lot better than Spencer Stabbed-us-in-the-Bachus.
At what level is his wife a judge?
District Court…Calhoun County, Seat 3
Good interview. Hope he gets that chairmanship. I’ve always thought he was a little too “politician…y?” But it seems like he’s done a good job for his district.