The John Barrasso we thought we sent to Washington has gone missing. As proud conservatives, we stand for strong borders, fiscal responsibility, defending the Second Amendment, and ensuring energy independence. Sadly, Wyoming Senator Barrasso has done nothing to protect these principles and has actively weakened America’s stance.

We deserve better than the D.C. elite John Doe we’ve got now. While you may not recognize him any longer, the information below can help you identify who he really is. Click the topics below to learn about Senator John Barrasso’s failures, his support of the radical left, and abandonment of America.

Barrasso's Economic Missteps

Senator Barrasso talks a good game about supporting a free-market economy, but his voting record reveals a starkly different story. He’s backed big government bailouts and wasteful spending that have ballooned our national debt for the last twenty years. Real conservatives know that economic freedom and limited government drive prosperity, by that logic John is far away from conservative. It’s time we hold Barrasso accountable for his big-government spending habits and lying to the American people about them.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Barrasso's support for the Economic Stimulus package, a reckless move that added trillions to the national debt without effectively boosting the economy.

    Voting for the stimulus was a betrayal of conservative values. It's not the government's job to pick winners and losers. (Summary of Heritage Action For America Comment)​.

  • Barrasso voted the Farm Bill onto the floor of the Senate, not opposing cloture like other conservatives, potentially channeling taxpayer money into excessive spending that benefits special interests over hard-working Americans.

    Senator Barrasso’s indecision on the Farm Bill is a clear indication that he’s more interested in appeasing lobbyists than standing up for fiscal responsibility.

  • Barrasso shamelessly voted for the Budget Control Act, raising the debt ceiling and paving the way for even more wasteful government spending.

    Raising the debt ceiling without meaningful spending cuts shows Barrasso’s true colors as a big-government spender..

Barrasso's Border Security Shortcomings

Despite his tough rhetoric on immigration, Senator Barrasso hasn’t delivered the real solutions we need to secure our borders. He’s supported measures that weaken our immigration system and hasn’t taken a firm stand against sanctuary cities, allowing millions of illegals to vote and change the outcome of our elections. Worst of all: he opposed President Trump’s border policy, voting against it and preventing progress in 2017-18. Conservatives demand strong, effective border security to protect American jobs and uphold the rule of law, Senator Barrasso hasn’t delivered and is standing in the way of our national security.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Barrasso's lack of alternatives to the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, allowed a disastrous bill filled with amnesty provisions that ignore the need for robust border security to make it to the house. He has never proposed serious border legislation.

    Barrasso’s past support for amnesty shows he’s out of touch with the needs of Wyomingites who demand secure borders.

  • Barrasso actively remained neutral an amendment to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, choosing to protect illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens.

    By not cutting funding to sanctuary cities in his nearly two-decades as a Senator he continues to put America at risk. Barrasso has shown he prioritizes illegal immigrants over the safety of American citizens, even when he talks a big game.

Barrasso's Unsteady Support for the Second Amendment

Senator Barrasso claims to champion our Second Amendment rights, but his actions suggest otherwise. He’s considered legislation that threatens to infringe on our freedoms including red-flag laws, bump-stock bans, and increased background checks and waiting periods for all firearms not just handguns. His willingness to compromise on gun control shows a lack of commitment to protecting our constitutional rights. Wyoming deserves a senator who stands firm in defending the Second Amendment without compromising gun owners rights, that Senator isn’t John.

Voting and Support Record Examples:

  • He backed the ban on bump stocks, bowing to anti-gun pressure and setting a dangerous precedent for further gun control measures.

    Barrasso’s support for the bump stock ban shows he’s willing to compromise on our fundamental rights.

  • Barrasso considered being in favor of red flag laws, supporting measures that allow the government to confiscate firearms from individuals without due process.

    Red flag laws are a direct attack on due process and our Second Amendment rights. Barrasso’s consideration is unacceptable.

Barrasso's Healthcare Hypocrisy

Senator Barrasso has failed to repeal and replace Obamacare, despite years of promises. His votes against private health insurance provisions have lead to increased premiums and decrease in the number of small clinics around the country, devastating small practices. Instead of advocating for free-market healthcare solutions, he’s settled for the status quo. True conservatives understand that government-run healthcare isn’t the answer. All the while his pocketbooks have been lined by more than $130,000 of big-pharma donations. We need a senator who will fight for patient-centered, market-based reforms that increase choice and lower costs, as a doctor you’d think Barrasso would agree.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Despite his vocal opposition, Barrasso failed to effectively rally against the Affordable Care Act, allowing this disastrous law to pass.

    Barrasso talked big about opposing Obamacare, but his failure to act decisively speaks volumes.

  • Barrasso has allowed the ACA to increase control over Medicare, increasing government control over healthcare and burdening taxpayers.

    Expanding Medicare is just another step towards government-run healthcare.

Barrasso's Energy Independence Betrayal

While Senator Barrasso claims to support energy independence, his actions tell a different story. Allowing the Powder Wind Basin coal mile to be shuttered, thousands of jobs potentially lost overnight, he has failed all workers in Wyoming’s energy sector and has allowed us to be reliant on foreign interests for energy for the last decade. He’s failed to push back against regulations that stifle our energy sector and harm Wyoming's economy. We need a senator who will fight to unleash America’s energy potential, support coal and natural gas, and ensure that Wyoming remains a leader in energy production.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Barrasso failed to strongly oppose the Clean Power Plan, which imposed crippling regulations on the energy sector and threatened our energy independence.

    Barrasso’s lack of opposition to the Clean Power Plan shows he’s not serious about protecting our energy industry.

  • He did not take a firm stand against the Paris Agreement, an international pact that puts American energy at a disadvantage.

    By not opposing the Paris Agreement, Barrasso put international interests over American jobs.

  • Barrasso supported subsidies for renewable energy, diverting resources away from reliable energy sources like coal and natural gas.

    Supporting renewable energy subsidies is a betrayal to our coal and natural gas workers.

    "We all believe climate change is real. We believe mankind is certainly contributing to that.... We want to make sure the American people have affordable energy and we want to make energy as clean as we can, as fast as we can." (Direct Quote from John Barrasso)

    "America is the world’s leader of carbon capture technology, and we want to keep it that way. In Wyoming and across America, carbon capture and other clean energy sources create jobs and grow our economy.” (Direct Quote from John Barrasso)

Barrasso's Fiscal Irresponsibility

Senator Barrasso talks about cutting taxes and reducing government spending, but his voting record shows he’s supported numerous budget increases and wasteful spending projects that have bankrupted America. Approving trillions in stimulus and bailouts he has never been committed to economic responsibility, but that won’t stop him from lying and saying he is. True fiscal conservatives demand accountability and real cuts to government waste. Wyoming needs a senator who will genuinely fight to reduce the size and scope of government.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Barrasso voted for the Omnibus Spending Bill, which significantly increased government spending and added to the national debt.

    "Voting for the Omnibus Spending Bill was a massive blow to fiscal responsibility."​ (Summary of Heritage Action For America)

  • He supported a budget resolution that failed to make substantial cuts to federal spending, continuing the cycle of fiscal irresponsibility.

    Barrasso’s support for the budget resolution shows he’s not committed to reducing government waste.

  • Barrasso voted to increase the debt ceiling, allowing for continued government overspending and further burdening future generations.

    Increasing the debt ceiling without addressing spending is reckless and irresponsible.

Barrasso's Weak Foreign Policy

Senator Barrasso has failed to stand up for America’s interests on the global stage. Supporting actively spending billions on foreign nations that have stalled or remain detrimental to American interests including Iran in the past. He’s supported foreign aid packages that waste taxpayer money and fail to prioritize American security. True conservatives believe in a strong national defense and a foreign policy that puts America first. His support for wars is compounded by over $100,000 of money from major defense corporations during times of war. We need a senator who will defend our sovereignty and ensure our resources are used wisely, not wasted on nonsense.

Voting Record Examples:

  • Barrasso voted for a foreign aid bill that sent billions of taxpayer dollars overseas, neglecting the needs of American citizens.

    Sending billions overseas while neglecting our own citizens is not putting America first.

  • He failed to aggressively oppose the Iran Nuclear Deal, a dangerous agreement that jeopardized American security.

    Barrasso’s weak stance on the Iran Nuclear Deal is unacceptable. We need leaders who will stand up to our enemies.