Bruce Braley - U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives

The non-partisan, non-profit website OnTheIssues.org labels him a “Populist-Leaning Liberal.”

Braley, in a demonstration of bipartisanship, sat with a Pennsylvania Republican Charlie Dent at President Obama's 2012 State of the Union address. Afterwards he praised the address, saying: “I’m glad the President so strongly emphasized strengthening the middle class tonight. I was especially encouraged by his focus on economic fairness, creating jobs, and investing in education. The American middle class is being squeezed more than ever, yet Wall Street bankers and big corporations are making record profits.”

A YouTube video by Braley against SOPA and PIPA won attention and praise in January 2012 for its humorous approach.