Reading Malkin’s article you would think that Dierdre Scozzafava eats cute puppies for breakfast. Looking through some Project Vote Smart stats I’m seeing a mixed record. Generally getting a 50 percent conservative rating but a lower 30 percent liberal rating. Some examples:

2007-2008 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to New York National Federation of Independent Business’s position, Assembly Member Scozzafava received a rating of 75.

2005 Assembly Member Scozzafava supported the interests of the Conservative Party of New York State 52 percent in 2005. [Dropped to 15 percent in 2008.]

2006 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to New York City Americans for Democratic Action’s position, Assembly Member Scozzafava received a rating of 30.

2008 In 2008 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund gave Assembly Member Scozzafava a grade of A.

2008 In 2008 New Yorkers Against Gun Violence gave Assembly Member Scozzafava a grade of F, in its scorecard for candidates seeking office in 2008.

All around, her highest ratings are on the pro-gun side. She seems to have a rather mixed record. However, given that she is also pro-choice that will bring out the cat calls of “far leftist!” from the extremist end of the right wing.

Well, the blog minions have received their marching orders from Malkin so we now know the accepted “right wing blogosphere” orthodoxy.