How FFCC created ratings: According to their website, FFCC recognizes as “Champions for Children” 50 Members of Congress for their extraordinary efforts to protect and improve the future of America’s next generation. An additional 50 Members are recognized as “Defenders of Children” for their support of policies that advance the well-being of children. In selecting Champions and Defenders, FFCC notes leaders who introduced, co-sponsored, and voted for legislation to meet children’s needs. In addition, the organization considers Members who demonstrated extraordinary initiative by spearheading activities such as sponsoring hearings or garnering the support of their colleagues to improve the health and well-being of children. The full results of FFCC’s ratings for 2015-2012 can be found here: 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012.
Results:
Ted Cruz
2015: No ranking
2014: No ranking
2013: No ranking
2012: N/A
Total years with positive ranking: 0
Marco Rubio
2015: No ranking
2014: No ranking
2013: No ranking
2012: No ranking
Total years with positive ranking: 0
Bernie Sanders
2015 ranking: Defender
2014 ranking: Champion
2013 ranking: Champion
2012 ranking: Champion
Total years with positive ranking: 4
Candidates this metric does not apply to
Jeb Bush
Ben Carson
Chris Christie
Hillary Clinton
Carly Fiorina
John Kasich
Donald Trump
Results
Bernie Sanders: 4 out of 4 years of positive rankings
Ted Cruz: 0 out 3 years of positive rankings
Marco Rubio: 0 out of 4 years of positive rankings
Highest performer(s) of metric: Bernie Sanders
Lowest performer(s) of metric: Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio