 Kelly had earned a 17% score from the LCV in 2005, but attributed that score to the many missed votes that came in the several days she was absent due to a death in the family.Kelly stated she was an "independent voice" in Congress, but the "Times Herald Record" noted that in 25 of the closest House votes during her last session, Kelly sided with the Republican leadership 24 of those times.In 2006, comedian Stephen Colbert invited Kelly to an interview for his "Better Know a District" segment on "The Colbert Report".