Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Pat, Boston, MA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:30:50 GMT

Liberal - boy is it refreshing to hear that word again.

Compassionate conservative - doesn't exist.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

joshua, portland, or — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:32:14 GMT

How can John McCain miss that many votes in 2007, was he so busy running for Prez that he failed to do his job as a senator? That's the kinda work ethic i want as president; Ill lead when my schedule permits!!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:33:04 GMT

Voting Loberal is a GOOD THING !
Obama & Kennedy are our two BEST SENATORS

I think Obama also rated first in honesty...
While Billary rated 201 in honesty

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pat huntington ny — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:34:24 GMT

the National Journal wrag is nothing but right wing republican version of Pravda.

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Lynette, NYC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:38:54 GMT

This is being released to sway the independents perhaps???? they tend to stay in the middle........This is why the question is being asked by First read why are you releasing these numbers now??? because they dont work to Obama's favor......

Also this seems to show that Hillary Clinton was able to do her job as an elected Senator from NY better than the other two elected senators, even as she was campaigning. She showed up for more votes, although it is my understanding that alot of senators skip alot of votes.

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Billy, Normal, IL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:43:07 GMT

This just in... "National Journal rated the most irrelevent magazine."

This is yet another lame attempt at being part of the headlines. Good for Obama, though, as there are several positive ways to spin this. One way is to point out it's much better to be here than to be accused of consistently voting with the current president like a certain other candidate.

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Vincent in KC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:43:41 GMT

Well sounds like good news for Obama. I mean seeing how the conservitives have messed things up perhaps we need a liberal. I think in the next five years we will look back and at how silly we were to think that liberal was a bad word. I mean face it more people tune in to hear Rush for the comic value then cause they agree with him anymore. The die hard Repubs will not admit it yet but Bush has damaged the party worse then Carter's tenure did the Dems in the 80's. So Hillary or Obama I figure either way we win. Heck to hear the last of the diehard conservitives talk they have already lost with McCain, even if he would win. So let us have a rousing cheer for the new libral era that is about to be born. I just hope all of this is not to much for Cheney's heart I would hate to think something would happen to him before we can make his upcoming disgrace complete.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:49:20 GMT

A very informative blog, Mark. I like getting the facts behind the claims. These ratings always seem suspicious to me, like " 9 out of 10 dentists recommend Crest!" I appreciate the disclaimer regarding your past association with this publication, as well. Keep up the good work.

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J of Ark — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:51:02 GMT

So - you think someone who is MORE liberal than Kennedy and Finegold can actually win the general election, folks? Remember George McGovern? This will play from the Republican machine's megaphones for months on end if Obama is the Dem. candidate. This is finally getting to this issue of is he a uniter - probably not when you are coming this far from the left. Somehow moderates have embraced Obama to a great degree, but this reality check will shine some light on that feel-good sermonizing he has hypnotized them with.

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evie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:52:21 GMT

No, no, no. Everyone knows he is Republican-lite.

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john williams — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:52:42 GMT

wow.. i was a republican considering voting for obama based on his speeches, but if hes further to the left than openly socialist Bernie Sanders (the senator from Vermont) I don't think I can support him.

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ObamaRama — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:54:49 GMT

Yet his deluded cultists (and Chuckles & Co.) believe that he stands a snowball's chance in the GE. Thank goodness he isn't just, "too liberal", he's, "THE MOST LIBERAL"

Can you say POLITICAL SUICIDE?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

TEC-Spring -TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:55:57 GMT

Is the National Journal netural or biased?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

PBS, Chicago — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:57:01 GMT

I guess if it's Obama vs. McCain and the Republicans use this as a talking point, Obama can always respond that "John didn't even show up enough times to get a rating."

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Seco Spanter — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:59:04 GMT

Clinton and Obama represent the far left wing of the party. So does Edwards. The ultra-liberals are in total control of the Democrats now. Moderates need not apply.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

tom b, st. Michael, MN — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:59:17 GMT

Oh No, just what we need another looser like Kennedy or Kerry. If Obama gets the nomination, he will not even get 35% of the vote in the general. Obama is suicide for the Dems

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NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:02:28 GMT

Why is it Obama gets credit for missing votes because he's campaigning and Hillary doesn't get credit for voting 16 more times on issues I'm sure were important to each candidates constituents, while she was also campaigning. Obama supporters, can you see the Obama slant in the coverage by MSNBC? I just want some honest Obama supporters to come out and agree that the way Obama is portrayed is a lot different than Hillary is by the bias MSNBC.

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NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:06:21 GMT

I would like to know what important fence sitting votes did Obama not vote on because he was afraid it might come back to haunt him. There seems to be a history of him not voting on contentious issues, so he won't look bad on either side. What kind of courage is that? Does he not have any balls? You can fault Hillary voting in a way you don't like, but at least she votes. She does the work for her people of NY, unlike Obama for Ill.

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Bob, Ny, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:06:36 GMT

A bit hard for Obama to dispute these findings without highlighting his missed voting record. This also gives Hillary something to toss back at Obama's claims that she votes with Republicans.

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Wendy PA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:10:47 GMT

I'm sure tonight's debate will be no different than the others, Obama will prove that he's nothing without
his speech writers.

By convention time everyone will be tired of Obama and Clinton and wish they had a real nominee and start asking-why didn't we vote for Edwards?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Stu Hyvonen, Saginaw, MI — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:10:55 GMT

JUST WHO IS OBAMA?

Obama is not yet halfway through his first term as a U.S. Senator. Before that, he was an Illinois legislator and, before that, one of Chicago's "ward healers". In other words, he's nothing more than a neophyte, Chicago-type politico who has the ability to speak well. He's certainly never accompolished anything either in Chicago, in Illinois, nor the U.S. Senate to distinguish himself as an "agent of change".

"Hope" is a neat thing, providing that one has demonstrated the ABILITY transform hope into reality. Obama has NEVER demonstrated an ability to transform "hope" into "reality". If you think differently, please set forth any specific example of his actually doing so!--Can't be done because it's never happened. Obama is a pretty person with a "gift of gab", but has no substance.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Ron, TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:18:08 GMT

To Republicans, the ONLY thing worse than a liberal... is a Clinton!

And that's a glaringly blatant fact.

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obamawatch, LA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:20:22 GMT

I'm shocked! Mayabe that's why he wont' wear an American flag lapel pin.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

JD, SD,CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:22:55 GMT

MSNBC are absolutly in love with Obama.Sad I used to watch them because they were different that Fox news.Now MSNBC=TRASH THE CLINTONS CHANNEL bias and in love with Obama.

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jaycee, Ventura, California — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:24:53 GMT

So what is Hillary’s snappy comeback to McCain when he points out that Hillary was for the war in Iraq before she was against it, and once the polling turned negative she decided she wanted to cut and run? Sort of blunts the entire issue for Democrats, doesn’t it? Barack on the other hand can respond that he opposed going in, but was forced to do the responsible thing and fund our troops once they had already been foolishly committed to the field. Which is the stronger position?

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Patrick Meade, NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:25:04 GMT

Am I the only one who is really fed up with the complete double standard at play here. Although Obama missed a third of votes, he is still rated as the most liberal senator whereas John McCain missed an undisclosed number of votes and was not rated at all on the "liberal/ conservative" scale.

This analysis and related report, not to mention the timing, are seriously flawed and does great damage to whatever reputation the Journal had for good political journalism.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Jacob Newley, Bloomington IN — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:25:29 GMT

the National Journal wrag is nothing but right wing republican version of Pravda.

pat huntington ny

It is always a good thing to only get information from sources you agree with. That way, any dogmas you have will never be challenged, and you'll never feel bad about yourself.

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Betsy, NC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:25:32 GMT

Ohh, and I thought the endorsement from boozer Ted was sort of a kiss of death. THE most liberal? That will really have the independents flocking to him..NOT! I notice Obama is being pulled farther and farther to the left. I liked both Hillary and Barack. These recent developments make me pick Hillary.I thought he was smarter than that. Too bad.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

lucy michael washingtion,dc — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:25:37 GMT

I think you need to close our borders to many Hispanic one million illegally that is what we know and no wonder our economy is were it is we need a president will close the border and every one should come legal like every one less

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Rick, Ws, NC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:27:05 GMT

What?!? Obama is a liberal? Did anyone really think teddy kennedy would endorse anything else? For those of you blinded by the light from saint obamas halo he will get killed in the general by mcwar

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

JohnnyU, WA State — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:27:31 GMT

I just listened to John F Kennedy's speech regarding being called a liberal. Either ridiculous OR something to be very proud of depending on what you mean by liberal. Think for yourself, not by some label someone else stuck on someone. Barack is a good guy. Man, we're really entering the super-slime season now, watch out.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Independent woman for Obama, Pasadena, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:27:37 GMT

This is to any republican who was thinking about voting for Barack Obama before this article. I am an independent who was a republican until a few years ago. I am voting for Barack Obama and nothing any ratings system says will change this.

I urge everyone to listen, read and search for who Senator Obama is and not let someone else define him by affixing an empty label. If you take the time to do this, I feel confident you will say with Senator Obama "Yes we can!"

I am conservative in the old sense of the word. Generally, I want change to come slowly and institutions to be strengthened and solidified. However, after years of a President who claimed to be a conservative but acted against the Constitution and the legislature and ran up the largest debt in the history of our Country, I know that we need a serious course correction to get our country to a place where our institutions do reflect the ideals of our founding fathers, the United States is not a step away from bankruptcy and the rest of the world sees us as the light of the world again.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:29:34 GMT

I think this debate will be determined by how well Wolf does his job. I wll know by the very first question if he is for Obama or for the rest of the country to hear about the issues. I hope there is no questions about who snubbed who or what did Bill do? This is an important debate and people need to know how people voted, if they voted, what they will do about healthcare, jobs and the economy.

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jtk, tacoma wa — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:29:48 GMT

Pat, Boston, MA "Liberal - boy is it refreshing to hear that word again."

Well, if you need someone to tuck you in every night, then yeah, it's refreshing.

Pat, Boston, MA "Compassionate conservative - doesn't exist."

A liberal with brains - doesn't exist either.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Jim Banks, Towanda, PA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:30:54 GMT

Is First Read/MSNBC going to keep on making excuses for Obama. The fact is he is far left of Clinton and First Read making an excuse he was campaigning (otherwise he wouldn't be as liberal) just shows you how far some will go to cover the scant record available on the community activist from Chicago.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

karina l, st. cloud, mn — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:33:42 GMT

Obama missing votes, Obama missing money from is 2004 senate race, Obama needing a crook to help him buy a house, Obama getting nasty when he claims to be the candidate of the future and run a positive campaign, Ombama a member of the looser coalition of the demacratic party(Kennedy, Kerry, Dacshell. Why can't you Obama supporters see past this guy and MSNBC. If we elect this guy for the nomination the dems will loose the general by 65%. He is a rookie and nothing with out his speach writers. He has less practical experience than most people his age.

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bishop11c — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:36:49 GMT

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Tiffany Portland, Oregon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:38:40 GMT

I like seeing these rankings, mainly because they show how many votes a personal actually cast in a given year. To me it is important who actually bothers to show up to vote and do the job they were elected to do.

There isn't really a good reason to miss more than a small handful of votes barring illness or family emergency. If I missed so many important job duties (as I'm sure we can all agree voting is) because I was out seeking another job, I would be fired!!!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Irene — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:40:17 GMT

Oh No, just what we need another looser like Kennedy or Kerry. If Obama gets the nomination, he will not even get 35% of the vote in the general. Obama is suicide for the Dems

We will lose again with Obama. Think hard Dems

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Janice - Kettering, OH — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:42:14 GMT

....."Indeed, while Obama ranks as the magazine's most liberal senator of 2007, his ranking was 16th in 2005 and 10th in 2006."

Boy-oh-boy....I guess he's gone about as far as he can go. Maybe he should just stay in the Senate. At least the other Democrats can provide a balance there.

We don't need an ultra-liberal in the Whitehouse.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

ace-independent — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:42:34 GMT

i would think instead of using the tag liberal the word progressive should be used.

this doesn't harm obama.

the republicans may try to use it, but the social agenda that obama and hillary are using would be considered liberal no matter what the ranking in republicans mind.

liberal-progressive simply means that the democrats are willing to take on the everyday issues americans face. just as with kerry the republicans will try to use this no matter who the democratic nominee is.

in the neglect of the everyday american by the republicans this is a plus for the democratic nominee no matter who it is.

as far as this scaring away independents that is not true either. we have been wanting more social and domestic issues to be addressed. this will not scare away moderate or liberal independents. this may even attract some conservative candidates.

don't forget that after 7 years(soon to be 8)of george bush, liberalism or progressive thinking is not a scary thing to what americans are looking to get from government.

we(independents)want somethings that the republicans won't give. those independents that would find this bothersome were going to vote reublican no matter what. i would suggest that obama will attract more independents than any republcan.

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:45:50 GMT

So Obama is "the most liberal"? Guess what??? The Democratic base will NEVER elect him, neither will the "crossover" republicans! Hillary has always been considered more "middle of the road" and therefore: MORE ELECTABLE! Obama's fan base consists of college students at all those "huge" rallys ON campus...they don't even KNOW about the issues. It's the "My-Space" and "Facebook" crowd...they will jump on ANY bandwagon just for fun! Real Democrats: get ready to take back the White House...HILLARY 2008!!!!!!

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udontknowcrap, California — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:46:05 GMT

To: Sierra, SF (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:33 PM)

Where did you get that other data from, thin air?????????????

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Ron, TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:48:20 GMT

Obama is only 20,000 donors away from 250,000 for the month of January. Every dollar counts. I donated $10. A grandmother who didn't have a lot of money sent him $3.01 with a scripture passage. Every dollar will help America become One again. Join the movement!

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:51:00 GMT

To NY,NY: Excellent point!!!

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ObamaRama — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:52:20 GMT

Most people are missing the real info in the article, because it was addressed specifically. Sen Obama showed up to vote for the most important votes for his party, one no vote that was not for his party's agenda. Better than Billarie, who voted wrong on the most important votes. Remember quality over quanity, go get a prostitute if want quanity.

bishop11c (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:36 PM)

Looks like we have one here...

Kyl-Lieberman, Move-on.org

Where was Barry?

Did he push the wrong button?

Did he vote PRESENT?

Did we all misunderstand what he meant AGAIN?

That mean Harry Reid TRICKED Barry out of voting on Kyl-Lieberman, and so what that he didn't say a peep about it on the senate floor or in the DEBATE ON THE NIGHT OF THE VOTE.

You gotta BELIEVE!

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sharon walker, Folsom, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:58:19 GMT

Dear Friends:

Is Obama still a Senator?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:20 GMT

Hopefully this National Journal article will make it clear that of the two, Hillary and Obama, Hillary really is the one who is doing her job. The people of New York didn’t elect her twice because she was lazy. She worked hard to win her seat in the Senate and was overwhelmingly re-elected because she proved herself to the people of New York State.
Hillary has talked much about being ready on day one. I think this article helps prove that she means what she says. I have no doubt about her stamina or work ethic. I believe she will deliver for this county and am going to be so proud to vote for her in the upcoming primary next Tuesday here in Los Angeles.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

David Holmes, San Luis Obispo, Calif — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:23 GMT

Without being pro or anti-Obama, two things are clear: 1. The ratings can, of course, only be made on the basis of votes cast (excluding votes missed) and Sen. Obama certainly voted often enough to get a general sense of where he actually stands on the liberal/conservative spectrum. 2. Whether he's the most liberal Senator or only the 10th, the record indicates that he is very solidly at that end of the spectrum. We can all decide for ourselves if that's something we like or don't, but the information is useful in any case since it's not unfair to judge any politician on his or her actual voting record, as distinguished from campaign spin.

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Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:24 GMT

From Campaign Diaries:
1.31.2008

Primary polls: Key states tightening, including for
Republicans

Yesterday afternoon alone, poll numbers from New York,
California, Connecticut and Massachusetts showed Obama
tightening the race in all these states. With three
more polls this morning, we are starting to get a
better idea of where things are heading on Tuesday:

Rasmussen released a poll from California that has
Clinton down to a 3% lead, stunning progress on
Obama's part. Clinton is up 43% to 40%, with Edwards
still getting 9%, way more than the margin between the
two front-runners.
Confirming that (1) Clinton could get the nomination
on the strength of her Latino support and that (2) the
polarization of the white vote only applies to the
South, Clinton leads by 27% among Hispanics and trails
by 3% among whites....'

It's called MOMENTUM

And yes, Demcorats are the LIBERAL PARTY
Republicans are the CONSERVATIVES

OBAMA '08
Elect an HONEST Senator

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Tesha — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:01:49 GMT

Get ready because an apology along with 40 acres and a mule will only be a down payment. OBAMA '08 IS COMING!

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Billy, Normal, IL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:03:26 GMT

Has anyone else noticed the number of Hillary supporters that are obviously illiterate? That alone should tell you something.

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Ron Jeffers, Arizona Independent — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:05:11 GMT

So the National Journal labeled a Democratic Presidential candidate as "liberal" in an effort to sway us Independents away from that candidate? Sorry, but we Independents have no interest in reading your propaganda, and even if we did, we would likely be tempted to do just the opposite of what you would like us to do, based on your past recommendations. What else you got?

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Cathy & Mandy — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:06:19 GMT

the National Journal wrag is nothing but right wing republican version of Pravda.
pat huntington ny (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:34 PM)

The NATION (Most liberal magazine) supports Obama so I believe the National Journal isn't bias on this one. San Francisco loves Obama!

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:07:25 GMT

We need Hillary, she's the easiest to beat in November.

Monica, travelgate, whitewater, perjury, impeached. Fish in a barrel.

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Houston — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:07:26 GMT

After what Duhbya has done to this country in 8 years of "conservative" misrule, maybe voters won't be so easily convinced that "liberal" is a dirty word any more.

All of our great presidents were pretty liberal (including Republican Teddy Roosevelt, who wouldn't be nominate for dog catcher in the modern Republican party).

On the conservative side we've got Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Ronnie Reagan, who's legendary greatness is just that: a legend in the same sense that Big Foot is a legend. The difference is that Ronnie has better PR people than Big Foot.

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Ted Jackson, MI — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:08:11 GMT

First read,

Sorry. I'm sorry that anytime you put out a story criticizing a candidate that the canditate's supporters call you biased and unfair. I mean, really, it's laghable!! Just today, you had an article about Hillary ducking questions. Her people came out in droves calling you Hillary haters. Move forward an hour, you release this piece, and look at Obama's people come out in droves, saying the SAME thing.

I understand passion in your candidate, and wanting them to be treated fairly, but all the spin..... It's not just the media, I spend alot of time on these boards and the posters are in the biggest spin cycle I've seen since the corner laundry mat!!!

Some of the things that are said here, are just absolutly UNTRUE. I urge everyone to make their own decisions, with the NEEDS of this country in mind.

And just to let it be known. I am a young independent. I remember very fondly the success of the Clinton Administration. I have done my research, and find that, while i beleive Hillary would do a fine job, I beleive Obama will EXCEL in the position.

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ben dover — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:08:38 GMT

Is there such a thing as an unbiased news network? I don't think there is. MSNBC may be slanted toward Obama, just like CNN is slanted toward Clinton, so if you have a problem with the way MSNBC covers politics, then get your news somewhere else and quit complaining. And if you really want to get a well rounded view of the political scene, then you should probably be reading from many news sources and not just one. News is entertainment these days, and if you haven't realized that then it's about time you wake up.

Speaking of entertainment, reading some of these outrageous, biased, uninformed, and often mean spirited comments gives me something to do during the day. Keep up the good work.

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sean — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:09:04 GMT

What is National Journal trying to do?

Oh, please don't tell me you cared so much about informing the public before you actually issue!

Like msnbc asks, I'd love to find out why now when you know that the information is quite misleading!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

mute — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:09:55 GMT

Obama’s African Hubris
By Larry Johnson on January 31, 2008 at 10:57 AM in Barack Obama, Current Affairs

I suppose it is too much to ask of Obama supporters to read the following material and appreciate the arrogance and ignorance displayed by Senator Barack Obama, but folks, it appears he is going to do for Africa what George Bush has done for Iraq. Only worse. He is taking sides in a tribal war in Kenya that is on the verge of becoming a Rwanda-like genocide.

Really? Let’s start with this uncomfortable fact. The leader of the Kenyan Orange Democratic Movement opposition leader, Raila Odinga, is Barack Obama’s cousin. Barack may not put much stock in the relationship, but tribal allegiances are still strong in Kenya and Barack is clearly viewed as a Luo by his fellow tribesmen. Robert Ethan reported recently that:

Barack Obama has had a major impact on the recent disputed Kenyan election. He spoke in support of Orange Democratic Movement opposition leader Raila Odinga when in Kenya in 2006. The two men met last fall when Odinga visited America as each was preparing an “insurgency” campaign in their respective countries. In a recent BBC interview, Raila Odinga, averred that he and Obama were “old friends who spoke often on the telephone”. Odinga also said that he and Obama were cousins, a claim that the Obama campaign was unwilling to acknowledge, (given Odinga’s current difficulties) but did not deny.

Great. Obama’s cousin wants to be president. Is there a familial gene? If you are like most Americans you are blissfully unaware that two of Kenya’s tribes–the Luo and Kikuyu–are killing each other over a disputed election that Odinga, Obama’s cousin, claims was stolen from him. This dispute has been accompanied by violence:

A mob torched a church where hundreds had sought refuge Tuesday, and witnesses said dozens of people — including children — were burned alive or hacked to death with machetes in ethnic violence that followed Kenya’s disputed election.

The killing of up to 50 ethnic Kikuyus in the Rift Valley city of Eldoret brought the death toll from four days of rioting to more than 275, raising fears of further unrest in what has been one of Africa’s most stable democracies. . . .

President Mwai Kibaki, who was swiftly inaugurated for a second term Sunday after a vote that critics said was rigged, called for a meeting with his political opponents — a significant softening of tone for a man who rarely speaks to the press and who vowed to crack down on rioters.

But opposition candidate Raila Odinga refused, saying he would meet Kibaki only “if he announces that he was not elected.” Odinga accused the government of stoking the chaos, telling The Associated Press in an interview that Kibaki’s administration “is guilty, directly, of genocide.”

Obama is not responsible for the killings in Kenya. But he has shown shocking naivete in supporting his cousin, who in turn has been quite eager to exploit the familial/tribal tie with Obama. Worse, members of Obama’s foreign policy team have helped fan the flames of this mess. How? Are you sitting down? They got Dick Morris involved in the election.

Former Clinton aides currently working for Obama were the “mutual acquaintances” who directed Dick Morris to Kenya to advise the Odinga campaign in November of 2007, shortly after Odinga visited with Obama in America. Morris was an extremely divisive factor in the Kenyan elections, as a foreigner, a white man, and the creator of an antagonistic “have vs. have nots” campaign platform for Odinga’s ODM. He also suggested the current campaign of civil disobedience to protest the election result, including a “Million Person March”, a la Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

When things got out of hand following the election, Obama called Odinga repeatedly, but Mwai Kibaki, the leader of the Government would not return his calls as he perceives Obama to be biased toward his Luo relative Odinga in the conflict. Obama is featured prominently in ODM campaign posters, slogans, and songs in Kenya, and the plaintive phrase “A Luo will become President in America before a Luo will become President in Kenya” is often heard.

Obama also is providing the Republicans with the equivalent of an ammunition dump for destroying his candidacy should he become the nominee. The following articles are a preview of shit storm that will be unleashed on Obama.

Jerusalem Post:

But even in this atmosphere Obama stands out - for not only does he theoretically support appeasement, he is actively advancing the interests of Islamists seeking to take control over a state allied with the US.

Kenya currently teeters at the edge of political chaos and civil war in the wake of the disputed Dec. 27 presidential elections. Those elections pitted incumbent President Mwai Kibaki against Raila Odinga who leads the Orange Democratic Movement. While the polls showed the public favoring Odinga, Kibaki was declared the winner. Odinga rejected the results and his supporters have gone on rampages throughout the country that have killed some 700 people so far. Fifty people were murdered when a pro-Odinga mob set ablaze a church in which they were hiding.

Kibaki is close ally of the US in the war against Islamic terror. In stark contrast, Odinga is an ally of Islamic extremists. On August 29 Odinga wrote a letter to Kenya’s pro-jihadist National Muslim Leaders Forum. There he pledged that if elected he would establish Sharia courts throughout the country; enact Islamic dress codes for women; ban alcohol and pork; indoctrinate schoolchildren in the tenets of Islam; ban Christian missionary activities, and dismiss the police commissioner, “Who has allowed himself to be used by heathens and Zionists.”

Daniel Johnson, NY Sun:

Who is behind these massacres? The opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has had a good press in the West, after he accused the president, Mwai Kibaki, of rigging the election. But the victims of the recent violence have mostly been members of Mr. Kibaki’s tribe, the Kikuyu, while those who have gone berserk are supporters of Mr. Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement, which is dominated by the rival Luo tribe.

Whether Mr. Odinga has ordered his men to commit murder and arson is unclear. But his own background does not exactly suggest enthusiasm for democracy and the rule of law. Mr. Odinga’s father, Oginga Odinga, led the Communist opposition during the Cold War and Raila Odinga was educated in Communist East Germany.

I can see the headline now, Obama’s Commie Uncle. Democrats banking on Obama to bring a new Camelot to Washington need to pause and ask some tough questions. Their refusal to ask Obama about his familial ties in Kenya, about his foreign policy inexperience, and about his meddling in the Kenyan election, will eventually come up.

There may be an innocent explanation for all of this. But sticking one’s head in the sand and hoping these uncomfortable issues go away is not a strategy for victory in November.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:11:59 GMT

jaycee, Ventura, California:'...So what is Hillary’s snappy comeback to McCain when he points out that Hillary was for the war in Iraq before she was against it, and once the polling turned negative she decided she wanted to cut and run?...'

Jaycee, Hillary can say she FLIP FLOPPED !!

She can say she 'transitioned' between her 'general election' mode Foreign policy to her 'primary mode' Foreign policy.....

.... and don't worry, hse'll change her position AFTER Obama's inaugaration !

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Barbara C., Pompano Beach, FL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:15:05 GMT

And the Conservative Republicans think John McCain is the most liberal senator....LOL

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Faith — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:18:28 GMT

Dear Ron from TX, I will join you!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:18:34 GMT

Being a Liberal is not wrong. Being a Conserative in not wrong either. calling either one wrong is. Does it matter what Obama label's himself? I don't think so. Even Nixon and other Republicans in the 1960's called themselves Liberal. Most people who describe themselves as Liberal see that the government can step into help the society where there is no help.

What does Conservatism stand for? Well, what I see is that business should not be bothered with regulations that protect workers and their wages as well as the enviroment among other things. The Conservatives seem to believe that if you work hard enough, then you can do anything. That doesn't always work because businesses are always looking for a cheaper way to do things.

The other side from you is always looking to make how you look or your perspective (and what it is called) something evil that people should not like. Look at titles that have come out by Ann Coulter -- If Democrats had Brains they would be Republicans. Titles like that need to stop because that puts Americans into "us" or "them" catagories. We can't have that any more!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

sonya, atlanta, ga — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:19:34 GMT

Last week Obama was being compared to Reagan. Now Clinton lovers are bashing him for being too liberal. At least he isn't a give a $5,000 baby bond to every teen pregant girl. I guess that was Clinton's socialistic plan to beg forgiveness for Bill's welfare reform. I could see teens getting pregant every 18 months just to get the cash. Any way, McCain already has Hillary number. He said in the SC debate, that he was a true leader-didn't vote for the war and turn against it once the polls indicated Americans were no longer supportive. So the Republicans can peg her as a flip flopper (just like Kerry), a socialist, a person of no moral character (Hill/Bill). Plus, Democrats don't act like Bill has been depriving himself all these years. the NYTimes ran a story about how many times Hillary visited her home in up state New York. Not many. The Republicans are waiting with baited breath for Ms. Clinton.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

ace-independent — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:20:00 GMT

good point ron jeffers

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

AJ, Middletown, Ohio — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:21:44 GMT

Well Said Sierra from SF, couldn't have stated it better.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

TheTruthAboutObama-mama — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:21:59 GMT

I have a question to Obama supporters...is it true that if elected president, one of his first executive orders will be to impose monetary reparations against all white americans to be paid to all black americans of slavery decent as payback for slavery?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:25:01 GMT

Full disclosure: This reporter worked and wrote for National Journal from 1997 to 2003.

This explains the anti-Hillary post that come from First Read. I don't know how you get someone who was a Far Right Wing player, to come in an be objective about Hillary Clinton. This explains alot.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:25:43 GMT

From Campaign Diaries:

'...Update: Gallup's latest national tracking poll numbers are out, and they show Obama continuing to gain ground. He is now trailing 43% to 39%, a stunning come back as Barack trailed by double-digits just three days ago....'

STUNNING !
Can you say MOMENTUM ?

Obama '08
Honesty, Integrity, Character
It ALL COUNTS

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

thedoc — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:27:10 GMT

Obama was getting blasted not too long ago by Clinton supporters for supposedly being an admirer of Reagan, and therefore presumably too conservative and out of touch with his own party. Now those same supporters are blasting Obama for being too liberal, and voting too often for his own party. Makes me think some of the pro-Clinton faction are fashioned in her own image, and will "say anything" to help her get elected.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Sierra, SF — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:29:02 GMT

From Campaign Diaries:

In Georgia, Insider Advantage shows Obama ahead 52% to 36%. John Edwards was not included here either...'

'...PPP also has a Georgia survey out, and it confirms Obama's lead. In a survey taken after Edwards's withdrawal, Obama is ahead 51% to 41%....'

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Independent Dude — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:30:55 GMT

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Rose, Boston, MA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:32:31 GMT

It's not such a big deal that they're releasing the record. Obama has his record posted on his website, as do many other senators. I'm tired of hearing experience v. inexperience, something that Clinton shouts at the top of her lungs every chance she gets. All of them are senators, so they all have political experience. The difference between the amount of time that Clinton has been a senator as opposed to Obama is not that significant (5 yrs) when you consider it in proportion to their ages.
I do think it reflects poorly on McCain that he has missed so many votes. It bothers me when politicians use certain positions merely as a launching pad to their next political position (I don't think McCain is doing this, but it is a valid criticism of Obama, and perhaps Clinton to some extent).

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Okie NOT from Muskogee — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:33:45 GMT

My first time to comment on all the comments I've been reading for several months now. Are you people Democrats? I can't always tell from the vitriole spewed against our Democratic candidates. I've been a Democrat for 40 years and have never been prouder of the candidates we have before us. While I may vote for Hillary, I will certainly support Obama if he wins our party's nomination. The choice is tough, but it's a win-win for the Democratic Party regardless of the final outcome. Unless, of course, we so thoroughly trash our own party's candidates that we convince not only Democrats, but Republicans and Independents, as well, to vote for McCain out of some misguided fear that either Hillary or Obama would not be suitable as President. Please. I don't think I could handle another 4 years of a Republican President - nor could our country. Let's talk subtantive issues - not trash. Thanks.

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NoBama, arkansas — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:35:05 GMT

The key phrase "Obama missed a third of those votes". Too busy trying to be president to have time to be senator, eh?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Art Garfield — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:38:49 GMT

I don't understand the Obama crowd. Obama goes around and says he's the one that can work with Republicans and compromise on legislation and yet his voting record is one of being far left, uncompromising and divisive. I like how he says he has such and such a program reform (like his Social Security Reform by raising payroll taxes) and says and "I'll work to get it passed." As if the Congress and Senate would approve a tax hike on the working class of this country. He says one thing and has shown to do another. He talks about unity and attacks President Clinton and the New Democrats. He says the campaign isn't about race but is quick to point out on Oprah that he's the only black senator. He says he won't take money from lobbyists but in fact takes money from PACs and companies and lobbyists and slum lords. When he loses an primary, he accuses the otherside of cheating. When Edwards left the race, he mentioned Edwards three times and talked about himself and the campaign. He claimed in that speech he would help the poor, but actually while working with Rezko as client participated in evicting poor people from their rental properties.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Art Garfield — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:41:01 GMT

"Has anyone else noticed the number of Hillary supporters that are obviously illiterate? That alone should tell you something."

Of course, the true nature of an Obama supporter is to attack the messenger and not the message.

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Dan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:41:44 GMT

I for one, don't want to hear Liberal and Conservative anymore. As far as I can tell, the words have lost their original meaning.
Liberal now means someone who disagrees with Rush.
Conservative means someone who agrees with Rush.

Depending on his mood, or the ability for him to reason out the damage of a no government society, both words have become a moving target.

Obama is now the most liberal because he decided to run for President of the US, and they're still using the same old labels that Reagan coined.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

gbenga, brooklyn, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:42:46 GMT

the only place for real new is talk radio. MSNBC has lost all reputation during this election process. even fox would have tried to diguise there point of view better. chris mathews, from here on is nothing but a self righteous loud mouth that lies about being objective and taking politicians to task. i wonder if bill gates is pushing them to endorse Obama like the owner of fox pushes its anchors. the only good thing on msnbc is keith obaman and the absolute worse is loud mouthed ignoramous high school graduate, Tucker. i have never witnessed a more biased reporting and shameless and limitless promotion of a person than what msnbc does for obama. there is reason to believe in a bill gates conspiracy since bill is a hippy product of the 60s. i mean cnn, the most mediocre news provider on planet earth has proven more jonalistic credibility during this election period. if hillarry was to loose fair and square, i would be fine by it. but not like this. bill clinton must be the most hated man in the news media as nothing he says reported fairly. he is often spun to say something more sinister than what he actually says. he answers a reporter's question and hes answer is mis interpreted. yes, i will say it, THIS WHOLE THING IS A FAIRY TALE!! It is similar to a running back thats being helped to more yardage from 3 of his 'O' linemen pushing him forward, when he would have otherwise being stopped short 10 yards before. i'm going back to the way i used to get my news before, on AIR AMERICA radio. i am so disgusted!!!!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Eddie, NJ — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:45:30 GMT

Sierra,

You have to be the MOST annoying poster I have ever come across. Individuals like you lessen the case for Obama. Although you are entitled to your own opinions, comments, etc., it would be wiser to use your time volunteering for Obama rather than "cut & paste" articles that have NOTHING to do with the subject. The subject being that Obama is the most liberal voting senator (when he does show up to vote) than any other. An attack that will be used in the general election.

If Obama struggles with the heat given to him by Hillary, he will fail when the full rank and file Republican party goes after him. Like Edwards said on his exit speech, the candidate must have a "backbone." Something I don't see Obama having.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Dolores Fleming — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:48:37 GMT

The young people are for obama.but the baby bommers and the senior citizens are not.The is no way in hell will we have a black president or a black first lady.Michelle Obama has said that they are ready to take over Washington.Since when he has no experience.He has not been up in washington Two years and even said that he never got into Washington but he knew it needed a change.If he never got onto washington how would he know it needed a change.It has been said Obama is like a bun with no filling.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

R--, Montgomery, AL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:51:01 GMT

I am a black female and consider myself an independent. I don't like the conservative politics of the repubs., or the liberal politics of the dems. in general. What I want to know is how can I make an intelligent decision on who to vote for during the upcoming "Super Tuesday" primary. I don't know enough about Obama, McCain, Romney or Huckabee to vote for any of them. These days its hard to know who to trust anymore. Where can I get honest and not biased facts on these candidates and their voting record.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Mid-Thirties, Non-Facebook Voter for Obama — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:51:10 GMT

Cathy from Upstate NY,

I'm sick of your patronizing supercilious comments about anyone who dares not think like you. I am a mid-30s male who could run circles around you and your crowd in any intelligence test you choose and who has never had a Facebook account. But, I'm smart enough to realize a lying phony when I see her. Too bad that with all your "experience," you still can't.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Scott — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:52:41 GMT

There's one thing worse than a liberal to Indpendents & Republicans. A Clinton. The fact that Barack ON THE ISSUES is more of a Democrat is hilarious given all the chatter about women who say they "vote on the issues." De-nial.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:54:10 GMT

His good judgment and experience are winning over party stalwarts.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-brooks31jan31,0,783039.column

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:55:05 GMT

Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced during the ceremony that he is supporting Obama, a democratic candidate for president. Other Obama supporters include Texas State Rep. Norma Chavez of El Paso, Sunland Park Mayor Ruben Segura, New Mexico State Reps. Antonio Lujan, Joseph Cervantes, Jeff Steinborn and Nathan Cote.

http://www.lcsun-news.com/news/ci_8112357

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:56:08 GMT

The Nation--- The Choice
by Christopher Hayes

... But the candidacy of Barack Obama represents by far the left's best chance to, in Buchanan's immortal phrasing, take back the bigger half of the country. It's a chance we can't pass up.

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080218/hayes

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Greg, NH — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:56:41 GMT

Ok. Lets put aside all of the mud-slinging, name calling and offenses!

There is one thing I have to say about Obama; when you look at the REFORMS (consisting of a number of bills) he DID push through legislature, I think he did a wonderful job supporting what he is telling us today. Kirk Dillard, a Republican also in the senate agreed that Obama definately shows strong character to lead this country was one of those that Obama "united" in order to have one of the toughest bills move from a long time stationary position.

Lets talk experience: above any other senator that could not be as effective, Obama came in with a view that strength is in numbers and chose those that were most effective at addressing the Ethics Reform.

What happened here? Do you people not realize that he was able to step RIGHT in to an environment and immediately identify one of the biggest problems this nation has had for many presidencies over and over again? Strong holds by lobbyist.. Lets see, the oil industry is SO large in the united states that those who make their millions cannot afford to be challenged by environmental issues therefore, the oil lobbyist step in and pay billions of dollars to "politicians" and their "deficits" to gain priority over other more important bills. This is how EASY it is to be sold out by the President. And I will assure you, Bush is NOT leaving office without making sure there is a VERY big I.O.U. Ahead of his departure, Barack Obama has already pushed a bill through legislature that exposes lobbyist, how much and their intent of use of their contributions as to provide a sense of "control" to under the table negotiations with these guys.

And I commend Obama for not just identifying with this but, the manner of which he addressed it. He pulled together resources from both Democrat and Republican parties and they ALL did their piece to help with this reform.

People, look at the writing on the wall! Even Bill Clinton when HE was president did NOT have an effective method to deal with this issue! This is the "experience" Hillary brings with her! The "Fairy Tale" syndrome because HE failed is why it is such a fairy tale. Problem is, Obama has ALREADY started contradicting it by carrying out part of his plan during his residence in the senate!! Don't you people see? As long as Hillary down-play Obama's SERIOUS accomplishments and Americans are foolish enough NOT to look into it, this makes Obama appear as though he is tossing hot air. This is NOT true! Obama has already STARTED using his methodologies! They are already proven absolutely EFFECTIVE!! He's pushed at some tough bills and unlike many before him, have been able to get them moved; that is more than ANYONE can say for Bills Presidency AND Hillary's so called experience!

That is more than what can be said for even some VETERAN senators! I think Barack Obama is on to something with his methods of Unite and Conquer; he has ALREADY proven by his accomplishments and HOW he's accomplished them that his methods WORK, they are EFFECTIVE and there is true positive RESULTS!!

Putting aside all of the unnecessary garbage slinging, it is even more amazing that he got these things done and stood by his word of keeping the lobbyist away! He has demonstrated that things CAN be done without selling out the White House and its political power! He has already demonstrated with these reforms that it ISN'T so far fetched to bring people from every background; Democrat and Republican alike to actually PUSH THOSE REFORMS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE! Not only did he think it or, stand behind it but, he brought people together, believed in it and GOT THE JOB DONE!!!! Now we can't get ANY better than having real life examples before us to be a witness to and I think Barack Obama has done a far better than average job demonstrating that it can be done by the reality of attacking some of the toughest bills! And he wasn't even considering being the American President when he DID do this!

Wake up and smell the coffee America; your BEST candidate; proof positive by examples of his ability and experience has already been performed FOR you! What is left to question accept the words of a lying, failed President and his wife? They couldn't do it so no one can! Right! Obama did it and he wasn't President! Now imagine what he CAN do for the rest of our issues when he DOES become President.

Obama 08! Get on the RIGHT wagon people....

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Bruce Wayne, Gotham City — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:56:43 GMT

This country deserves the leaders we choose, the policies they put forth and the embedded, self-interested media that portrays the leaders and the policies. We deserved Bush, we deserved Clinton, we deserved Bush (again) and we will deserve Clinton (again) if that is who we choose. Look around the world and ask yourself if anyone does democracy better? And with all that in mind, now that we have a narrow field of viable candidates, let us choose a leader who best recognizes (and emphasizes) the concept of government by, of and for THE PEOPLE. How that concept is interpreted is up to you/us because, after all, by November, we will get who we deserve.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Jeff, Austin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:59:59 GMT

If that is the case how can he reach across aisles like he's campaigning. That's odd, here's the question:

Can Barack Obama reach across aisles while being the most Liberal Senator in 2007?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1668

.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:00:20 GMT

The Minnesota Daily

"A real voice for change"

"The editorial board endorses Barack Obama for President of the United States"

On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Minnesota voters will gather to choose nominees for the next president of the United States. On Tuesday, the Editorial Board urges you to make your voice heard and to consider Sen. Barack Obama for your vote.

http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2008/01/31/72165262

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Aaron, Bozeman, MT — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:01:55 GMT

Where is the ranking for most 11th century conservative?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

kj, Dallas, TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:04:48 GMT

Liberal, adj. 1. Generous 2. Abundant, ample 5. Respectful of the ideas or behavior of others: tolerant.

Yep, I'm happy to say that Sen. Barack Obama is a Liberal.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Paul, NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:07:55 GMT

<<To: Sierra, SF (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:33 PM)

Where did you get that other data from, thin air?????????????
udontknowcrap, California (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:46 PM)>>

You need to know just to scroll past the Sierra screech.....spends all day as the cut & paste hatchet queen with nary an original thought in that petty little head....

Can't wait till next Tuesday.....Obama-man can never overtake the early voters who have already given Hillary her double digit lead in most of the 22 states - can you say - California???!!!

HILLARY '08

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Jay Link, Chicago, IL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:08:09 GMT

Has anyone else noticed the number of Hillary supporters that are obviously illiterate? That alone should tell you something.

Billy, Normal, IL (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:03 PM)
_________________________________________________________

Well now Billy, Being a degreed , very successful business professional who is supporting Hillary, I find your comment offensive, condescending and obviously biased in many ways.
Why don't you try to just stick the the relevant facts of this election. Oh wait, that's right you're an Obama supporter, you can't.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:09:40 GMT

The Santa Fe New Mexican
--
Our nation needs a Democrat; Obama's a better choice-

On the other side of this weekend lies Super Tuesday — or Super Duper Tuesday in its new, 24-state form that could well determine both parties' presidential nominees.
New Mexico is part of it — a small part, given our big state's small population, but there's enough of a role that the two remaining Democratic challengers are mounting campaigns for the 26 of our 38 convention delegates to be chosen that day — out of 2,000 nationwide — in what's being called a party caucus.
--
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Opinion/Editorial_Nation_needs_a_Democrat__Obama_s_a_better_choice

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

JFORD, Sacramento, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:12:41 GMT

I am shocked by the nastiness of the HRC supporters.. As an Independent there is a clear distinction b/t the Obama ppl and the Clinton ppl. Optimism vs pessimism..

May the best Dem win. My vote is w/ OBAMA ON TUESDAY

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

jj — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:14:51 GMT

NO ON CLINTONS whatever happens.

-maybe McPain will be smart and select a running mate-like Romney-with a brain.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Mike, Pasadena CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:22:59 GMT

Why is everyone missing the obvious here:

Hillary was able to vote more because her house-hold name allowed her to attend relatively few fundraisers and rallies early on. Obama, on the other hand, was a prohibitive underdog at the start and had to dedicate more of his time to getting his campaign going. The same logic more than applies to Macain, who had to essentially recessitate his campaign from scratch over the summer.

As for the content of the votes, if you would actually see how Obama and Clinton specifically differed, you'll notice that the difference betweem are incredibly minute: to ascribe some significance to the actual rankings is pretty unscientific.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:25:52 GMT

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Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Michael — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:30:02 GMT

Can't you Hillary supporters decide what you want? One day, it's a strong liberal with a proven record, now it's a wishy-washy centrist who will triangulate her votes, just Like Bill. Obama stands firm with the base of the party, while he has the appeal to reach out to the center to bring them on board, rather than searching for the center, and then claiming following the polls there makes her a strong leader. Gimme a break people, the winds are blowing in Obama's favor, if Clinton doesn't close the deal on 5 Feb by dominating the big states (and I mean dominating, taking a 200-delegate lead at least out of Tuesday), she's in deep trouble.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:30:41 GMT

Over 1,500 people showed up to a town hall with Barack in East Los Angeles, California on a beautiful, sunny day...
Barack spoke about the need to provide every child with a quality education and provide affordable health care for all Americans. The crowd chanted "Si Se Puede!"

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Michael — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:34:28 GMT

Here's another thing I've never liked about this surver, it's not really a measure of liberal/conservative, it's more partisan dem vs. partisan republican. What defines a vote as liberal or conservative, it's how the party vote went (voting the democratic line makes it a liberal vote, voting the republican line makes it a conservative vote).

As an example, one of the votes counted was the ethics reform bill. Your vote on that says little about your ideology, it talks about which version of reform you supported, the Democrats or the Republicans. Voting one way or the other doesn't tell you about liberal or conservative philosophy.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

A D Arnold — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:35:17 GMT

What is so wrong with being liberal? As a God fearing person, it is our responsibility to take care of each other. Why is that conservatives think they are always right? There are good and bad people all around, what bothers me is that the so called "Right Wing" folks tend to be a bunch of hypocrites! My rule in life is that everyone has an opinion but until an individual has personally walked in another person's shoes, all you have is an opinion. I am sick and tired of those in this country that are always saying what poor people need to do, none of the candidates can truly relate except Obama. Bless people like John Edwards who really care about people. It is time for this country to be lead by someone that can relate to ALL people.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Mary, Decatur, GA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:40:49 GMT

The focus should be the fact that Obama missed a third of the votes! Liberal or not, that is unacceptable for someone who wants to lead our country. I want a President who actually shows up and takes the job seriously enough to make reasonable and experienced based decisions. We've had enough of inexperienced absentee Presidents after 7 years of the Bush debacle. I'm voting Hillary Clinton on Feb. 5 and hopefully, in November.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Ellie Richardson — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:41:11 GMT

I'm an African/American,but,still don't believe that
obama have the experience like Hillary.If obama win the nomination we Democrat's will no be going to the inauguration.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Karen, Los Angeles CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:41:52 GMT

Who cares about Obama? I'm for Hillary all the way to the White House. Super Tuesday can not come soon enough for me - just 4 more days.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:43:26 GMT

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Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Ana Houston,TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:43:34 GMT

And people think Obama is more elecatable? A far left liberal with a painful thin resume, a funny middle name. Get real people, since when did a far left ever win a general election? McGovern? Mondale? Dukakis?Gore? Join Kerry? The only Democrat won twice is Bill Clinton and he is a moderate.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Karen, Los Angeles — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:44:37 GMT

I wish people would learn how to spell. Americans are terrible at spelling and grammar and we're supposed to be able to communicate in English.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

iowan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:45:13 GMT

Dog bites man.

Wake me up when you find some real news. I'll be snoozing beside Johnny the Grumpy Geezer McCain.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Karen, Los Angeles — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:46:15 GMT

40 Acres and a Mule is director Spike Lee's production company. I sure as heck don't want 40 acres and a mule. I'd rather have a penthouse view!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

JE4Prez, Guilford, Indiana — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:47:28 GMT

Who cares anymore? The Democratic Party let the best candidate walk away from race. JOHN EDWARDS please come back!! Edwards could beat any of the Republicans and make this country proud. John Edwards stands for all Americans not just Democrats.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

John Doe — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:51:28 GMT

i am so sad to think of Obama getting the nomination.It will be 4 more years of the same thing we have now. So many I hear will not vote or vote Republican if its Obama. Thats really bringing them in and togeather.He forgot to tell us he works for the other side.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Jim , Eugene , Oregon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:52:03 GMT

yep and damn proud of it !

Obama has pulled even with Clinton in California !

YES WE CAN !

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

slowtrain — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:55:29 GMT

This is nothing but phantom-truth mongering. Out of their rumor mills, they present us with facts — that McCain and Obama missed a lot of votes in the senate in 2007, because they were both out campaigning for their bid for the presidency.

Then they twist the facts to lead us in the direction they want us to go. Here again they managed to treat two sets of incomplete data, based on scanty statistical samples, so subjectively, as to find it necessary to release their skewed analysis of Obama’s voting data, with its apparent intended conclusions, but not McCain’s. There is absolutely no value in this despicable harsh. It is misinformation, pure and simple; aimed to arm those who know how to use it to cast shadows on a good and honest man. As Abraham Lincoln said, “The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.”

The surest way to manufacture “truth” from a lie is by bringing statistics to bear on the lie. Statistics is here again, dubiously used, in the words of Andrew Lang, “as a drunken man uses lampposts for support rather than for illumination.” Everyone knows that anything can be proven statistically. Readers should take stuffs like this for what they are — lies, as William W. Watt admonished, “Do not put your faith in what statistics say until you have carefully considered what they do not say.”

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Ann, Hohenwald, TN — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:57:26 GMT

Billy from Norman, all of us that have voted or going to vote for HILLARY, really appreciate you calling us illiterate. Now, I wonder if that is the pot calling the kettle black? It seems to me that we are all smart enough to want to back a winner for the democrat party. Hillary is the best one for president. When she talks, it is with substance. When Barrack Hussien talks, all he talks about is about change and being able to get the independents and republicans to vote democrat. Where's the beef? I don't think he knows that there is more to talk about than this. Bless his heart!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Mandi, Santa Clarita, CA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:57:41 GMT

Think people . . .Do we really want Monica Lewinsky's ex-boyfriend's wife in the White House? Do we really want fledgling Obama in the White House-he speaks well, (so did someone else in Germany once upon a time) I'll give you that but he is someone who is definitely not a proven commodity. Let's be smarter than to get caught up in first woman president or first African American president - we need a proven leader for tough times-Proven leader where are you?

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Ron, California — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:01:15 GMT

To : Sierra, SF (Sent Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:00 PM)
Wishfull thinking!

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New state polling data shows McCain with modest leads over Romney in California and Illinois (see summary of Rasmussen Reports Super Tuesday polls). Data released yesterday shows McCain leading Romney in Connecticut. McCain also leads both Clinton and Obama in general election match-ups. An Inside Report by Robert Novak looks at the question of whether the likely Republican nominee is politically conservative.
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Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:04:36 GMT

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Kat — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:06:56 GMT

hummm, well how is that going to play in the middle of the country? I for one think the more liberal the better, but I am realist and know that "the most liberal" senator will NOT get elected in Nov. The country is still way too conservative for that kind of vote. Yet another reason(as if we needed more)to vote for Hillary in the primaries-she can and will win in November!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:08:11 GMT

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:09:11 GMT

The Fresno Bee (CA)

Obama is the best choice for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday. Obama now best choice for DemocratsOn issues key to our Valley, he holds moderate views.
As a former community organizer, civil rights lawyer and state legislator, Obama is familiar with real issues people face, and he has worked to solve them on the ground. His own childhood gives him a worldly perspective that transcends old ethnic barriers. Although well-educated, with a Harvard law degree, he also has an intuitive sense of people and issues.

His communications skills could push Americans of all ages, but especially the young, to give more of themselves to aid the less fortunate in their communities.

Critics say Obama's lack of experience at the highest levels of government might lead to mistakes. But that risk is smaller, in our view, than the benefit of moving on from the current generation of politicians who have dominated presidential politics longer than some young voters have been alive.

http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/story/361530.html

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Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:10:07 GMT

North Dakota's Congressman Earl Pomeroy endorsed Barack Obama , citing his ability to work with Americans of all ideologies and all parties to get things done.
Barack Obama reflects the values of the heartland – he has the unique ability to bring people of all ideologies and parties together to make progress," said Congressman Pomeroy...
In North Dakota, Obama has also been endorsed by U.S. Senator Kent Conrad. The Obama campaign is the only Democratic campaign with offices in the state, located in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, and Minot

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:11:01 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn.—Connecticut Congressmen John Larson and Chris Murphy threw their support to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday ahead of his planned visit to the state next week.

more stories like thisLarson, whose 1st District includes Hartford and the surrounding towns, is vice chairman of the House Democratic caucus. Murphy, whose 5th District covers the western part of the state, is a freshman House member.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2008/01/31/congressmen_larson_murphy_to_endorse_barack_obama/

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:12:02 GMT

Volcker: I Endorse Obama
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker is the latest big-name endorsement for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, lending his gravitas in the financial world to a presidential candidate whose biggest hurdle is to convince voters he is experienced enough to be president.

“After 30 years in government, serving under five Presidents of both parties and chairing two non-partisan commissions on the Public Service, I have been reluctant to engage in political campaigns. The time has come to overcome that reluctance,” Mr. Volcker said in a statement today. “However, it is not the current turmoil in markets or the economic uncertainties that have impelled my decision. Rather, it is the breadth and depth of challenges that face our nation at home and abroad. Those challenges demand a new leadership and a fresh approach.”

He concluded: “It is only Barack Obama, in his person, in his ideas, in his ability to understand and to articulate both our needs and our hopes that provide the potential for strong and fresh leadership. That leadership must begin here in America but it can also restore needed confidence in our vision, our strength, and our purposes right around the world.”

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2008/01/31/volcker-i-endorse-obama/

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jmartel, burlington, vt, — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:12:03 GMT

Well, well, well, a man that votes [present - because he refuses to say yes or no, a man that misses important senate votes ( in his firstterm in the senate) and now - by his votes is listed as the MOST liberal senator. If he is elected we will have a president that has no guts, no firm convictions to share, and no responsibility for the way the nation runs. it will always be someone else to blame. He is all talk with good speech writers and he is clean -BECAUSE to get dirty he would have to ACTUALLY make a decision. He has no plan, he has no proven changes, he has no real way to dig in and do the hard stuff.
We need someone who has somebackground of success and a firm understanding of how to make change. If he is elected we will be worse off than we are now with Bush. I don't think we - the united states - can survive any more inept management. Look long and hard at McCain or Clinton. Chose from that duo - both hard workers - take your preference - but atleast know that either one will be able to move us ahead.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Marbw — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:13:01 GMT

4 Edwards Delegates Throw Support to Obama

This morning, Mr. Obama’s New York office announced that four Edwards delegate candidates in New York City had switched their support to the Illinois senator.
In the 14th Congressional District, which includes the East Side of Manhattan and part of Queens, Betsy Feist and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson are supporting Mr. Obama now. So are two delegate candidates — Marc A. Landis, a Democratic district leader, and Bobby Berlin — in the 8th Congressional District, which includes the West Side of Manhattan and a part of southern Brooklyn.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/4-edwards-delegates-throw-support-to-obama/

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Karen, Los Angeles — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:14:41 GMT

Okie not from Muskogee - I am also a Democrat and I will vote for the Republican if Obama is the Democratic nominee. Obama has no experience and I am fearful of what could happen at this critical time of our country's history to have him as the President. Period. Go Hillary or Go McCain/Romney/Huckabee. Those are this Democrat's choices.

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Kat, Huntington, WV — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:15:43 GMT

Dear Independent Dude
That kind of negative, childish name-calling gets us nowhere. Calling Clinton supporters stupid does not strengthen Obama's argument or give us any clearer picture of exactly what he wants to do for this country. It only makes you and others who engage in this kind of behavior sound like the ones who are unintelligent. Stick to the issues, debate them with some intelligence and we will all be better for it.
Dr. Kat Williams

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Charles Barbour — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:20:35 GMT

I would have to see all 99 bills that were voted on to see what the liberal way means.
I never have an opinion on anything based solely on someone elses perspective. Information on nearly everything of substance that any of the current presidential candidates have done in their lives is available for your reading pleasure on the internet, including the congressional records.
If you have time to read this nonsense, you have time to read what these people voted on for yourself.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Eric, NY, NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:27:21 GMT

Obama's Liberal? Tell that to him

It was January 17, 2001, and Illinois state senator Barack Obama was on WTTW11's "Chicago Tonight." Discussing his opposition to Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft, Obama praised newly-elected President Bush's new nominee for Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. "The proof in the pudding is looking at the treatment of the other Bush nominees," Obama said. "I mean for the most part, I for example do not agree with a missile defense system, but I dont think that soon-to-be-Secretary Rumsfeld is in any way out of the mainstream of American political life. And I would argue that the same would be true for the vast majority of the Bush nominees, and I give him credit for that. "So I don't want to be pegged as being far left simply because I find certain aspects in John Ashcroft's record to be divisive or offensive," Obama continued. "I think it's legitimate for me to raise that. As I said before, if he brought before us a nominee who didn't agree with me on affirmative action and yet said that, you know, I do think that and showed a history for showing regard and concern for racial justice, if he came before us and said I oppose a woman's right to choose, or I oppose abortion, I find it religiously offensive, and yet I do respect, for example, the notion that we shouldn?t be solving these things with violence, historically, if that had been what was said, then I don't think I would object. And I think that's a fair position to take."

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Independent Dude, PHd — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:29:09 GMT

It's a pity to watch the week of mind and easily influence youth blinded by carefully choreographed slogans and speeches - a wolf in sheep's clothing. Can’t quite understand how so many can fall in line behind someone based on generalities and slogans. How easily we are fueled.

Obviously you can't read, otherwise you would have seen that I wasn't the one who posted that part; but rather the reply.

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Heather, Anchorage, AK — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:40:04 GMT

I can help but be concerned about a Senator that votes present instead of no if he does not agree to the language in the bills being voted for. If you don't agree with it you vote no. Democrates can't put the most liberal Democrate up HE will lose to the Republican candidate.

Hilary is more middle of the road and the republicans that do not agree with the war or more of the same will vote for HER. But I doubt that Republicans will jump their party's ship to vote for the "most liberal Senator". They will vote for Hilary.

If Barak were a white man he would have dropped out a long time ago.

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LT Foyt, AZ — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:40:32 GMT

Political Liberal, adj. 1. Pays for things with other peoples money 2. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer 3. Respectful of the ideas or behavior as long it agrees with their own: if not, then is very intolerant. 4. Takes credit for things that they have nothing to do with 5.Fringe element of the society

Yep, I'm happy to say that Sen. Barack Obama is a Liberal.

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kj, Dallas, TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:44:19 GMT

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ace-independent — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:46:49 GMT

it is so wrong to call anyone names because they don't support your candidate. no matter who the candidate is.

for those who say they will vote republican if their candidate doesn't get nominated. please go now. if you are only a candidate supporter and not a democratic supporter then goodbye. if you get your wish with another 4 to 8 years of a bush type white house then please don't complain because your betrayal of support for the republicans will be the bed that you made that you must sleep in.

no matter what happens the democrats offer a better selection for change than the republicans. i am an independent and i see that truth.

you may hate hillary. you may hate obama, but your candidtaes afford america it's best hope after 8 years of george bush and his rubber stamp support or don't you get it?

for the lady that is racist, that posted the comments that america will never put a black man or black woman in as president, please keep your poisonous, ignorant and shameful opinion with those who would shame themselves with such ugliness. you dear lady are the very type of american that this country doesn't need.

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Brian — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:55:41 GMT

Brothers, Sisters, Fellow Dems, lets have a little perspective here. If you read the tone of your own posts, you'd see that something very wrong is going on in our primary. Please take a moment to reflect on what created this hostility and which candidate's campaign has been race and gender baiting at every possible opportunity after a "serious threat" emerged to his/her campaign.

We can't afford to get this pissed off at our own peeps. I can't say I'm happy with the way Hillary is campaigning against my preferred candidate, but I'm not going to start second-guessing and disparaging her legitimacy, just so that I can get what I want. She's a good politician, whose been fighting the good fight for all of us, just like Obama, just like Edwards.

These are good people we're pulling for--both of them deserve our respect, even if Obama deserves a little more imo.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Evangelina Aguilar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:56:26 GMT

He is the most honest person running for President, that is very clear. He can recognize other people's efforts and contributions to this country; he is very respectful and very bright, eloquent and is the one person who can see beyond the status quo and old politics.
I dont have a lot of money but I have donated what I can, and I will vote for him, because my child and her children deserve a better future.
has anyone read what it has been just published on Mr. clinton? "An ex-president, a mining deal and a big donor Huge Kazakh deal follows financier’s trip with Clinton, precedes donation" NY Times
this is but one of the many many deals the Clintons have had going on.
it is time to stop that.......... change and move on towards a better future for America.

We are tired of the status quo.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

laura elwin, Sammamish, WA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:01:09 GMT

The media helped push Bush down America's throat and he had trouble showing up at the Whitehouse....too many days on vacation. If Obama can't even show up for more votes in the Senate, while he must have or should have known this would be scruitinized if he planned to run for president, doesn't show much to me about his judgement or priorities for doing a good, hardworking, on the job performance.

Hillary Clinton is a hard working, dedicated person who will get the job done and help ALL AMERICANS HAVE A BETTER LIFE AND RESTORE DIGNITY TO AMERICAN AROUND THE WORLD.

THE MEDIA IS JAMMING OBAMA DOWN YOUR THROATS AMERICA...PLEASE USE YOUR OWN BRAIN INSTEAD OF BEING SO EMOTIONAL. REMEMBER BUSH....HE HAD A VISION....TO DEMOCRATIZE THE MIDDLE EAST. SO MUCH FOR VISION WITHOUT SUBSTANCE.

PLEASE LISTEN TO WHAT MAYA ANGELOU SAID IN HER ENDORSEMENT OF HILLARY CLINTON....AND THINK ABOUT
HOW NON-POLITICAL HER WORDS ARE....THEY ARE SPOKEN OUT OF YEARS OF WISDOM, VISION, AND COURAGE.
ASK YOURSELF WHY THE MEDIA IS PLAYING THAT ONE,

Laura, WASH. State

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laura elwin, Sammamish, WA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:01:34 GMT

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

laura elwin, Sammamish, WA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:01:35 GMT

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Mitchell Feldman, Vestal, NY — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:45:01 GMT

Liberal, conservative...labels, just labels which mean nothing. Of course Barack is more liberal than Hillary, he is more of a Democrat and is a more staunch opponent of the war.

The important thing is that no matter what position is occupied on the political spectrum, a consensus government must be formed. We see where the polarizaiton of the Bush II administration and the prior Clinton administration led to paralyzing gridlock. Barack is the candidate who can reach across the aisle to negotiate legislation that will be most inclusive. We need this. We need to avoid the confrontation that has been such an impediment to progress and successful government. Senator Obama has the skills to carry through on this.

Additionally, Barack's consensus building skills will avoid a class warfare type of confrontation. Bush has led to class warfare and that type of confrontation will lead to no permanent changes.

We need changes that ensure social mobility in order to preserve the essence that makes this country great. That includes, better education, universal access to health care - and a better payment system for medical services (too complicated to be solved with mandated insurance), environmental policies that will not only preserve a habitat for future generations but environmental policies that could provide an entirely new industry able to revitalize our economy and the middle class.

It is only by getting the power elite to realize that it is in their best interests (and that of their progeny) to ensure a healthy society with opportunities for all, that we will successfully engender changes that are permanent.

I am now cautiously optimistic about Super Tuesday. We have a good chance in California and Massachusetts. Obama might get 900 delegates on February 5th and although this will not be decisive, the Obama campaign is well on it's way to the nomination. Let's see what John Edwards and Al Gore will do over the next few days. This is going to be a nail biter.
Obama '08

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G,NH — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:13:12 GMT

To: Mike, Pasadena, CA.

I agree with your analogy here. I do think there is a great possibility they will function VERY differently in office; however. If you remember the terms that Bill Clinton served, there were promises made that were not carried out as with most presidents. They are lucky if they can TRULY address one moral cause they set out with. What captured my attention with Obama was two things: 1) I didn't like the snobby volunteer that visited my home from the Clinton campaign and 2) I didn't have enough information to truly consider Obama as the frontrunner. That sent me hunting for information. Who is this guy? What is he all about? What is his history? Does he have potential? Were all of my questions. The first time I heard him speak, he talked about uniting people for a common cause. He also talked about eliminating the walls of difference and work together as one... Sounds like a bunch of "hokey" doesn't it??

Lets look at the Ethics Reform. Where a significant impact was made and led by Obama. To my understanding, he exercised his plan in order to get this reform done. He united individuals from the Democratic and Republican senate, defined the common cause (the Ethics reform), got everyone into agreement (eliminated difference) and pushed the bill through legislature. This is an example of the effectiveness of his methodology. And it is equal with his campaigning. When he came to New Hampshire I thought this was going to be just another political "thing." Not true! He does have a unique ability to get people to come together and work towards a common cause. I don't think he needs to continue telling America what he has already demonstrated. I think the American people have to be willing to open their minds and their eyes and realize that he has already left examples of his work to support his message..

It's one thing when people make promises (such as many candidates do when running for office) and that is all we have to analyze; however, Obama DID put some thinking into this process. He created samples of his ability and his work to back up his claims. The three major bills he had approved by legislature were expidited by his methodologies. First, we should recognize that these were NO easy bills! Many senate and presidents prior could not move these bills prior to his existance! I can easily see why. With the amount of control lobbyist had over our political process in the past makes it nearly impossible for a senator or president to partition against them. Consider a deficit of billions of dollars and the negotiation is that they will toss money your way if you don't give priority to environmental issues. Any president may look at this sort of negotiation being the answer to a large deficit.

Obama doesn't believe that taking bribes (sort of speak) from lobbyist as they control major issues on the floor as a way to do political business, thus came the Ethics Reform?? Hillary gets a lot of her financial support from lobbyist but, Obama doesn't! He solicit donations from everyday people like you and me and corporations that are willing to support his methods of governing with no lobbyist negotiations attached! Now we can't get any better than that. It's been the most honest approach in years!

Even if he loses this campaign he still wins! Why? Because for those of us that took the time and opportunity to dig deeper than the mud-slinging haze know of the honest "grass-roots" campaign he has run and acknowledge and understand the bills he attacked for change, the difference they will make on politics and the power it gives back to the people rather than the special interest groups. Something that wasn't so easily approached by any politician in the past.

Hillary and Bill looks at this as being a "fairy tale" however, when it's already been tried, trued and tested, it cannot be considered a fairy tale any longer! His history and how he has made change tell a very true story about his methods and it coincides with his campaign moto for change!

On that note, did he get my vote; he has already broken down barriers that were complicated to break down and address in the past. He has demonstrated in his works that there IS possibility for political change. And when a person can be THIS effective so early on, they have my support hands down.

The others are making promises; he speaks from change, reality and experience!

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G,NH — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:26:21 GMT

To: TheTruthAboutObama-mama

"I have a question to Obama supporters...is it true that if elected president, one of his first executive orders will be to impose monetary reparations against all white americans to be paid to all black americans of slavery decent as payback for slavery?"

Try visiting: http://www.barackobama.com/index.php

Choose "Action" from the top menu
Choose "Contact Us" from the pop down menu
Fill in the information required and why not submit your question? The best way to get the correct answer to that or any important question you may have is directly from the mouth of the individual....

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Carol Lowe — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:26:26 GMT

How many of us still remember and reflect on 911?
How could we as a unified nation vote for someone
that Will Not wear a USA Pin and He wants to be
President!
There are no Hard- working Middle Class people who
can run for Public Office, We're at work paying for
the people who do not work and the Government sends them a CHECK!

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Fernando, Dallas, Tx — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:56:14 GMT

I always suspect all polls and number that come in in this form or any form. People do not use their minds when making decisions they usually go with the flow/crowd. What a shame so many ignorant people out their. A guy just and only just knows how to give a speech and some people bend over gladly. I am a Republican but also look at things from both sides some may be liberal and some conservative but also have to look at the national security of this nation and Obama is no where near that circle. People have no idea where this man is going to take this nation and the world but then it will be too late much too late.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Fernando, Dallas, Tx — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:18:07 GMT

To Art and R from Montgomery, if you want honesty do not read the articles because the media seems uneducated in politics, but use your own opinion on experience and what could possibly happen with unexpereinced and unseasoned candidates that talk about change from the "old to the new", New-?? what??

Think how can a person change and bring together two parties that for two hundred years have always been argumentive, even in one party alone their will be much diviseness.

A candidate unfamiliar with the military and world affairs but has a concentration into Africa's civil strife. Think about what North Korea and other nations will do and quite possibly do at the same time to an inexperience president.

I have said and have seen that this nation is about to take a completely down turn. All nation throughout history have had their glory days and turn around and go down, sad to say but it's coming so please be cautious about how everyone votes.

Do not go my "oh but he makes such good speeches", look at, "Hey where's The Beef"! The extreme liberal and very extreme conservative do not care much about out nation but self interest.

I have been researching and have found strange indeed how ties from Africa to Obama, his muslim background (yes Obama admitted it), the Louis Farrakan trip all have been conveniently left out of the media. Endorsements by a former Kennedy governor towards Hillary have been left out. But yet the media plasters every thing that may look good for Obama.

There is a huge very huge chunk of voters that will come out in November that will turn all this around.

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Jaycee — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:27:54 GMT

Listen, Cierra, SF, you don't know squat about Obama and his honesty. That's just it; none of us truly know anything about him so don't go making ignorant statements like that please; if you must then just say nothing.

Is Obama the most liberal senator?

Hugh, Milwaukee, WI — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:26:11 GMT

Why are Dems so hate filled? I mean seriously. You read posts and all you get is hate and vitriol... You would think that the only glue that holds them together is conspiracy theories, scare tactics, and hatred of anything they don't agree with. I mean 150+ years pro-slave racist bigotry of the DNC(see their platforms on pro-slavery, fighting lynching laws, anti-immigrant, and the rest 1800s through 1958 to President of the Senate Robert "Sheets" Byrd who even after supposedly leaving the KKK still sent letters, 10+ years later, and helped recommend leaders), I guess it is hard not to just redirect the hatred... Yeah, 50 years ago they switched sides, and went from forming and backing the KKK, lynchings, and putting minorities in chains to preaching victimization and doing it mentally... So, putting minorities in chains mentally I guess is not as bad as doing it physically... 60s and 70s - Lets throw em in projects and pay them welfare so they stay and tell them they are victims and can't get any better. Is that any better than slapping chains on them and putting them in a slave camp??? I guess a little... They don't have to work... The effect is the same.

Also please look up the Glass Steagal Act to see what they knew in 1933 helped cause the great depression, and Clinton repealed in 99... Go Economy! Woohoo! Yeah Bushy Jr. didn't put anything back in place, but the '03 housing crash he couldn't have done anything anyway... The next 4 years Bushy sat on his hands though... Once the problem was apparent... Yeah! Bi-partisan helping of the common man! Stupid and evil!

I am a die hard Far Right Conservative And also Extreme Libertarian... and despise the fact that NeoCons, Moderate Imperialistic Authoritarians, hijacked the GOP. Like in 1996, 2000 and 2004 I will have to vote my conscience, and go third party... (if one presents a decent candidate) Hoping one day that the GOP either fails and is replaced with another party with actual conservative policies, or they stop their swing to the left and go back to the right. I am not talking religious right, but realistic right. Small government. Free-market economy.

No more subsidies or government mandates. No more bail-outs for the stupid. You run a business, you are stupid, the government shouldn't have a golden parachute for you! It just breeds more people being stupid... And the common man paying for it with increased tax dollars...

Forget the horrific boondoggle that is ethanol. Crop variation is killed, exports go down, imports go up, less pollution per gallon, but more pollution per mile... I live in an ethanol mandated area, Thanks Reverend Al Gore, and it damages engines (Ethanol corrodes aluminum) thereby reducing efficiency, is less efficient in and of itself (about 2/3 the BTU of gasoline) and pollute greater amounts (80-90% pollution per gallon leading to more pollution per mile!) and it increases food prices harming the poor and middle class. Wow... If we actually had a conservative they would say something about this by now... Going "Why mandate something that is worse than the original?" But due to the importance of lobbyists and caucus orders it will never happen.

Thank you Oligarchical masters! We Love You! Yes, we live in a hijacked oligarchy. Look it up. McCain Feingold helped see that we remain a two party system forever. Hopefully enough people wake up to get a third party enough votes to have a three party system to shake things up for at least 1-2 election cycles...

Both parties are a failure to the American people as they have been hijacked by lobbyists and special interest groups. The real loser of each election is the common man.