Comments on: Study: Obama most liberal senator last year

By: obama/edwards 08

obama/edwards 08 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:08:50 +0000

good point lilian @ dartmouth

By: No Hillary

No Hillary — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:23:06 +0000

What makes everyone think Hillary can get the done. Does anyone know why she failed at healthcare reform. She doesn't have the ability to bring people together. Also may someone ask her about her sealed records in the Clinton library. She is full of lies and scandals!!!!

By: Roger Accola

Roger Accola — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:21:17 +0000

I find it hard to vote for another Clinton when you look what they did to our military and how the rest of the world viewed the US after he lied to all the world about his immoral behavior. We as a country need a clean break and another Clinton in the White House is NOT THE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: L

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:40:53 +0000

I think they are trying to set us up for President and Vice?! Really, study their behavior now.. I believe this may even be a topic they have secretlydiscussed.. If one wins, the other may just be a great Vice President..

By: SJ Johnson

SJ Johnson — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:31:06 +0000

I would like to vote for Senator Obama, But once again I will ask, "Where's the beef?" in your plans gor change?

By: Erik

Erik — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:10:12 +0000

"Its been long known that Obama is to the left of the democratic party. "

Well, in fairness the Democratic Party is not very far to the left.

Also, what is the criteria? It's completely subjective. What is considered "liberal"?

By: kyle

kyle — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:09:31 +0000

Composite Liberal Score. Wow, that sounds really scientific.

By: ES

ES — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:09:16 +0000

Obama is like the pied piper playing his beautiful music. Obama is playing his beautiful song of Change and Hope and people are falling for the music without lyrics. Obama have lulled people in this dreamworld. Hopefully people will wake up to the reality of the many issues that America faces and that we need the leadership that Hillary Clinton can provide. This is a critical time for us. Obama's background is short on managerial and leadership skills. All of his messages in his ads are only about excitement for change, unity, nothing more.

By: earl illingsworth

earl illingsworth — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:02:49 +0000

I see nothing wrong with being a liberal, matter of fact, I to am a dirty no good downtroddened sucker for the less fortunate! Remember ,it all comes down on who commissioned the study,Check Mate! Finally, I once read ,it's who writes the History, and which side of the fence, (biased) their on, gets the best publishers. Also not to be redundant, but most authors stay on the fence ,and never jump ,so as to maximize their procured interest!

By: Bison

Bison — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:51:03 +0000

I wish Obama was the most liberal!!!

By: Jon, Charlotte NC

Jon, Charlotte NC — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:31:27 +0000

i'm tired of "liberal" being a bad word

By: MainS.Tream

MainS.Tream — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:31:25 +0000

If only that were true, but it isn't. Some morons still think "Liberal" is a dirty, scary word. But guess what, we are the majority!!! And we're gonna save this country

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:28:15 +0000

The most Liberal.... Maybe, He really didn't mean to vote that way. The facts speaks for itself.

By: matt

matt — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:27:43 +0000

If McCain wins, the librals can celibrate. The two Democrat canditates are very far to the left. And for a "Republican," McCain is also VERY FAR to the left.

By: Deren, TN

Deren, TN — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:26:34 +0000

Don't worry the donkeys will win this year just look at history.

Vote for who you like.

Don't allow the two same families to run the country for 20 YEARS!

By: doro, USA

doro, USA — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:26:14 +0000

I have just finished reading, " Audacity of Hope," by Barack Obama and i got a sense of the man.
Most critical- thinking people reject labels and stereotypes as plain silly.

OBAMA '08

By: Shawn Baxter

Shawn Baxter — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:26:06 +0000

He missed 1/3 of the vote because he was on the campaign trail... he had to get out before Hillary to campaign because she has name recognition. So that explains why he missed 1/3 of the votes... when the study comes out you'll see that the votes he missed where all within the last four months of the year.

Anything negative you find on Obama, what is the count up to now, two?, can't compare to the negatives that Hillary has in her closet. It's CLEAR that Obama is STILL the BEST CHOICE for the democrats.

The economy won't be the major issue in November, it will be Iraq and national Security. Obama wins, HANDS DOWN, on the Iraq issue over Clinton and McCain. And because of his uniting abilities Obama will be MUCH better at national security because he will try policy first and war second, whereas McCain will use War first and Policy second

OBAMA 08!!!!! Woooo HOOOOO!!!

By: disgusted

disgusted — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:26:03 +0000

liberal actually has a good meaning in the dictionary

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:23:01 +0000

Ditto

'Only in Washington can you get falsely attacked for being like Reagan one week and labeled the most liberal the next. "

Also, has anyone noticed that Bill is packing on pounds? I watched his video today on 911 doubters and his jacket was really tight.
Maybe more time in the gym and less on the campaign trail.

By: jim

jim — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:17:03 +0000

I am becoming very dissapointed to this election because it is all coming down to race and sex and that is what it will be for the democrats just because some one is african american white or a women or man doesnt mean you have to vote for what ever your race or sex is. i am a regular kid who has studied every candidate and could have just as much knowledge of the average.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:15:42 +0000

Could it be that the Hillary camp is resorting to campaign tactics reminiscent of Rove's Whisper Campaign? Being the most liberal-voting Senator is the worst they can get?

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:40:54 +0000

Both Hillary and Obama are centrists. The only real liberal, Dennis Kucinich, has left the race. America hasn't had a real left since the New Deal.

By: David Solomon

David Solomon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:16:13 +0000

I have never seen any one who can represent everyone. I have never liked politics till I see a man name Obama. He represent poor nations and wealthy nations, christians and musiliems, white and black. This is the best president america wish to have for the sake of world peace and prospeity not just in United States. He is the face of Hope and beauty for the new mellenium. I hope america see in him despite all this false accusiation. If Obama elected america will be seen differently around the world. America will change how the world should treat each other.

By: California voter

California voter — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:46 +0000

So perhaps now you know why Kerry and the old liberal Kennedy endorsed Obama.

By: David S., Chicago, IL

David S., Chicago, IL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:34 +0000

Dear Watching Carefully

You have no substance and aren't qualified...try something and do some research. Based on your knowledge, chances are you voted for Bush twice, so enjoy supporting Hillary...for the rest of the educated...

OBAMA '08

By: keith Pike

keith Pike — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:08:26 +0000

You go Donna in Michigan. You sumed up what ive been felling. I refer to you.

By: Christian, Tampa FL

Christian, Tampa FL — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:02:04 +0000

May I remind everyone that "liberal" indicates a wish for CHANGE and "conservative" indicates acceptance of the STATUS QUO according to their respective definitions. I would argue that there is a time for both, and now is definitely the time for change. Also, in response to all the people criticizing Obama for his "present" votes, I would argue that it's pretty ridiculous to chastise him for a procedural move that is part of the Illinois Senate. Out of 4,000 votes, a couple of hundred "present" votes seems okay to me, especially when Obama has gained the praise and endorsements of Republican Illinois State Senators as well as Democrats. As for Obama missing 33 votes while campaigning, if he becomes President, he'll obviously be able to represent his constituency, plus the rest of the country, with far more arrows in his quiver. If he loses and goes back to being a Senator, I'm sure he'll continue to make great progress on issues. Remember that he was responsible for the biggest ethics reform bill in Senate history, and that he made major progress working with Senators of both parties on a wide range of other issues.

By: SLO Bear

SLO Bear — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:02:01 +0000

It would be nice if readers would stop trying to badger CNN and MSNBC into sprucing coverage for the Clintons and making Obama's coverage more negative. I hope all the squeaky wheels don't get the grease at the expense of accuracy. For those of us with kids, the hope of an improved nation that Obama represents and can deliver is valuable–far more so than four to eight more years of a bitterly divided country.

By: Mo S

Mo S — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:00:29 +0000

Goooo Obama!

By: Me2You

Me2You — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:58:20 +0000

If Obama gets elected we will have an "Obama-nation"

By: harrischandra

harrischandra — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:58:09 +0000

CNN,
CNN should be independent and neutral on the issues facing the nation and in the candidates running for Presidency. Big names and faces also should not endorse any candidate in the election cycle. Let people decide and come to decision on their own – as that should be basis of democracy as always.

By: DB

DB — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:58:04 +0000

I believe this will just be fodder for republicans if Obama makes it in the General election. I think they fear him more than Clinton. Look at the polls at RealClearPolitics.com shows a closer race between Mccain and Obama then Clinton vs Mccain.

By: Devin MA

Devin MA — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:57:54 +0000

Ah and the reality sets in. Should be an interesting debate tonight.

@Charlottesville, VA Considering Obama has already employed Bush's tactics against Hillary, I don't see any unfairness in her lodging them back. I'm sure she has more intelligent ideas than that however.

By: Nik T, Houston, TX

Nik T, Houston, TX — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:57:53 +0000

CNN is doing the Republcans' homework. By bringing this up, and if Obama wind the nod, the Repubes will have fresh meat to exploit. Oh well. Obama has not been, though, honest with his record. His "present" votes are very questionable and beg to be answered. However, Obama seems to not even want to talk about why a "no" vote would have been better than just a "I dunno". Already it seems Obama has skeletons and for a man who claims to be of a different league... doesn't quite fit well.

By: Bo

Bo — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:57:39 +0000

wow..i think we seriously need an Office of Public Integrity. maybe someone should ask hillary in the debate why she voted "no." people need a place where they can anonymously report problems.

By: Anne-Los Angeles

Anne-Los Angeles — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:57:12 +0000

Interesting postings today – but for the ultimate skeptics.........

1. I think Clinton brought up Resko to Obama during the last debate to show to everyone that he does in fact play the good old boys games of politics and that they started a long time ago.

2. Voting 33% less times than Clinton in the Senate just says to me that he was out getting 'other' experience and not that which would best suit him for the Presidency

3. I would like to hear from anyone just what Obama's plans are...how many jobs is he intending to create and keep here at home and HOW is he going to do that

4. How is he going to facilitate this 'change' that he is talking about?

5. And for all the supporters that he has coming onboard...has it struck anyone yet that these are political figures...perhaps that is what he was gaining experience in vs. voting on important issues to us. It is what he was getting paid for!

6. I will take a hard working Senators experience anyday over that of a person who has less than 2 years of the first term in the Senate.

By: RGV for Hillary

RGV for Hillary — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:55:51 +0000

People need to stop falling for Obama's nonsense. I am so tired of hearing the word change and hope. Can Obama ever talk about the issues? I don't even know what he stands for, because he NEVER talk about the issues. All he says is that we need to come together and have hope. Why are people falling for this? Are Americans that dumb? Come on America; you are smarter that that!

By: Jether J.

Jether J. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:55:17 +0000

Rob I completely agree with you. Now a days if you say someone is liberal it's just as if you called them a bad word. Hillary says she likes to think of her self as progressive and not liberal and I understand within each party there are "teirs" but to imply being liberal in negative is unfair and downright against what the Democratic Party stands for. I think Obama apeals to everyone, Deomcrat, Independent, and Republican. How can someone be President leading the White House and the country and not appeal to those he or she has to lead? I myself am I moderate and I am disgusted everytime I hear someone drawing a negative distinction of any political ideaology. This is America we are allowed to be liberal, conservative or independent if we choose to! BTW, Go Obama/Edwards '08!

By: nursevic

nursevic — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:53:42 +0000

The media, as well as the good old boys from the Democratic party cannot stop the tide of angry women. VIVA HILLARY!

By: Patrick of Albany NY

Patrick of Albany NY — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:52:37 +0000

Firstly, I see no chance of Obama winning super Tuesday because most of the big blue states seem to be wildly supportive of Clinton. Second, it is things like this that would allow the republicans to eat Obama alive in a general election. The Obama campaign has shown its self to be frustrated within mudslinging within its own party, I hate to see all of the crying done should he win the primary. Obviously I am a Clinton supporter, but I will vote Democratic no matter who our front runner is. I just hope our front runner is able to win.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:52:30 +0000

to Matt Joachim,

What Unity?? We ARE united. Just go to other countries and youll see people of different religion , dont live in the same neighbourhood, dont go to same schools. Your comments are so naive!

People are never going to think alike. NEVER . Thats never gonna happen.

The people preaching UNITY are fooling you.

Hillary 08

By: C

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:52:22 +0000

America is ready for a woman president, just not Hillary.

By: Mitchel

Mitchel — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:51:53 +0000

Thanks, Clinton News Network. This actually just makes me like him even more. Obama '08!

By: Wiselectorate

Wiselectorate — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:51:46 +0000

Did you guys really read the article before jumping to make comments?
This the beef of the matter. According to the article

"Of the 65 votes included in the study that both senators were present for, they only differed twice — on a measure that sought to establish an Office of Public Integrity to handle ethics complaints (Clinton voted no, Obama yes), and on a measure that sought to allow certain immigrants to stay in the united states while renewing their visas (again, Clinton voted no and Obama yes)."

Since Hilary voted no for an office of public integrity and OBAMA VOTES YES then my vote GOES TO OBAMA.

OBAMA 08

By: Dale Bishop

Dale Bishop — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:51:38 +0000

After reading the survey its makes me angary for some writers to make this kind of judgement being able to say mccaine did not take enought votes to qualify for the servey .Why wasn't he doing his job like Obama? It doesn't matter how you lable Obama he is the person for the times i sure hope we the people can see this in time.

By: alex@uga.edu

alex@uga.edu — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:50:41 +0000

It all makes sense if you think about the 2006 midterm election. All of the democrats that were elected to the senate were considered conservative democrats–some closer to the Conservative idealogue than to progressive.

It all depends at how you look at a poll; you can say that Clinton won Nevada by 53 percent or you can say 47 of the people voted against her....

By: rok

rok — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:50:24 +0000

Hillary votes, Obama misses votes.
CNN, please no Bill questions during the debate!! Noone wants to hear about that. Stay focused on the issues.

By: Dave C - N.J.

Dave C - N.J. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:50:17 +0000

Rather have a liberal anyday than a conservative Big Business goon.

For example how conservatives will vote against the environmental or emissions laws because GOD FORBID big business has to lose a quarter percent earnings.

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:50:06 +0000

I am reading these comments and thinking, gosh are there really that many morons on the internet? 90% of you have bought this bullcrap story!! Just because you call a duck a horse, doesn't mean you can saddle it up and ride it home.

JUDICIAL WATCH is a tool of the right wing. Of course they will call any front-runner Dem corrupt. Do any of you truthfully believe that Obama is MORE liberal than Dennis Kucinich?

By: MCC

MCC — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:49:34 +0000

Be careful what you refer to as "facts" California Independent, Judicial Watch is an ultra-right wing organization masquerading as a "a conservative, non-partisan educational foundation" which "promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law." Since it's inception over 90% of funding for Judicial Watch has come from three sources: the Sarah Scaife Foundation, The Carthage Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation, Inc. The Sarah Scaife and Carthage Foundations were funded by notorious Clinton hater Richard Mellon Scaife, and the Carthage Foundation, by it's own records prior to the disbanding of the foundation, disbursed most of it's $370 Million to "conservative think tanks." Don't put much credence in the conclusions drawn by Judicial Watch, they are paid using the same money that funds the Heritage Foundation and Project for the New American Century (PNAC).