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Old 07-10-2008, 01:22 PM   #4
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Re: FISA with Telecom Immunity Passed

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Originally Posted by 12thMan View Post
It really was a no win situation for him as a candidate to be honest. On one hand, vote against it and you look weak on terrorism. Vote for it, you appear to slight the Constitution.

Also what isn't being reported is that earlier that same day Obama voted for a similiar bill, sponsored by Chris Dodd, that would have stripped out the immunity portion. It was defeated overwhelmingly. Later that day Obama voted for the other version of the bill that passed through the Senate.
So then what your saying is that Obama votes based on what he thinks will get him the most votes and does not vote on his belief.
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