Obama and the Democrats are proclaiming McCain voted to support President Bush 90 percent of the time. That's AWESOME! But if that is intended to connote something negative, consider this:
According to studies compiled by Congressional Quarterly, Obama voted to support President Bush’s positions between 40 and 50 percent of the time over the past two years -- More than Democrats Harry Reid of Nevada, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Barbara Boxer of California, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont. Moreover, Obama voted with his party more than 95 percent of the time during that period, while McCain was more independent, tallying party unity scores between 70 and 90 percent.
Who is more bipartisan? Who is more of the same?
ReplyDeleteMcCain voted with the Republicans (Bush does not actually vote) 90 percent of the time.
Obama voted with the Democrats 96 percent of the time.
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