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Originally Posted by Torps
just like his previous votes in the senate... PRESENT! If he is not willing to put his personal goals aside and put us first then he's not worthy of my vote. And PRESENT does not count! Besides he still gets his $175,000 for being a senator, its time he earns his pay!
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You are aware that you are confusing Obama's State Senatorial career and his Federal Senatorial career.
As a State Senator Obama voted "present" for 3% of the votes over almost eight years. It is a rather common way of challenging the wording of legislation in that state.
As a Federal Senator, Senator Obama has never voted "present" for the very good reason that no one can vote "present". The rules of the US Senate do not allow anyone to vote "present". The only thing Federal Senators can do is simply not vote.
When talking about Senator Obama's legislative history and conduct, it is important to identify what happened when he was a State Senator and a Federal Senator.
As for Fox news being unbiased, I can accept that as your opinion. It is just not one I share. :rotfl: