Showing posts with label voting record. Show all posts
Showing posts with label voting record. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2008

You got to do more than just show up

Obama's near- perfect voting record – just showing up – sure did not represent us very well. I am sure there is some excuse, but the Senator could have at least voted in an attempt to represent his constituents.

Obama voted "Present" over 130 times, as reported by the New York Times. Whoa! The NY Times reports it as an an issue. I agree.

For example: "Mr. Obama was also the sole 'present' vote on a bill that easily passed the Senate that would require teaching respect for others in schools. He also voted present on a measure to prohibit sex-related shops from opening near schools or places of worship"

Guiliani said it best, "nearly 130 times he was unable to make a decision yes or no. He simply voted "present. ..And you know, when you're President of the United States, you can't just vote "present." You must make decisions."

Its more than just showing up!