How liberal/progressive vs. centrist do you think President Obama would be if he could be?

[Marr]

8. I'm often reminded of an interview I saw with one of his law professors.

The professor said he was surprised that Obama was running as a Democrat, as he'd "always assumed he was a Republican", judging from the positions he took.

I think Obama a very Wall Street/Neoliberal/big money first sort of politician. They're the most cynical of all political types, in my opinion. Their only real agenda is to service big money (and join the big money themselves).

To do so, they'll use whatever marketing they need to use. Social issues are generally where these types get their liberal bona fides and set themselves apart from the Republicans, since the 1% doesn't really care one way or the other on those issues. Neoliberals watch the trends there and "evolve" their positions at the most opportune moment for their careers.