Abortion IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the Planned Parenthood 100 percent in 2006.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2005.
2003 On the votes that the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council considered to be the most important in 2003, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.
2002 Based on information available in 2002, the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council chose to endorse Senator Obama.
2002 On the votes that the Illinois Federation for Right to Life considered to be the most important in 2002, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 50 percent of the time.
2001 On the votes that the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.
1997-2000 On the votes that the Illinois Federation for Right to Life considered to be the most important in 1997-2000, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.
1997-1998 On the votes that the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.
Agriculture IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Association of Wheat Growers 67 percent in 2005.
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 60 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the The Humane Society of the United States 20 percent in 2005.
In 2004 Humane USA PAC endorsed Senator Obama.
Arts and HumanitiesSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Trust for Historic Preservation 100 percent in 2005.
Budget, Spending and TaxesSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 6 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 6 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 0 percent in 2005.
2001-2002 On the votes that the National Taxpayers United of Illinois considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 10 percent of the time.
1999 On the votes that the National Taxpayers United of Illinois considered to be the most important in 1999, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 0 percent of the time.
Business and ConsumersSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 92 percent in 2006.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 12 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Association of Government Contractors 0 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 39 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee 15 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the International Sleep Products Association 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council 9 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Federation of Independent Business 17 percent in 2005.
In 2004 National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC endorsed Senator Obama.
On the votes that the Illinois Prosperity Project considered to be the most important in 2003, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 12 percent of the time.
On the votes that the Illinois Chamber of Commerce considered to be the most important in 2002, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 39 percent of the time.
2001-2002 On the votes that the Illinois Prosperity Project considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 67 percent of the time.
2001-2002 On the votes that the Illinois National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 2001-2002, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 29 percent of the time.
1999-Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 100 percent in 1999-2006.
1999-2000 On the votes that the Illinois National Federation of Independent Business considered to be the most important in 1999-2000, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 40 percent of the time.
Civil Liberties2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83 percent in 2005-2006.
Civil RightsSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 94 percent in 2005.
EducationSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Education Association 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Association for College Admission Counseling 100 percent in 2005.
Energy Issues2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the Campaign for America's Future 100 percent in 2005-2006 on energy legislation.
Environmental IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 11 percent in 2006.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the Comprehensive US Sustainable Population 69 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 88 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 95 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Land Rights Association 17 percent in 2005.
2003 On the votes that the Illinois Environmental Council considered to be the most important in 2003, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.
1998 On the votes that the Illinois Environmental Council considered to be the most important in 1998, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 75 percent of the time.
1998 Based on information available in 1998, the Illinois Sierra Club chose to endorse Senator Obama.
Family and Children IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the Children's Defense Fund 100 percent in 2005.
Foreign Aid and Policy IssuesIn 2006 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Obama a rating of A+.
In 2006, The Genocide Intervention Network--Darfur Scores assigned Senator Obama a grade of A+ based on voting records, bill sponsorship and other activities related to ending the genocide in Darfur.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 92 percent in 2005-2006.
In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Obama a rating of A-.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Peace Action 89 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Latin America Working Group 50 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the PeacePAC 100 percent in 2005.
Gender Issues2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 90 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Association of University Women 83 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Organization for Women 100 percent in 2005.
2002 Based on information available in 2002, Illinois National Organization for Women chose to endorse Senator Obama.
Government ReformSenator Obama supported the interests of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group 86 percent in 2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Citizens Against Government Waste 13 percent in 2005.
Gun IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the Gun Owners of America 0 percent in 2005.
2004 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all state legislative candidates in 2004, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Senator Obama a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
2002 Based on voting records and a questionnaire sent out to all state legislative candidates by Illinois Citizens for Handgun Control, Senator Obama was assigned a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
2002 Based on lifetime voting records on gun issues and the results of a questionnaire sent to all state legislative candidates in 2002, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund assigned Senator Obama a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
Health IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80 percent in 2005.
ImmigrationSenator Obama supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 88 percent in 2006.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 8 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.
2003-Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Better Immigration 14 percent in 2003-2006.
LaborSenator Obama supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 94 percent in 2006.
2005-Senator Obama supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 100 percent in 2005-2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Service Employees International Union 92 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the United Auto Workers 93 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 92 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Worker 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Federation of Government Employees 100 percent in 2005.
2003 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Illinois AFL-CIO 89 percent in 2003.
2001 On the votes that the Illinois AFL-CIO considered to be the most important in 2001, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 89 percent of the time.
1999 On the votes that the Illinois AFL-CIO considered to be the most important in 1999, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 92 percent of the time.
LiberalSenator Obama supported the interests of the National Committee for an Effective Congress 95 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Democratic Action 100 percent in 2005.
National JournalAccording to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 83 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Liberal on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more liberal on social policy issues than 77 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Composite Conservative Score's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more conservative on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 18 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Liberal on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more liberal on foreign policy issues than 76 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2005 Senator Obama voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 12 percent of Senators.
According to the National Journal - Conservative on Foreign Policy's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more conservative on foreign policy issues than 15 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Liberal on Economic Policy's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more liberal on economic policy issues than 87 percent of the Senators.
According to the National Journal - Conservative on Social Policy's calculations, in 2005, Senator Obama voted more conservative on social policy issues than 18 percent of the Senators.
Senior and Social Security IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2005.
Social IssuesSenator Obama supported the interests of the Secular Coalition for America 90 percent in 2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Population Institute 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Mennonite Central Committee 90 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Population Connection 100 percent in 2005.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy 75 percent in 2005.
2003 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Citizen Action Illinois 96 percent in 2003.
2002 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Illinois Family Institute 50 percent in 2002.
2001 In 2001 Citizen Action Illinois gave Senator Obama a rating of Excellent.
1998 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Illinois Family Institute 80 percent in 1998.
1997-1998 On the votes that the National Association of Social Workers - Illinois Chapter considered to be the most important in 1997-1998, Senator Obama voted their preferred position 100 percent of the time.
Trade Issues2005-In 2005-2006 USA Engage gave Senator Obama a rating of C.
Veterans IssuesIn 2006 Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave Senator Obama a grade of B+.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 80 percent in 2006.
Senator Obama supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 92 percent in 2005.
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