[From MyDD] I found the BEEF - Obama's Senate Record [US Senate, not Illinois]

[IronLionZion]

by Helenann, Thu Feb 21, 2008 at 05:46:58 PM EST

It has really been bothering me - the charges that Obama is all talk and no action. Those of us who support him and have reviewed his record know there is no basis to this charge, but just to make sure, I went to the Congressional Record (www.thomas.gov) and did a search for bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator Obama in his three short years in the US Senate. I searched the 109th and 110th Congresses which cover the years 2005-2007.

In a nut shell I found:

Senator Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored 570 bills in the 109th and 110th Congress.

Senator Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored 15 bills that have become LAW since he joined the Senate in 2005.

Senator Obama has also introduced amendments to 50 bills, of which 16 were adopted by the Senate.

His record is in fact quite impressive for a junior Senator from Illinois.

Details below the fold.

http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/2/21/174658/246

I encourage you to click on that link and take a look at the legislative initiatives before you flamers call me a cultist...but this is GDP so I picked this up at Goodwill for $3:



If you don't like warm kool aid, we offer motherfucking iced tea too. Enjoy!

[northernsoul]

1. hey, can you "long island" up that iced tea a little for me?

Good find, IronLion!

:evilgrin:

[IronLionZion]

3. I got you this one from long island.

[jasmine621]

2. Ok, Hillary had 947 bills during that same period. What is it you

are trying to say?

[IronLionZion]

4. I love it!

just refuting the "did nothing" meme, that's all.

Would you like some iced tea? This one is from long island.

[jakem]

7. yes, but she doesnt pay all of hers!

thank you, thank you, tip your waiter!

[Bad Thoughts]

5. DK Diary: I refuse to buy the hype

This is a much deeper comparison of the two candidates' records:

http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/20/201332/807/36/458633

[Drunken Irishman]

8. That's a pretty good comparison.

Thanks for posting that.

[TheDoorbellRang]

9. That was the best analysis I have ever seen comparing their two records

Thank you so much for that!

[IronLionZion]

6. kick

:kick: :patriot: