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Give Obama a Chance to Do What?

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What do those who wish to give Obama a chance cling to? What intangible change do they dream will take place?

 

Is it a withdrawal from Iraq or Afghanistan?

 

Obama chose to not vote on that on December 18, 2007, when there was a bill on the Senate floor dealing with redeployment of troops and training of Iraqi Security Forces. He also chose to not vote on May 22, 2008, when funding for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan came up for a vote. And, on September 20, 2007, he chose to not vote on the bill expressing support for General Petraeus and the Armed Forces.

 

Is it the development of alternative energy?

 

Obama chose to not vote on that on April 10, 2008, when a bill to extend tax credits to develop alternative energy came to the floor. He also chose to not vote on the Energy Act of 2007, which was a bill for increasing alternative fuel production and the alternative fuel economy.

 

Is it to end torture?

 

Obama chose to not vote on that on July 19, 2007, when a provision on the movement of Guantanamo detainees came up for a vote.

 

Is it to improve education?

 

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