Analysis proving that the "Obama is the most liberal Senator" meme is BS

[Thrill]

http://voteview.com/sen110.htm

[TexasObserver]

1. RW lobby groups always label the Dem nominee "the most liberal"

They start with the proposition that the nominee is the most liberal, then build around that conclusion a way to get there.

[nomorenomore08]

2. So Feingold is the most liberal? I'm not surprised.

I'm also not exactly shocked that Oklahoma has 2 of the 3 most conservative. That's one state I'd be almost afraid to visit. :scared:

[dbackjon]

3. Same analysis shows McSame far more conservative than Obama is liberal

but will MSM ever get the message?

[democrattotheend]

4. That analysis looks pretty right to me in general

It looks more accurate in terms of where everyone falls. I think Obama's placement is about right...in the more liberal half of the Democratic caucus for sure, but not the furthest to the left. My take on Obama is that his instincts are mostly progressive but he's not an ideologue, and he is willing to eschew ideological orthodoxy if the other side can make a convincing case. That's kind of how I am too, and it's a quality I would value in a president, even if it means he disappoints me sometimes.

[blogslut]

5. I like what Red State Update's Dunlap character said

"Now we're left with the most liberal Senator in Washington...and Barack Obama." :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AebguwqMbRM

[LTR]

6. Does anyone even know what the hell this "National Journal" that wingers refer to is?

I've barely heard of it, and I doubt I can just go to the newsstand and just pick up a copy.

The only two times I've heard of them is when calling the Democratic nominee "most liberal." So that tells me that this is some kind of circle jerk meme.

[PresidentObama]

7. Just like the "Kerry is the most liberal Senator" meme was BS.

It's the typical strategy from the GOP.

Democratic opponent= Tax and spend liberal

[Nite Owl]

8. Who cares?

I think people are fed up with the labels. Obama should wear it with pride and be critical of McSamie for being too conservative. It's time we had a real discussion of just what conservatism hasn't done for the people of this country. They won't have a leg to stand on.

[Mass]

9. I cannot figure out how this works, but I do not need that to know that the NJ classsification is BS

Out of curiosity, what criteria was used?

[AllentownJake]

10. What's wrong with Liberal

Seriously time to take back that word.

I'm a liberal and I'm proud.