Fact Check

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The Statement:

At a presidential debate Friday, September 26, in Oxford, Mississippi, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama attempted to tie Republican opponent Sen. John McCain to President Bush. "John, it's been your president, who you said you agreed with 90 percent of the time, who presided over this increase in spending," he said.

Get the facts!

The Facts:

According to an analysis by Congressional Quarterly, McCain has voted for bills favored by President Bush 90 percent of the time. The nonpartisan publication, which has analyzed voting by members of Congress since 1953, said the report took into account all legislation that Bush had taken a clear position on. It spans from the beginning of Bush's term to Congress's recess in August.

In the 100-member Senate, 14 current members — all Republicans — voted with Bush more than 90 percent of the time, according to the report. Six others have a 90 percent rating like McCain's. The report shows Obama voting with Bush 40 percent of the time and his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, voting with Bush 52 percent of the time during the course of his presidency.

Obama surrogates also frequently say McCain voted with Bush 95 percent of the time. This is a reference to the Republican senator's record in 2007. That was the highest percentage in the seven years studied. In 1995, McCain voted with Bush 77 percent of the time — his lowest percentage in those years. "The president and I agree on most issues," McCain said in a May 22, 2003 interview on Fox's "Your World with Neil Cavuto." "There was a recent study that showed that I voted with the president over 90 percent of the time, higher than a lot of my even Republican colleagues."

Verdict: True

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/...gree-with-bush/

[IAMX 3,055]

So I suppose this ends McSame's snatching of Obama's pseudo "change" mantra?

[Pooky 3,795]

The Statement:

At a presidential debate Friday, September 26, in Oxford, Mississippi, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama attempted to tie Republican opponent Sen. John McCain to President Bush. "John, it's been your president, who you said you agreed with 90 percent of the time, who presided over this increase in spending," he said.

Get the facts!

The Facts:

According to an analysis by Congressional Quarterly, McCain has voted for bills favored by President Bush 90 percent of the time. The nonpartisan publication, which has analyzed voting by members of Congress since 1953, said the report took into account all legislation that Bush had taken a clear position on. It spans from the beginning of Bush's term to Congress's recess in August.

In the 100-member Senate, 14 current members — all Republicans — voted with Bush more than 90 percent of the time, according to the report. Six others have a 90 percent rating like McCain's. The report shows Obama voting with Bush 40 percent of the time and his running mate, Sen. Joe Biden, voting with Bush 52 percent of the time during the course of his presidency.

Obama surrogates also frequently say McCain voted with Bush 95 percent of the time. This is a reference to the Republican senator's record in 2007. That was the highest percentage in the seven years studied. In 1995, McCain voted with Bush 77 percent of the time — his lowest percentage in those years. "The president and I agree on most issues," McCain said in a May 22, 2003 interview on Fox's "Your World with Neil Cavuto." "There was a recent study that showed that I voted with the president over 90 percent of the time, higher than a lot of my even Republican colleagues."

Verdict: True

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/...gree-with-bush/

Methinks there is something amiss with the part highlighted in red. I'm pretty sure Hilary would disagree with who was president in 1995.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Doesnt matter really. We cant afford change, its gonna cost to much! With 700 billion going out the door change aint gonna happen.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

He's 10% Maverick!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Doesnt matter really. We cant afford change, its gonna cost to much! With 700 billion going out the door change aint gonna happen.

Sure. Stay the course! Full steam ahead.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Doesnt matter really. We cant afford change, its gonna cost to much! With 700 billion going out the door change aint gonna happen.

Sure. Stay the course! Full steam ahead.

That ship should say Obamas healthcare plan on the side

[IAMX 3,055]

Doesnt matter really. We cant afford change, its gonna cost to much! With 700 billion going out the door change aint gonna happen.

Ahh, but what about this quote?

Ive always thought anyone on government assistance should be made to be on birth control and be regularly drug tested.

Doesn't seem to me you're the type who should be complaining about affording things.

[Ban Hammer 13,367]

Doesnt matter really. We cant afford change, its gonna cost to much! With 700 billion going out the door change aint gonna happen.

Sure. Stay the course! Full steam ahead.

That ship should say Obamas healthcare plan on the side

fixxored

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

[IAMX 3,055]

Something eerie about that is he also looks like Chris Matthews.

[peejay 327]

How about some balance. Why not some pics of Obumble snuggling up to his mentor Teddy Kennedy. Oh jeez! Talk about the same old sh*t. Yeah, it's different from GWB, but we've been down that road before. It sucked then and the sequel of that is not change for the better. If you love what Teddy is all about you'll love Obumble. Nothing new there, but it is change. Kind of like changing one pair of ripe underwear for another. No thanx!

[IAMX 3,055]

How about some balance. Why not some pics of Obumble snuggling up to his mentor Teddy Kennedy. Oh jeez! Talk about the same old sh*t. Yeah, it's different from GWB, but we've been down that road before. It sucked then and the sequel of that is not change for the better. If you love what Teddy is all about you'll love Obumble. Nothing new there, but it is change. Kind of like changing one pair of ripe underwear for another. No thanx!

In your defensiveness of McCain, I think you missed the symbolism behind the 'shop.

While you're being a cheerleader, though, don't forget your tutu and pompoms. You might not be a good Republican otherwise.

[Deliverance08 0]

He not done with USCIS i am.

[mawilson 2,133]

Most of the votes taken on the floor are unanimous!

Every member of Congress, including Obama, voted with Bush 90% of the time.