The Little Known Truth of Barack Obama's Legislative Record

[babylonsister]

Robert J. Elisberg
Posted October 21, 2008 | 11:21 AM (EST)
The Little Known Truth of Barack Obama's Legislative Record


As we all know, Barack Obama hasn't passed any major legislation. He's inexperienced, never done anything. We know this. We know it because John McCain and Sarah Palin, bless her accomplished heart, have said so. And so, we know.

Far be it from me not to take their word for it, but I decided to check things out. And shockingly...it doesn't turn out to be true! Really. So, take a guess on how much legislation Barack Obama has sponsored in the United States Senate, which has become law.

C'mon, take a guess.

Nope, sorry, take another guess.

Barack Obama has authored or co-sponsored 579 bills in Washington. And as a state senator, he sponsored 820 laws for Illinois.

That's 1,399 bills in all. Not bad for someone who apparently had done zero - okay, according to his opponents.

I know, I know. Those 820 are just for a "state," so they don't really count. Except...well, wait, a "state" is what Sarah Palin is governor of. (At least for 21 months.) So if sponsoring pesky "state" laws doesn't count, what in the world does she have on her resume then? Other than ethics violations.

Besides, y'know, Illinois is an awfully big state. If someone passes a law there, it does affect the lives of 26 million people.

And, yipes, it turns out that there is a wide-ranging record of bipartisan laws he's co-sponsored, as well, working across the aisles with Republicans. Go figure, who knew?!

more...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-j-elisberg/the-little-known-truth-of_b_136516.html

[TheGambit]

1. How many were actually passed?

I had this debate with my ultra right wing grandfather and told him pretty much the same thing you did but then he asked " well I should have asked how many of those actually passed?"

[Dennis Donovan]

3. Irrelevant...

The point is, he hasn't been sitting on his ass.

[TheGambit]

4. Is it though?

I think so people could argue that it speaks about how effective he is in the senate

[Dennis Donovan]

5. Given the fact he was in the minority for 2 years...

...and the rest of the time, the obstructionist Repuglicans filibustered ANYTHING authored by a Dem, I'd say your argument about effectiveness is irrelevant.

Sorry...

[Javaman]

18. you smell of repuke. nt

[babylonsister]

6. Here, read this and send to granddad...

http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/09/820-427-152-remember-these-numbers/

[Dennis Donovan]

7. High Five!

:bounce:

[babylonsister]

9. That's a good link to bookmark; I've had to

share it more than once. :hi:

[TheGambit]

8. Much Appreciated

[stillcool]

10. Something else for Grandpa..

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/16/9641/62473/762/599278

[babylonsister]

12. That's a great link; thanks! nt

[Dennis Donovan]

2. Recommended!

:thumbsup::hi:

[blue_onyx]

11. This is a good point

The idea that Obama has done nothing but Palin is somehow a high achiever is laughable. BTW...I thought Illinois had about 12-13 million residents. I think 26 would make it more populated than Texas.

[Omnibus]

15. It's 12 million people, US measurements.

That's 26 million metric.

:P

[demokatgurrl]

13. K&R

[DangerDave921]

14. sponsoring or co-sponsoring

are really meaningless terms. It's like saying, "Hey sign my name onto that too."

[wvbygod]

16. How many of the 579 bills in Washington did he author?

I know he was tapped to sign on to many bills but how many were created by him?

[stillcool]

19. In the U.S. Senate..

he authored 152 bills.
http://www.statesurge.com/members/923-barack-obama-federal

[Psst_Im_Not_Here]

17. BUZZZ!

Buzz that baby up!It's only recieved 7 so far.

Link:
http://buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:huffington_post:97e7cef2f19c0ad75bea3c81b58474d7