There will be NO lobbyists in the Obama administration!
By Taskr36
@Taskr36 (13963)
United States
January 9, 2009 9:53am CST
During his campaign, Obama declared: "I have done more to take on lobbyists than any other candidate in this race. I don't take a dime of their money, and when I am president, they won't find a job in my White House."
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/11/12/obama_softens_ban_on_hiring_lobbyists/
Anyone else remember that load of crap? Where are all the democrats that criticized McCain for having former lobbyists on his team? Are you guys at all angry with Obama for breaking yet another campaign promise or are you making excuses like "Well that lobbyist was the best person for the job?"
I for one am not surprised at all. He broke multiple promises during the race and I fully expected him to break this promise.
Obama picks defense lobbyist as deputy defense secretary
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/08/obama-appointments-include-defense-lobbyist-as-deputy-secretary/
Daschle has been a highly paid adviser to healthcare clients at the law and lobbying firm Alston & Bird.
http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/obama_daschle_lobbying/2008/11/20/153406.html
5 responses
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
9 Jan 09
As I stated, I am not surprised in the least. I really want to see the reactions of those who used this as a point to attack McCain for his involvement with lobbyists. Many acted as though Obama was some knight in shining armor who would change Washington by keeping lobbyists out. I want to see and hear their reactions to this.
@urbandekay (18278)
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9 Jan 09
My apologies, I just skimmed your question and should have read it better
all the best urban
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
12 Jan 09
I really wish I could say I'm surprised, but I'm not. It bugs me because this isn't a smear, or an opinion, or something that has nothing to do with his job. It's a simple fact that he made that promise and it's a fact that he broke it. It was a recurring theme throughout his entire campaign and the people he appoints are critical in the operation of our government. Oh well...
@redyellowblackdog (10629)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Thanks, for posting this. It could help those infatuated with 0bama. By itself, it won't convince them, but in combination with everything else, it is pushing them in the right direction.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
10 Jan 09
As time goes on I think we shall see more broken campaign promises as it seems "campaign promises" are a special category of promises which are meant to be broken as the promiser has no intention of honoring them but were only used as a ploy to garnish votes.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
10 Jan 09
Campaign promises are always broken to some extent. As citizens and voters, it is OUR job to call the presidents on it when that happens. I'm sure you remember in 1992 when George H.W. Bush was put through the ringer for his "Read my lips, NO NEW TAXES". I think it was an impossible promise to keep and one that most people expected to be broken, but he made it and he was criticized for not keeping it. Obama broke multiple promises even before he got elected and has proceeded to break more even before he takes office. I would think people would be a bit more concerned since this was promise which he reiterated throughout his campaign over and over again, while bashing McCain for failing to make the same promise.
@xfahctor (14113)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
9 Jan 09
Funny, I haven't seen a single one of his supporters in here yet,not suprised, this is pretty unspinnable, but I'm sure eventualy some one will try. can't wait to see it, should be funny. I'm sure somehow your just not giving him a chance or something.
