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[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

[i]t's what politicians do.

I think the process would be improved if each side explained their voting record, statements, etc., with this answer. E.g.:

Biden/Hillary said Obama wasn't ready because they were running for president--what the f*ck do you expect them to say?

McCain/Obama voted this way or that because it led to greater cooperation on something else, because you can't be a total wild card, etc.

Obama talked about political realities to some extent in his book, but I haven't heard him or anyone else say it while the cameras were rolling.