Originally Posted by cologal

Cabo.....Democrats come in different shapes and sizes....I happen to be one of those moderate Democrats. Fiscally conservative and socially liberal but before you do to much with that I believe in equal rights for everyone and some reasonable safety nets should be provided by the government.

So if I vote for Obama I will vote for him based on several issues:


Women on average make 77 cent on the $1.00 as compared with men. I still work and I am a college graduate with 30+ years experience.

John McCain voted against the Equal Pay for Women bill just recently and he was quoted as saying the reason was:

Women needed more education and training as compared with men.

I have 2 nephews in the military...one has been to Iraq 4 times and wounded the last time.

John McCain opposed the new GI Bill saying it was to generous. He voted against mental health and brain injury services for veterans. Vote 343 2005 and vote 222 2006

He voted against funding for troops safety equipment and vehicles. See vote 248 2005 and vote 376 2003. That was equipment for my nephew he voted against. My nephew needed equipment to go to Iraq, he called me so I bought it for him and if he had needed it I would have bought him the absolute best armored vest money could buy.

He received a 20% rating from the Disabled American Veterans in 2006 while Obama received an 80% rating.

When I vote I will vote on the issues.