Senator Obama has adopted the position of every liberal interest group in this country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obama claims his policy aligns with all liberal groups.
- In plain terms
- He supports what most liberals want.
- What can you take from it?
- Policymakers often consolidate support by aligning with key factions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does aligning with a group limit policy innovation?
- How much consensus is needed for leadership?
Another view
Alignment with all groups may signal a lack of independent judgment.
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