Obama says he'd be seen as moderate Republican in 1980s

[UnrepentantLiberal]

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By Ian Swanson
The Hill
Dec 14, 2012

President Obama said his economic policies are "so mainstream" he'd be considered a moderate Republican in the 1980s.

In a Thursday interview with a Miami-based local television station, Obama said he thinks few people believe he wants to impose socialism on the country.

"The truth of the matter is that my policies are so mainstream that if I had set the same policies that I had back in the 1980s, I would be considered a moderate Republican," he told Noticias Univision 23 in a White House interview.

"I mean, what I believe in is a tax system that is fair," he continued. "I don't think government can solve every problem. I think that we should make sure that we're helping young people go to school. We should make sure that our government is building good roads and bridges and hospitals and airports so that we have a good infrastructure.

More: http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/272957-obama-says-his-economic-policies-so-mainstream-hed-be-seen-as-moderate-republican-in-1980s

[villager]

1. Well, no shit!

That's been obvious from his policies for four years!

[merrily]

2. Is this supposed to be a good thing?

On some issues, he's been to the right of a moderate Republican in the 1980s.

[Justin_Beach]

3. In Canada

He'd be a conservative, no question.

[TDale313]

4. but, but, but...

I keep hearing on the radio and internets that he's a commie pinko libural. I'm so confusid.

(Just in case it wasn't clear.)

[thebard77]

5. Conservatives are barely self aware.

[OKNancy]

6. this has been posted several times on DU in other forums

It's not really necessary to post it in the Barack Obama Group.
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