Reply #24: The point is, basing your decision on that IWR vote is irresponsible.

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And several people have said that was their litmus test and that's why they chose Obama, but overlook the fact that his "opposition" was ONE very safe speech in deep dark blue Chicago, that he has said himself that he's not sure how he would have voted, and that since being in the Senate he has had opportunities to put his vote where his mouth is and has failed. People are propping him up as this "anti-war" candidate, but that's just not the case.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=4643795

So, there are MANY issues one should look at when making an important decision like this... and yes, experience is one of them. I really hate the "she was just a WIFE" meme, it's very degrading. We all know she was a remarkable, extremely involved First Lady.