| Let's say one of the three leading candidates (John, Hillary, Obama) is elected this November. How would you feel if he/she pursued a progressive agenda (e.g., universal healthcare) but continued to use signing statements to skirt laws that (s)he doesn't | |
| No. In this way, I have something in common with the Bush supporter: so long that my president is in step with my ideals, who cares? |
3 votes - 15 %
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| Not really. The legally dubious practice of signing statements pales in importance when compared to universal healthcare. |
0 votes - 0 %
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| Well, kinda. The use of signing statements in ths way really bothers me, though if it allows the passage of progressive legislation, I'll get over it. |
4 votes - 21 %
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| Yes. It's an illegal practice, and no law --- even laws I support --- that requires its use should be passed. |
4 votes - 21 %
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| N/A. This use of signing statements is as morally bankrupt as George Bush is. No candidate with integrity would use them in that fashion when becoming president...though didn't I just read a diary about Democrtic candidates using slimy GOP tactics in th |
8 votes - 42 %
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| 19 Total Votes | |
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