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In reply to the discussion: John Kerry says he ‘opposed the president’s (George W. Bush) decision to go into Iraq’ [View all]Celefin
(532 posts)51. A politician that takes on a new function is free to rewrite his voting history?
He was asked recently and he gave the least untruthful answer. This isn't about something long past, it's about a statement made recently that refers to something long past.
I don't see how becoming SOS plays into a statement on his voting history. Could you elaborate on that?
Also, how can his positions be realigned? Could you also elaborate on that? I really don't see it.
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John Kerry says he ‘opposed the president’s (George W. Bush) decision to go into Iraq’ [View all]
Stupefacto
Sep 2013
OP
he was looking at the facts but voted anyway. anyone who allowed this atrocity
roguevalley
Sep 2013
#30
It was a joint resolution to authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq.
rug
Sep 2013
#8
This is the danger of AUMF style resolutions as opposed to straight up War! declarations
kenny blankenship
Sep 2013
#19
Senators Boxer and Durbin voted against the IWR, but voted for the Syria resolution:
ProSense
Sep 2013
#25
Those who voted No should be lauded. And special note that the single Republican who
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#53
A politician that takes on a new function is free to rewrite his voting history?
Celefin
Sep 2013
#51
It's worse, he was not asked, he offered up this misinformation in service to himself
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#54