Obama: My Economic Plan Would Be Considered a Moderate Republican's in 1980s
President Obama continues campaign for tax hikes
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.
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You can put funny hats on dogs all day long; they don't care, they have no shame.
Similarly, Obozo can run his mouth and not even hint at embarrassment.
Actually, I think it's pretty much moderate Republican today, since I could easily see Romney or Boehner doing it. I in no way mean that as a compliment to Obama, Romney, or Boehner.