Obama's 'Redistribution' Constitution

Wall Street Journal by Steven G. Calabresi | Oct. 27, 2008 (Opinion)

This raises the question of whether Mr. Obama can in good faith take the presidential oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution" as he must do if he is to take office. Does Mr. Obama support the Constitution as it is written, or does he support amendments to guarantee welfare? Is his provision of a "tax cut" to millions of Americans who currently pay no taxes merely a foreshadowing of constitutional rights to welfare, health care, Social ... Full Story »

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Topics: Presidential Election 2008, U.S. Constitution, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Chris Finnie - Oct 27, 2008 - 9:27 PM PDT
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 by Chris Finnie - Oct. 27, 2008

While Calabresi quotes Obama to make his points, without context or knowing the full remarks, I have to wonder if he is misrepresented them. Obama and Biden are both law professors. Both teach constitutional law. I find it hard to believe the do not know and respect the Constitution better than this article alleges. While it is a well-researched and written piece, it still seems a partisan hit job.

If George Bush could take the oath of office with a straight face, I think just about anybody could.

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