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To: LindyBill who wrote (244429)4/4/2008 9:07:26 AM
From: gamesmistress  Read Replies (1) of 793896
 
In 1996, prior to running for state Senate, Obama filled out this questionnaire, which is now out on the Internet. Here's his answers to the Criminal Justice section, which includes firearms. Read the whole thing here, it's fascinating. He is sooo liberal, and if he tries to shift any of his positions to attract independents and the middle, his base will hammer him.

politico.com

Criminal Justice

33. Do You support:
a. admissibility of illegally obtained evidence? No.
b. electronic eavesdropping? No.
c. police radar? Yes, unless it is abused?
d. prior government restraints on the press? No'
e. state censorship of the arts? No

34. Do you support:
a. capital Punishment? No.
b. criminal prosecution of juveniles as adults? No.
c. mandatory sentencing? No
d. work release,home monitoring, other alternatives sentencing?
Yes.

35. Do you support state legislation to:
a. ban the manufacture, sale and possession of handguns? Yes.
b. ban assault weapons? Yes.
c. mandatory waiting periods and background checks? Yes.
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