Barack Obama actually said...

You know, I don't. What happens is, I get tagged as being on the left, and when I simply describe what have been my positions consistently, then so many people act surprised.

Context

Barack Obama responds to criticism about his political positioning, asserting that his views have been consistent.

07/06/2008

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