Chris Bowers Explains To Matthews: Obama Ran as a Centrist

Chris Matthews has on Chris Bowers from OpenLeft.com to ask if the left feels betrayed or not by Obama's choices to work in his administratin and Chris Bowers has to explain to Matthews that Obama did not promise to govern from the left. He promised to govern as a centrist. Matthews seems to be believing too much of the GOP's former campaign rhetoric.

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[hippieCy08]

In the words of Chomsky, Obama is a blank slate where millions of people projected their own visions and perceptions on to him...whether its the right winger or progressives.

Obama is neither left nor right....until we stop thinking in such a dogmatic Rovian political shit....we might never figure him out. He's a pragmatist who wants to get things done and will not serve any political movement @ the expense of his own presidency.

[phoenixatom]

This country is way too divided. People need to stop thinking in terms of left wing and right wing, or we'll never get out of the mess we're in. Remember the old saying..."United We Stand, Divided We Fall". This may be too much positice thinking, but I think Obama feels this same way, and it is why he is taking in those from both sides in hopes to get people to come together and actually work to move this country forward. Time to roll up our sleeves America, there's work to do!

[MyXxx77]

It's funny to read these old posts after 3 years of Obama. His socialist policies have failed and nearly bankrupted the country and made America a laughing stalk.

[moartommy]

obama isn't nearly as liberal as the GOP wants the rednecks to believe

[baronmorris]

good call sargeant. ;-) I concur.

[sergeantnorider]

You all need to grow up. I voted for Obama and I secretly desire a criminal investigation of Bush as well but its just not realistic. We are in the middle of a deep economic crisis and if Obama took his eye off the ball to do what will be considered "settling old scores" and the economy tanks democrats will pay for years. Even if Obama succeeded in prosecuting Bush or his cronies it would squander any opportunity to unify the nation and bury us in partisanship. On balance, its just not worth it.

[hippygangster]

I am sick of this crap. Obama is disenfranchising those who voted for him, us!, the left!!!. He is making a big mistake. In the name of justice, honor, and history, Bush-Cheney et al. need to be brought to justice. If rightwing heads dont roll then what kind of message is that for justice and integrity.

[kirbygene]

I agree with Hippy and 47. We need more people in our country to become pragmatic about what will work to correct our problems.

I cringe when I let myself imagaine where this country would be headed had McCain/Palin pulled off a squeaker

[kirbygene]

Well said, Hippy!

[thekingsnotdead]

Oh come and say it....... waaaaaa, waaaaaaaa, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[LunaGer]

I'm a lefty, I voted for Obama, and while I am watchful of his choices, I am mostly unconcerned.

To go beyond that, in many ways I am relieved that he is NOT filling his cabinet with those from the left. To me it feels like a smart move. But, what do I know. :)

I do, however, agree with the twitchy-eyed guest, that it would be nice if there were at least a few people in Obama's cabinet representing the left.

I'm content for now to watch and see.