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How good was Obama as the Illinois senate?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

He declined to vote yay or nay, so he would not have to answer to the public for his stance on issues. He instead voted "present", becoming the least effective member of the senate, while still enjoying all the perks.

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