Obama's Senate achievements

Following last night's Texas/Ohio showdown I don't even want to play too much Wednesday morning quarterback. The show just goes on. But more importantly, tonight I found tons of info about Obama's track record in the Senate. I've narrowed it all down to 10 must-reads, but of course most of these web pages link out to dozens and dozens more useful references. So whether you support Obama's presidential campaign or you dismiss it, it's in your interest to know your stuff before debating someone about him. Check it out...

10 informative links that examine Obama's Senate achievements:

1. OnTheIssues.org: Detailed voting record
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2. Charles Peters on washingtonpost.com: "Judge Him by His Laws"
An examination of bills championed by Barack Obama uncovers impressive evidence of his character and ability.

3. The Candid Blogger: "Experience? Hillary's Legislative Record Exposed"
Since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096.

4. Helenann on Daily Kos: I found the BEEF - Obama's Senate Record"
Next time someone asks you 'where's the beef' in Senator Obama's Senate record, please feel free to send the link to this diary."

5. Grassroots Mom on Daily Kos: "I looked up Obama and looked up Clinton"
Clinton is a frequent co-sponsor on many of Obama's bills. So is Ted Kennedy. So are a number of Republicans.

6. Tom Curry on MSNBC.com: "What Obama's Senate votes reveal"
The list of 'yeas' and 'nays' offer some clues to an Obama presidency

7. Andrew Sullivan on TheAtlantic.com: "Dear Chris Matthews: Please Do Your Job"
fallout after Kirk Watson gets stumped

8. Obsidian Wings: "Barack Obama"
While Obama has not proposed his Cosmic Plan for World Peace, he has proposed a lot of interesting legislation on important but undercovered topics.

9. Wikipedia Wikipedia: Barack Obama
Although a newcomer to Washington, he recruited a team of established, high-level advisers devoted to broad themes that exceeded the usual requirements of an incoming first-term senator.

10. Barack Obama: United States Senator for Illinois
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