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Quote by: Osborn F Enready  Their voting records tell no lies.
That is why I don't think a democrat can win on a policy of change, for people seeking ACTUAL change that aren't simply voting "how their union tells them to" or "how their party tells them to", or how their traditional partisanship leanings tell them to. |
A senator's voting record may very much reflect his constituents' opinions as much or moreso than his own. For a congressman, this is even more true. Once a candidate is running for president, he is no longer as accountable to the same constituency and has far greater flexibility in determining his own policy direction. And then, of course, once elected he can do whatever he wants.
Voting records tell no lies about what's been voted for. But it's hardly a steadfast predictor of a candidate's opinion or an amazing indicator of future advocacies.