Regarding taxes, his policy of raising capital gains and taxes on the rich to promote "fairness" as a higher priority than bringing in more tax revenue is illogical on so many fronts. As a pragmatist and old school liberal I thought our priority cared about what worked (maximum tax revenue) as opposed to what "felt right." No?

JFK was also the one who asked what WE could do for our country instead of what the country can do for us. Each time I listen to Obama I hear the exact opposite. It's incredibly condescending to hear and I could go on and on and on but since the Senator from my state has taken both sides on almost all issues I find it hard to know where he honestly stands on many things and am more inclined to see his big government ideas as Leftism (expansion of the role of the federal government) as opposed to the expansion of liberalism (expanding freedom and opportunity for all).

Hope this helps.