Obama Scores Poorly on Taxes

Courtesy of Project Vote Smart. Sen Obama has one of the lowest ratings in the US Senate on taxes, which makes his claims and plans to help the American public even more suspect.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

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2007-2008 Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Tax Limitation Committee 14 percent in 2007-2008.

2007 In 2007 Americans for Tax Reform gave Senator Obama a grade of 5.

2007 Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to FreedomWorks's position, Senator Obama received a rating of 17.

2007 In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Senator Obama a grade of F.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans for Tax Reform 15 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the FreedomWorks 25 percent in 2006.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Taxpayers Union 16 percent in 2006.