If you followed the ?government collusion ? link in the previous entry, you had a chance to read Roy Cordato?s thoughts about the argument that President Obama is anti-business. Follow this link to read George Leef?s take on the same topic.
These are important observations to keep in mind as you read about Obama?s attacks on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as described in the latest TIME. Michael Crowley notes that there?s more to Obama?s fighting words than meets the eye:
[W]hat’s really inspiring the White House assault may be less obvious: turning out the Democratic base. For weeks, Obama has been warning disaffected Democrats that not voting on Nov. 2 will ensure Republican gains likely to squelch the liberal agenda. Obama’s 2008 campaign manager, David Plouffe, says Democrats are showing signs of an enthusiasm surge. Others are more skeptical of the chamber bashing. “It’s pretty thin stuff,” says one Democratic strategist. But with few popular achievements to brag about before the election, invoking the specter of secret corporate money might be Obama’s last, best hope of showing liberals that he’s made the right enemies ? maybe not abroad but certainly at home.
