“When pressed by reporters for the Times as to what one word he would use to characterize his political philosophy, Obama declined. “No, I’m not going to engage in that,” he said.”
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It’s above his pay grade.
So he doesn’t want to say what his political philosophy or leanings are.
Why is it that Republicans/conservatives/libertarian types are willing to say that they are conservative, and will explain, if people will listen, what that political philosophy entails.
Whereas Democrats/liberals/radicals/anarchists are NOT willing to admit to what they are and what they believe.
Why is this?