In the recent debate over healthcare and recess appointments, the Democrats were attacked for using tactics to get around legislative approvals and Republican filibusters. Their response? "Bush did it too." This got me to thinking. Has Obama really brought change to Washington as he promised? Or is he really just another lackey from the same school as Bush? Take a look at this chart. Maybe you have some additional comparisons to add. Feel free to comment.
| Bush | Obama |
| Used reconciliation process to pass tax cuts opposed by Dems | Used reconciliation process to pass Healthcare reform opposed by GOP |
| Used recess appointments to bypass Judiciary Committee on John Bolton and Judges | Used recess appointments to bypass filibusters on NLRB and Treasury picks |
| Approved surge strategy for Iraq | Approved surge strategy for Afghanistan |
| Approved TARP to bail out banks | Approved bailout of auto industry and financial entities |
| Used strategy of UN pressure and sanctions on Iran | Using strategy of UN pressure and sanctions on Iran |
| Largely ignored North Korea | Largely ignoring North Korea |
| Appointed Gates Secretary of Defense | Retained Gates as Secretary of Defense |
| Added huge entitlement through Medicare Plan B | Added huge entitlement through healthcare reform |
| Expanded role of government in education through No Child Left Behind | Expanded role of government in education through student loan takeover |
| Refused to support border control | Refusing to support border control |
| Favored amnesty for illegal immigrants | Supports amnesty for illegal immigrants |
| Served while holding majority in both legislative houses | Serving with majority in both legislative houses |
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