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The Romney campaign is dwelling on a video on the <a href="http://www.drudgereport.com" target="_blank">Drudge Report</a> today in which Obama praises redistribution. He was pretty openly liberal back then.

The Romney campaign is dwelling on a video on the Drudge Report today in which Obama praises redistribution. He was pretty openly liberal back then.

The Greatest Hits Of Barack Obama's Liberal 1990s

Obama in 1998: I probably would have voted against Clinton's welfare reform plan.

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The Greatest Hits Of Barack Obama's Liberal 1990s

Obama in 1998: I was not a huge fan of Clinton welfare reform.

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Obama In 1998: "I Actually Believe In Redistribution"

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Obama appeared at 1996 event hosted by a Socialist group.

Obama in 1999: I did not support Clinton's welfare reform plan.

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Obama in 1996: “I favor legalizing same-sex marriages,and would fight efforts to prohibit such marriages."

1996:Obama questionnaire says he supports banning assault weapons, handguns.

In 1994, Obama criticized Clinton's "values" pitch.