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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mr. Toy: [QB] An underlying assumption that seems prevalent here is that "politics as usual" will prevail. Given that this country has elected a president that doesn't fit any previous mold, I wouldn't bet the farm on it. Consider, Obama is from the city that is Amtrak's largest hub that extends routes out to more than 30 other states. And unlike most other candidates from either party, Obama actually published a [URL=http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/issues/FactSheetTransportation.pdf]transportation policy[/URL] in his campaign documents. It included funding Amtrak and developing high speed rail. The incoming VP rides Amtrak regularly, and his son currently serves on the [URL=http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Copy/Title_Image_Copy_Page&c=am2Copy&cid=1081442674231&ssid=166]Amtrak board of directors.[/URL] And Obama has stated on many occasions that rebuilding our transportation infrastructure is essential to rebuilding the economy. Thus I'm thinking BHO is going to look like a hybrid of FDR and JFK, though it is as yet an open question as to whether he can put together anything as grand as a WPA or TVA. However, the last thing I expect is a repeat of either JEC or W(B)JC, and certainly nothing like GWB. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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