I see this point being used by the McCain campaign and his Conservative supporters. The supporters like to say that Obama voted "present" the majority of the time he was in the Senate. This rumor is based on a number floating around out there. I'm pretty sure the number they use is 130.
What they forget to tell you is that out of over 4000 votes, Obama voted present 129 times. According to FactCheck.org, his "present" votes only account for about three percent of his voting record.
Where did you learn math? Redneck Institute for the Dimwitted? Explain to me how three percent is considered the most of anything?
I have two links for you to read. Of course, I am assuming you learned how to read at a different school. I sure hope your reading comprehension is better than your skills in mathematics.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2008/01/24/fact_check_obamas_present_votes/
http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/how_many_times_did_obama_vote_present.html
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