One thing is certain. The policies of an incoming Obama administration will not be determined by the erstwhile populist posturing of the candidate or by the pressure exerted by the left liberals. Rather, they will be dictated by the enormity of the economic and political crisis confronting American capitalism and what is required under these conditions to defend the class interests of the ruling elite. The turn to the right on the campaign trail is preparation for this essential task. Socialist Worker: Obama's war room. + Warning: This candidate makes wide right turns. After Downing Street: Ray McGovern's Response to Obama's FISA Explanation. JohnPilger.com: In the great tradition, Obama is a hawk.
