ObamaMeter update: Promises kept

By GottaLaff

I posted about this site a few days ago. Here's an update:

No. 125: Direct military leaders to end war in Iraq

On "my first day in office, I would give the military a new mission: ending this war".

No. 239: Release presidential records

"Will nullify the Bush attempts to make the timely release of presidential records more difficult."

No. 241: Require new hires to sign a form affirming their hiring was not due to political affiliation or contributions.

"Will issue an executive order asking all new hires at the agencies to sign a form affirming that no political appointee offered them the job solely on the basis of political affiliation or contribution."

No. 427: Ban lobbyist gifts to executive employees

"Barack Obama will issue an executive order banning registered lobbyists or lobbying firms from giving gifts in any amount or any form to executive branch employees."

No. 503: Appoint at least one Republican to the cabinet

Interview with Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes": Question: "Will there be Republicans in the Cabinet?" Obama: "Yes." Question: "More than one?" Obama: "You're not getting any more out of me."

14 more promises are "in the works". One is "stalled", and there has been one "compromise". None have been broken.

This is what "mission accomplished" really means.