Well, that’s not entirely true. As Dennis Byrne notes in the Tribune today, Obama’s website states that “Throughout his political career, Barack Obama has fought for open and honest government,”

Which is something that Obama’s critics just don’t get. For example, consider the talking points dispensed by this Obama Action Wire, including this gem:

LIE: “When Veteran Cook County Boss John Stroger faced a strong and credible challenge in the 2006 primary election from a reform-minded liberal Democrat, Obama said nothing . . . Obama’s silence had probably saved Cook County’s political kingpin.” [pp. 8, 14]

TRUTH: Obama’s Neutrality Sent “A Silent Signal” That Was Helpful To Claypool. [Chicago Sun-Times, 3/16/06]

So, you see, Obama is probably just sending another silent signal. Isn’t that enough?