https://pjmedia.com/ronradosh/2008/10/30/will-the-real-barack-obama-stand-up/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 22:22:06 -0400<![CDATA[As we reach the final days before the election, there has been much speculation about what Barack Obama actually stands for. Is he a closet radical, hiding his true agenda under a facade of moderation and pragmatism? Or is he a centrist, a man who opportunistically used radical connections to start his political ascent, only to ditch them when he got to real political power and influence?]]>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:11:14 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Radosh]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-radosh/2008/10/30/will-the-real-barack-obama-stand-up-n182659