# Campaign Promises on The No Agenda Show

Campaign Promises comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to June 2018.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** February 2009 – June 2018
- **Related topics:** [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Iraq War](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [Transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [Guantanamo Bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [Amlo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amlo.md), [C-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Habeas Corpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habeas-corpus.md), [Healthcare Reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md), [Lobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyists.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Trump's Campaign Promises and Trade Negotiations

- **Episode:** [1039: Bot Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-04
- **Time:** 1:50:34–1:52:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1039-bot-cops/chapter/trump-s-campaign-promises-and-trade-negotiations.md

The hosts analyze President Trump's approach to trade, noting his tendency to follow through on campaign promises that traditional politicians typically ignore. They also mention the upcoming Mexican election and the potential victory of left-wing populist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO).

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [trade policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-policy.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md), [amlo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amlo.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md)

### Barack Obama 2008 Campaign Promise Retrospective

- **Episode:** [321: Internet in a Suitcase](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-14
- **Time:** 56:32–1:02:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/321-internet-in-a-suitcase/chapter/barack-obama-2008-campaign-promise-retrospective.md

The hosts review archival clips from Barack Obama's 2008 campaign, focusing on promises of government transparency and ending the war in Iraq. Obama pledged to put all meetings with lobbyists online and eliminate "pork barrel" projects, commitments the hosts argue have been largely ignored. The segment also revisits a controversial claim by Obama regarding his father's service in World War II.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [lobbyists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lobbyists.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md)

### Obama Campaign Promises, Guantanamo and Troop Withdrawal

- **Episode:** [290: Mission Accomplished!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/290-mission-accomplished.md)
- **Published:** 2011-03-27
- **Time:** 47:16–49:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/290-mission-accomplished/chapter/obama-campaign-promises-guantanamo-and-troop-withdrawal.md

A montage of 2007 and 2008 campaign clips features Barack Obama promising to end the war in Iraq, close Guantanamo Bay, and end illegal wiretapping. The hosts contrast these promises with current administration policies, including the continuation of military interventions and the failure to close the detention facility at Guantanamo.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [habeas corpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/habeas-corpus.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), [torture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/torture.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md)

### Iraq War Combat Mission, Obama Campaign Promises

- **Episode:** [230: Battle of the Billionaires](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-29
- **Time:** 19:49–21:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/230-battle-of-the-billionaires/chapter/iraq-war-combat-mission-obama-campaign-promises.md

President Barack Obama announced the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, a move the hosts compare to his original campaign pledges. They discuss the distinction between ending the war and simply transitioning troop roles. The conversation also touches on unfulfilled promises regarding the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and government transparency.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), combat mission, [guantanamo bay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guantanamo-bay.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md)

### Media Embargoes and Obama's Campaign Promises on Iraq

- **Episode:** [227: Eat, Pray, Love. In The Morning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning.md)
- **Published:** 2010-08-19
- **Time:** 19:27–24:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/227-eat-pray-love-in-the-morning/chapter/media-embargoes-and-obama-s-campaign-promises-on-iraq.md

The timing of the Iraq withdrawal is described as a tactical maneuver to avoid attacks, with mainstream media outlets like MSNBC agreeing to an embargo on the story until the troops were safe. A 2008 campaign clip of Barack Obama is played to contrast his promise of a total troop withdrawal with the reality of 50,000 personnel remaining. The hosts question the definition of "counter-terrorism" as a loophole for continued combat operations.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), media embargo, [withdrawal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/withdrawal.md), campaign promise

### C-SPAN Healthcare Promises and the Tea Party Movement

- **Episode:** [164: Waterboarding For Everyone!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-10
- **Time:** 1:55:40–2:00:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/164-waterboarding-for-everyone/chapter/c-span-healthcare-promises-and-the-tea-party-movement.md

A montage of clips shows candidate Barack Obama repeatedly promising that healthcare negotiations would be broadcast live on C-SPAN for full transparency. The hosts contrast these promises with the reality of closed-door negotiations once in office. They also discuss the growth of the Tea Party movement as a reaction to this perceived lack of accountability and the "slumbering" state of the general public.

Keywords: [c-span](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/c-span.md), [healthcare reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-reform.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [tea party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tea-party.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md)

### PolitiFact Obameter and Broken Campaign Promises

- **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-07
- **Time:** 28:38–31:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/politifact-obameter-and-broken-campaign-promises.md

The "Obameter" on PolitiFact.com is used to track President Obama's progress on 500+ campaign promises. The hosts highlight the failure of the "sunlight before signing" promise, noting that bills like S-CHIP were rushed through without the promised five-day public review period. They also question the status of the promised $3,000 tax credit for companies that create jobs.

Keywords: [politifact](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politifact.md), obameter, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [campaign promises](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-promises.md), [transparency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transparency.md), [tax credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-credits.md), s-chip

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