Where does Barack Obama sit on the political compass?

Liberal US president

Barack Obama is placed at -3.8 economically (left) and -1.2 socially (center). That coordinate falls in the Social Liberalism cell.

These placements are approximate readings of public statements and policy records, not a quiz the person took. Use them to compare, not to settle a biography.

Portrait: Pete Souza, CC BY 3.0. Source.

Closest ideology

Social Liberalism Social liberalism accepts markets but wants them taxed and regulated to fund healthcare, education, and equal opportunity. It is left of centre economically and comfortable with personal freedom on social questions.

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