Good Question NDD...

All one has to do is look at the poll numbers in states like FL - WI - OH & WI to see there is plenty of buyers remorse going around!

Will voter resentment play a role in the 2012 elections?

Thanks, Feisty! I knew there was a question in there somewhere!

Feisty- the short answer is 'yes'. The long version of the short answer is 'HELL yes'.

While I like newdayDAWNING's question, I also have one. BTW newday is a gal, not a guy.

The Republicans are trying to tie the debt to changing Medicare. Do you think the Democrats will draw a line in the sand and say Medicare is off-limits? If Republicans don't get their way to destroy Medicare, will they really vote "no" on the debt ceiling. Doing so would cause great issues and that too would be the fault of the Republicans.

NDD, to answer your question you have to accept the premise and I don't.

There has been a lot of noise about governors falling in polls. I would expect that given the hard decisions they made. Rick Snyder in Michigan passed a budget last week that had a couple of very hard choices, but overall was applauded by the masses. One for actually getting it done, something Jennifer Granholm could never do, and two for having a plan. I believe, when the masses start to see the positive results of balanced budgets and help to small businesses that will start hiring again, remember the government creates a climate for hiring, but does not hire, the "resentment" as your friend called it, will pass and acceptance will set in. The enacted cuts in the Michigan budget will barely be noticed by the majority of the people. It's just that the minority is awfully loud right now.

Time will tell.

american, that is too easy of a question to answer. The Libya action happens to be a NATO action, NOT a US one. The US is a part of NATO and so is under treaty regarding aid and assistance with regards to NATO exercises. Thus it is NOT a matter of US policy in that matter, but of NATO policy. As far as places like Syria, it has been abundantly clear for anyone actually following REAL news that the US has placed economic sanctions on the ruling class there and has been applying diplomatic leverage on the other nations in the area concerning democracy and the rights of the peoples.

I see you question as a lame attempt to take the focus off from OUR problems here in the US, to whit, the irresponsible ways that the Repubs/TPers are blackmailing our nation with regard to the debt limit in exchange for over-massive cuts in spending while at the same time refusing to remove the subsidies given to corporations that do not need them, removing tax deductions or towards raising responsibly raising taxes on those who can certainly afford to pay while at the same time trying to destroy the safety nets that so many Americans are now dependent on since those with the money are NOT hiring OR paying their fair share of taxes here in the US. You are trying to purely deflect the people's awareness of what dreadful damage the "Ryan Plan' actually does.

B honest - Don't buy your excuses. Iraq and afganistan have persistently been referred to as bushes wars, even though NATO forces were also involved. As for Libya you seem to forget that during the first week it was obama (re US), england and france initially involved in in releasing 100 + tomahawks towards targets in libya to enforce the no fly zone to protect libyan citizens for "humanitarian" reasons.

Within the last week it is now karsai telling NATO to cease attacks on houses, not him telling the US. It appears that the media has ignored the US role (re: obama) in this geographical area. It was also Obama who ducked and covered the US involvment in Libya within the first two weeks of NATO attacks.

If you were really honest with yourself you would know that that we live in a trully global economy and that the US actions abroad are just as important to our economy and recovery as domestic issues.

It appears that your argument is that our POTUS is not capable of providing the leadership to address both our foriegn and domestic policies.

Your argument of what you want to portray the right as destructive, ignores the real issue that the left has also played a role in making our current budgetary outlays unsustainable. I have no problem in raising FICA taxes accross the board to address future shortfalls.

You on the other hand believe that many don't pay their fair share. You as well as other FR liberals have yet to say what "fair" means. If you want to think about something why not review the following data supplied by the IRS on what income levels contribute the most to the US treasury. A study of where rvarious revenues make up our total revenue stream.

http://www.taxfoundation.org/news/show/250.html

http://www.factcheck.org/askfactcheck/whats_the_percentage_breakdown_of_the_governments.html

There are other sites as well that use government supplied numbers. I believe that wkipedia even has pie charts on the matter.

Obama wants to create an atmopshere where the future "innovators" can innovate new products and services. Haven't heard that obama also wants to deny them of all of the rewards that can come of those innovations. It seems that you would be happy if all they got was a "certificate of merit" from the government for their efforts.

FYI - The FR editors asked for questions, not you. If you desire to to ask a question then ask it of the editors.

Thanks, Tom! Always wondered why they didn't divide my home state of CA.

My question would be this: With the growing realization of the public that the GOP/TP does NOT have a real plan to reduce the deficit in a responsible manner, is actively trying to destroy Medicare/Medicaid and have their eyes set on destroying Social Security; with their blackmailing the Administration over extending the Debt Limit by demanding severely damaging cuts while refusing to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations (who are profiting very handsomely presently and still not hiring), with their record of blocking a record number of Bills in the Senate that would have greatly eased the recession and now trying to dismantle everything that actually Has helped as well as pushing for severe deregulation of any and all industries by cutting funding for the regulatory agencies, along with the various Repub Governors who are taking axes to their own State's laws and regulations, giving huge tax breaks to corporations and then blaming the shortfall on State Employees and their Unions, and America PLAINLY Seeing ALL of this for what it is: What are the chances of a complete turnover of ALL Repup/TP seats in the House and Senate that are up for re-election in this next election cycle?

"I would like to know who's been watching Trig while Sarah's been on her cross country vacation."

Dont know, but thank goodness your Mom watches you closely and keeps you in your room on the computer, away from civilized society.

My mom passed away about 25 years ago, but thanks for your interest. I'm guessing you live in North Florida.

There has been an interesting show on the History channel - "How the states got their shapes" Started watching it the other day before I switched on the NBA finals, was pretty interesting.

Obviously you all would need to pry yourself away from either MSNBC or Fox.

"We are so familiar with the map of United States, but do we know why our states look the way they do? Every shape on the map tells a great story about our past. Why is California bent? To cling on to gold. Why does Oklahoma have a panhandle? Because of shifting borders for slavery. Why does Missouri have a boot? Because of a massive earthquake. This special examines how every state is a puzzle piece ultimately revealing the unique geography, political and social history of America."

It seems RVZ Feisty as an excuse to prove how much of a racist bigot he is. He cant help himself since he resides in a sewer, and wont even take the time to remove some of the caca from his mouth before speaking.

Dennis,

I don't live in WI, Ohio or Florida... if you can, answer a question.

When all the chaos was going on in WI, what is it that public union workers need protection from... is it the government? If not, what then? They have a job for life, most will agree that many are hard working but when there is no pressure to perform - as compared to the private sector, you end up with a % that are in it for a free ride.

They can always blame this on the New Black Panther Party! Did anyone ask for photo ID?

I could but I won’t because that debate has been
discussed in length on this board. What I will say is that it is clear the
Wisconsin voters are clearly upset with what happened so much so that they
filed recall petitions on 6 of the 8 Republicans that were eligible and on only
three of the 8 Democrats that were eligible.

Right, the issue has been debated and I've asked that question a number of times (because I really want to know) but I have yet to get an answer. It's just a simple question...

At this point it is pretty obvious that the State, County and City workers are needing protection from the Republican Governors and Legislators who are removing rights, lowering wages and firing Government workers at all levels through defunding.

B,

Ok -- thanks for answering.

One footnote, it seems to me that if there was true accountability with gov't workers, the hostility towards them would be much less - if any at all.

They need protection from anti-labor Republican governors/legislators! They DON'T have a job for life and there IS pressure to perform! Clues for $1,000 Alex!!

America"s Mayor Rudolph Giuliana is testing the waters. He seemed to do real well in one of the latest polling results. I want to be President. 911. I will cut spending 911.

This field is so lackluster, it's no wonder the GOP leadership is looking for a candidate to inspire their base.

Groucho, the field will always be lackluster to the regular posters here. I said it yesterday and I will say it again, no matter who FR puts in the headline, the vile, nasty comments flow from the usual posters. Whether it is about their appearance, thier children or their policies. So why bother bringing them up here? You along with the regulars will always think the field is lackluster at best, incompetent and evil at worst.

I've posted a few of things I agree with regarding President Obama, is there really absolutely nothing about any of these potential candidates that is worthwhile? Are you all that jaded?

".no matter who FR puts in the headline, the vile, nasty comments flow from the usual posters. Whether it is about their appearance, thier children or their policies.'

Especially, if they are one of those 'telepromter-reading, socialist, foreign-born, terrorist-pallin-around-with, Kenyan commies', huh, White Collar Auto?? Yes- we see what you mean.

And on top of that the Repubs themselves caused the massive debt problem in the last Admin, and have been very adamant about NOT getting to the real root causes: Lowered taxation and unfunded programs that were never budgeted as well as real job creation.

I got your weiner probe right here!!!!!!!!

Voters Do you realize money was found that makes the whole union thing a non-starter? And if so, do you also realize even without that newfound money, the unions had voted to give up the money to help with the (perceived) budget problems in the first place? And do you further realize the union busting was so the wealthy could have even MORE? And do you remember the Governor campaigning on that issue in the first place? " Hmmmmm can I sign that recall petition??"

Like I said it's all about how you ask the question:

Do you support Public Employee Unions? Yes

Do you want to work until you are 70 so your teachers can retire at 50? No.....

Nashville_fan

Can either of you think of a President that has faced as many or more challenges than President Obama in U.S. history?

Two come to mind very quickly, Lincoln and FDR.

nashville,

more doesn't always mean better