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Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
President Barack Obama greets supporters Friday during a campaign event at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, N.H.
President Barack Obama traveled to Portsmouth, N.H., looking to maintain the momentum from his Thursday night Democratic convention address despite a disappointing jobs report released Friday morning.
Trying not to put too much of a damper on the event – his first since his convention prime-time acceptance speech -- the president sought to put a positive light on the jobs report, which showed a lower-than-expected 96,000 jobs created in August and an 8.1 percent unemployment rate.
“Today we learned that after losing around 800,000 jobs a month when I took office, business once again added jobs for the 30th month in a row,” he told the 6,000-person crowd at the Strawbery Banke Museum.
“But that's not good enough,” he continued. “We need to create more jobs faster. We need to fill the hole left by this recession faster. We need to come out of this crisis stronger than when we went in.”
He spent much of the rest of his speech hitting similar notes as he did Thursday night – explaining in broad, aspirational language his goals for a second term, including adding a million jobs over the next four years; cutting oil imports in half by 2020; improving access to education and overhauling the tax code.
He also, as he did Thursday night, ridiculed Republicans for what he said was a plan that relied solely on tax cuts for the wealthy intended to encourage economic growth among lower-income people.
“All they've got to offer is the same prescriptions that they've had for the last 30 years: tax cuts, tax cuts, gut some regulations -- oh, and more tax cuts,” he said. “Tax cuts when times are good, tax cuts when times are bad, tax cuts to help you lose a few extra pounds -- (laughter) – tax cuts to improve your love life -- I -- it'll cure anything, according to them,” he joked.
It was a similar line to one he used Thursday night, when he also characterized Republicans as depending on tax cuts as a cure-all.
“Feel a cold coming on? Take two tax cuts, roll back some regulations and call me in the morning,” he joked at the Time Warner Cable arena in Charlotte, N.C., at the convention.
On the flight from Charlotte to Portsmouth, White House senior adviser David Plouffe downplayed any sort of positive effect the convention would have on the president’s standing in the polls.
“We come out of the convention with momentum. That doesn't mean the race is going to change significantly. But we think that we come out of here with some momentum in terms of putting together the electoral picture,” he told reporters traveling on the president’s plane.
Obama went on to Iowa City, Iowa, where he was to address students at the University of Iowa. He will then travel to St. Petersburg, Fla., where on Saturday he will kick off a two-day bus tour.
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I agree we need more jobs and less on government hand outs. The problem is...this is not what he wants....
I want everyone to search the web for the text of Obama's convention speech. He stated he would hire 100,000 teacher over a ten year period. He stated he would create 600,000 jobs in natural gas. THAT'S ONLY 700,000 JOBS. Today, He came back close to this number saying he was going to create 1 million job.
Hey Obozo, We have 25 million Americans unemployed. All you can do is give us a plan for 1 million jobs.
As Charlie Brown say,s "Good Grief".
WOW! Did you just wake up and figure that out you FN moron!
Is it a joke to you O butt-head?
YOU NEED A JOB
Because YOUR FIRED you incapible useless knuckle-headed loser!
Amerixca is not laughing with you d i c k for brains...were laughing at your sorry lazy no good muslin radical islamic camel fker a s s !
You are a discrace, not only to America but to the black people who put some faith in your ability to do something right...guess what Richard Cranium...you failed BIG TIME.
Yep'er folks...it's all o butt-heads fault. A sleep at the wheel for 3-1/2 years...still asleep and only cares about campaiging to the truley Stupid Ignorant MO-FO's that believe his Lies and bull c r a p .
He y, I just woke up and Americans need more jobs, China ownes us, Russia will have us, and Islam still suks d i c k ...really day do...da koran is fo da ho...koran-hole...what I b a doing to you dumb a s s white folks...folks...Don't believe what people say...My record stands fo it's self...
I am da stupidest MO FO and da Worst President EVER!!! and you dumb a s sfolks believed my lies that I'm American...I am ameriKan! wrap you head in rags and bow to me...the useless homie!!!
Waz up...da B i t c h is in da Hiz house!!!! nWord honkies and spicks, japs and jews, black trash an the all famous N i gg er!, Waz up wid dat Mi niggars...bend ovra and I'll bust a nut in da butt...o bama in da hiz house!
Vote fo me and I'll enslave thee...FK free, not wid me...fo sho, fo-sho...
S.J.M. ......... Put that crack pipe down.
That language was not E-bonics, it was BO-bonics...
Obama, "We need more jobs." No @!$%#? Why do politicians state the obvious then do nothing about it? After all, it is their job to maintain the country and protect our rights. It seems no matter who is in charge, they fail at both responsibilities.
It is not the government's job to "maintain the country and protect our rights." It's a tragedy that so many believe as you do. Imagine your future if you stopped waiting for the government to do for you.
Wanna bet? Try reading the Constitution. It is the governments job to maintain/protect the country as well as protect our rights. If they fail to protect our rights then it is our job to change the government. You really should try reading the document one day.
It is basic American history really, you should have paid attention in school. Because getting schooled on a forum like this can be sad. If you can't or don't want to read the Costitution then try John Lock. The founders based much on his wisdom.
Obama did nothing about it? 4.5 million jobs added? Brought the unemployment rate down from 10% to 8%? You repubs refused to pass his jobs bill, then btch about the lack of jobs! geesh
My bad *Constitution*
Besides spouting the media talking points, tell me how did Obama create jobs? Did he start a new company? What did he do? And please do not assume I "belong" to either party. You show much ignorance. The president has nothing to do with job creation unless you count MORE government employees or people on food stamps and welfare as new jobs. Government buying up the private sector is also NOT job creation. Sorry tone, you also fail at your knowlege of civics and U.S. History.
"you show much ignorance" LOL!! Actually we've cut jobs in the government sector, that's one reason for the unemployment rate being so stuborn. You make absolutely no sense. Sorry. Obama's talking about 100% private sector jobs. That's true job creatiion. 4.5 million Private Sector Jobs!! Next
Assuming you truly believe it's the government's job to provide for you, I have to ask, how is that working out for you? I'd guess, not too well. Such expectations only create anger, frustration and disillusionment.
You can keep waiting for the government to deliver what it is not going to deliver all you want. The fact is, if you really want something you have to make it happen. All the government is going to provide (best case) is national defense, a fair justice system and (hopefully) a reasonably hospitable domestic environment in which to pursue your dreams. That's a big deal, whether you realize it or not. But government is not going to save you or fix your life.
Seriously tone-2675402
You should try a couple community college courses on civics and American history before you attempt to post on sites like this. If I wanted to hear the false and inaccurate achievements of this or any other administration, I will just turn on one of the many "news" stations and hear the BS. The president has very few real powers and job creation just isnt one of the powers. He can start a war and get young people employed in the military but again ...government job. He can suggest tax cuts that might lead to more employment in the private sector. No much else. Maybe Obama could get the thousands of unemployed young people that sit in jail for drug offenses or sit on the curb doing nothing...get them rebuilding the infrastructure of the country but I think the unions would have something to say about that.
Hey Tone-Loc dufuss, To stay even with population entering the job market, 180,000-200,000 jobs need to be created each month. Additionally, there are 300,000 less people working now since Obumbles took over. If you repeat stuff that Blow Biden said, then you are an idiot too....
Again Victoria your ignorance is showing. Where did I say it is the governments job to provide for me or anyone? I didn't. It is the governments job to maintain/protect American as well as protect the rights of America's citizens. If the government fails in either of those duties then we the citizens have the right to change the government. It is how the founders viewed avoiding tyranny. That is it. Basic simple 8th grade social studies. I am so sorry public school failed you. Please try reading the Constitution or the philosophies of John Lock. I can send you one of my many copies. Read first, then post. You will have a real argument. And if you happen to be a Mitt supporter or a Rebulican/Conservative, please stop posting until you are well read. You are making your party look foolish. If you support president Obama then I really am not surprized at your remarks. They gengerally speak from emotion and not logic.
You work for the administration tone? "we've cut jobs". What was your part?
Just because you do not understand basic civics and history does not mean I make no sence. You just cannot understand. Don't worry though, I am sure the TV will tell you what to think, do and say. Lets hope we get a change this next election!
And because the left/liberals seem to make thier case with emotion and name calling, this Libertarian may just have to support and vote for Romney. Besides, I think Ryan might make a good president in 8 years.
LOL. I'm way out of the college scene gulfvet. When you get to the real world, you'll understand. You pubs pass the Presidents jobs plan, and then maybe you can btch. Until then STFU! OK?
Ah yes, Lying Ryan would make a good President? LOL!!!!! Runs a marathon in 1:50 Heh.. Oh just a misstatement!
There you go again assuming. What is with you?
1. I'm not a "pub"
2. You can never stop learning so go back to it.
3. You couldn't make me "stfu" if you even wanted to try.
Sorry I schooled you and got you all upset. But really you are saying things that are not true about jobs and such. And your ignorance about the role of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government is astounding. Maybe you should have attended a real place of learning. Or at least paid attention in classes on this subject. Stop repeating the nightly "news". You will wear out your spokes hole.
Ahh there it is MSNBC uses "lying Ryan" and no time later a spokes hole repeats it. Funny how both sides say the same things about each other. Is it whosoever lies the least gets elected? Is that how this works now?
You can't win tone. Just close the laptop. Put the cat out, and go to bed. You can try again tomorrow.
It's ok gulf, you didn't upset me,,, no need to apologize. Although it would be a good thing, I realize noone can make you STFU. LOL.. Anyway, Ryan earned that nick. And I'm sure he'll solidify that as this campaign goes on. Keep up the rhetoric. And if there's anything I said that's untrue about jobs... well you should just cite it. Something about truth and pubs isn't working lately.
Another post without substance or merit. I have read dozens of posts here destroying your emotionally based views. Face it, President Obama did nothing but read from a TelePrompter for all these years and really only moved to take over the private sector and continuously blame the last administration. Oh and get America even further in debt than any other modern president with the health care take over. Go to your local postoffice or DMV and see just how well the government runs things. This is what happens when an unqualified person gets elected into power based solely on his looks and empty, emotion filled promises. The man does not even have the willpower to stop smoking, I doubt he will have the will power to stop spending money that isn't his. And I already told you. Government buying up the private sector is not job creation. It is more like communism. You must be worried about that fat governement check you get every month for doing nothing more that trolling the internet going away. All brused and battered...no fear I have combat 1st aid training to fix you up.
13DEV- So , I should keep a toal failure in office. Back a party that removes God from it's platform. So? THey can support 1 to 2 percent of gay society. The small percentage of Sandra Fluke types (Working for Bloomberg in NYC) that can't afford 7 dollars in birth control. But, a very,very large majoritytthat believe in some form of a higher being or entity get chucked. I'm a registered Independent. That vote showed it is no longer the Democratic party. It has become the communist party. Van Jones anyone?
I'll give my vote to Romney and take my chances.....
Hey "Yank," you just don't get it. It's the ENTIRE COCKROACH INFESTATION THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. Romney is ONE OF THEM... but he is only in there 4 or 8 years.
Pull your head out of your AZZ. You spout off about gays, pills, Flukes, God and stuff that has nothing to do with Americans getting the royal shaft when it comes to DC selling out to China (and others). Your issues are NOTHING compared to the real threat of China and GLOBAL CORPORATE WORLD.
Vote out the INFESTATION of ALL long term DC politicians. Not only have they failed us...... they are against us!!!!!!, DEMS and REPUBS both. Vote in the new blood and watch them like a hawk. I'm not talking about Tea-baggers either. Their crying and wailing is small stuff.
Send the new breed who wants the REAL America back. Send them with clear instructions to punish corporations and all who do business with China.
Send them with a message that the USA wants it's own economy and to hell with this GLOBAL ECONOMY CRAP. Isolationism is a good thing. Don't let these DC pukes tell us otherwise.
I'm a registered INDEPENDENT too. I've had a belly full of the dysfunctional DC vomit myself.
You have a point. Ever since they removed God from everything our society has turned more evil and mean. Sex, child exploitation, murder, abuse etc all these things are on the rise and getting out of control. People deny and therefor do not fear God. They let the "dark side" take over and care little about the consequences.
...see, told ya hPrez-0 would spin the numbers...
The reason that unemployment dropped is because over 350,000 people stopped looking for work & therefore disappeared off of the jobless stats.
...bottom line, the economy sucks & it's Prez-0's policies (Mr. No-Compromise) which is making it suck the most.
Vote yo mind...not yo brain and fo 4 mo years EVIL will reign...
Hail bama...wid no mama...or a fata...no counrty...just hatred and commie to the farmer , camel jockie rides da range, pulling his pud before it came, camel load pretty big, made da moose swallow it like a pig...bending over grabbing her heels, squeeling loud like a pig...in November we pull da shaft, with a BIG NO vote crammed up yo a s s...go home you Kenyan fool, eat a camel toe before you drool and drop stool.
Jobs really? Do you really think we can? JERK-OFF A s s hole.
You democrats that vote straight party line..... I would think you would have to AGREE that ........ so goes the housing industry....... so goes the economy....... Then why - oh Lordy why - would the Democrats (NOT the Republicans) include in Obamacare a 3% national sales tax on ALL real estate sold starting in January 2013 ? Now I know this is difficult - but dig deep for some common sense ----- THIS will HURT even FURTHER the recovery of the housing market !!! Obama and his croanies have NO COMMON SENSE....... I have had enough and I am voting for ROMNEY and RYAN......... and let it be known..... I VOTE for the PERSON and the ISSUE and NOT STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET !!! Ya know when Common Sense is trying to hit you in the face STOP "flinching"........
Yeah no repubs vote straight party line, right desgusted? And the housing bubble grew and blew under the republican administration. So vote for them again. Brilliant.
hey...I'm a Democrat...and no @!$%#ing way would I ever vote for Obama again!!!
Tone-Joke, It grew under Bawney Fwank and Kiss Dudd.... I am sure you lost 4 or 5 homes that you never should have had. Remember the liberal mantra, "every minority has a right to own a home.." Knucklehead.....
Disgusted- The best part of Obama pushing these numbers as good? If the same numbers come in next month we are officially in a recession.
And all you repubs will be cheering the bad recession news for America. Do you realize why the mainstream doesn't relate to you anymore?
blahblahblah....i created one job!!.....and it was in government....
We should call Obama the "spin master!"
The only person who should be happy about Obama's presidency is Jimmy Carter......he is no longer considered the WORST!
Tone- What are you smoking. The effective number of jobs created by the obama administration counting those lost is 300,000 to 400,000. That's good considering there are 25 million people unemployed? Oh, by the way those jobs you say he created. They cost $270,000.00 a piece at tax payers expense to create.
Read Bob Woodwords new book (watergate fame) that was written on the internal workings of the White House. Learn how to read economic indicators. Take an aspirin an call me in the morning.
LOL. yankee9... Thanks for the insulting post. I actually have an economics degree. Yes economic stimulus policies cost money, but to avert recessions, well, they're well worth it. Thanks for the aspirin advice and sorry your candidate is losing. Take care.
270k/job and you have an economics degree??? Did you run a successful crack house for many years or were you a bookie???? LOL
Do you have any facts, or just the usual insults and rhetoric from pubs? LOL
please, people...we must vote this moron out of office!!! You have to be dumb, stupid, or entirely brainwashed if you think he has done a good job!!
There are only 2 "people" that should be happy about the Obama Presidency. 1) Michelle Obama - 10 million dollars in vacations taken at taxpayers expense. 2) Anyone that owns a golf coarse
I think there is a third....Jimmy Carter!!...he will no longer be considered the worst president we have ever had!
No... George Bush will have that for the rest of my life time.
Starsailing- I hate to sink your ship, But, your line-"Obstucted President Obama from day one" is bogus. The Democrats controled the house and Senate from day one, then two years after. Until people started realizing what commie morons they put in office and the tide turned a bit.
----- All that matters is what's next.
uh no. Totally obsrtucted. Couldn't get enough votes to avert another republican fillibuster and pass Obama's jobs bill, adding 1 million jobs. Pubs said it would be a "win for Obama". Now you all btch about jobs. eh
Had the first 2 years with total control. He never wanted to help our country.
I see that the President continues to play the blame game on the old administration, it's time that party we belong too. Start to realize that this President is full of hot air, and should save it for the coming winter forthcoming.
But our history shows, that once we belong to one party we will continue to vote for that party just as our forefathershave always done to bad. I guess we have to live with the same old party, for they are the majority to bad again.
Al- become an Independent-----
obama your full of crap, and I dont believe a word you said in that little speech of yours. I'm one of the few people thats NOT BUYING INTO YOUR FLASHY BAG OF TRICKS.
THE ONLY WAY TO IMPROVE AMERICA'S SITUATION IS FOR YOU TO RESIGN OR BE FIRED. Thats the only way america can get better and recover from the damage you've done.
DONT WORRY OBAMA, YOU'LL MAKE IT INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS FOR 2 REASONS. FIRST BY BEING THE ABSOLUTE WORST PRESIDENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AND SECOND BY BEING THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT.
...the worst black President.
Funny how the MSNBC rag says Obumbles to tout the one bright spot in disappointing jobs report. If it were an article about a conservative, it would not have even mentioned the bright spot.....
"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle." ~George Orwell
MacJobs Even.....Living Wage Jobs Down....Bernanke's Quantitative Easement III On The Way To Deflate Our Dollar Even More!
All To Save Their Too Big To Fail Banksters Which Are Now 25% Bigger Than They Where in 2008 Thanks Directly To Bailout Barry's Policies!
I am sorry but if President Obama did not keep ANY of his Promises Over The Last 4 Years except to his Wall Street Bankster Masters why of Earth Would ANY Rational Person think He Would Keep ANY Of His Promises Now?
Pompous Obama even Had Mr. Cocaine Bill Out Making Excuses For Him instead of Admitting his FAILURES as he Promised US he'd do! my brother, he's got a nose like a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Roger Clinton
Why Should ANYONE be Stupid Enough to Believe ANYTHING a WALL STREET OWNED PROFESSIONAL LIAR Like Barack Obama Says?
It is NOT like We The People Can Trust Bailout Barry After All Of His NOT Hope & NOT Change" Nonsense...Well Maybe That's UN Kind....We've Had A Lot Of Hopelessness & Change For The Worse....But Really...Does That Count?
America Refuse To Reward FAILURE Refuse To Re-Elect ANY Wall Street Corrupted Incumbents not even Barack Obama!
Psst America....Watch this just released PBS Documentary and then you will know what these WALL STREET CRIMINALS Are Actually All About!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l-8PFk8j5I
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts."~ Abraham Lincoln
Had to cut and paste this....
Look at the Democratic speakers:
An impeached president also accused of rape, molesting and of course Lewinski and cheated on wife
Honor senator that killed a young woman at Chappaquiddick and tried to cover up for his nephew in rape case
Mass woman running for senator that claimed she was an Indian to receive special treatment (which she received) and she is not an Indian.
Add this to the Anti God; anti Israel, anti capitalism, anti success, pro late term abortion, pro socialist, more debt, bigger government platform and you have todays new racist, anti God socialist party.
These are the best you can come up with after running this country into the ground? Back to Chi-Town Dirtbag....
Yet the Dems had a much higher tv rating vs the more downbeat, disorganized pubs. Why?
More Wall Street Money....Better Wall Street Controlled Press.... Total Wall Street Control Over The Ratings.....It's Not Like Bailout Barry Hasn't Given Wall Street Our All! Why Wouldn't Wall Street Repay their Favorite #1 FACEMEN since Ronnie Raygun?
More Importantly What is Your Excuse for Still Supporting A Mass Murdered and Proven Liar Like Obama?
Or Are You Just Another One Line Computer Generated DemoRAT Sock Puppet Program Just Out To Deface Real Posts With Silly Insults Nonsense and Belittlement?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_%28Internet%29
A sockpuppet is an online identity used for purposes of deception.
Now I've Provided Answers Links Content and Comments now lets see what your are! Sock Puppet....Troll.... Or Poster!
Because Dems sit home watching tv and talking polls while Repubs have to go to work to pay thier taxes. Thats why.
Oh! the economy so bad, the pubs are working graveyard shift now LOL!!! And mean while... the President is enjoying a huge lead in the electoral college. Just a closing fact for you unfactual pubs
What Nothing But More Silly Insults Nonsense and Belittlement?
I thought Democrats where the Intellectuals in America?
“There are some ideas so absurd that only an intellectual could believe them.” ~George Orwell
Well In Your Case Obviously Not......Still only an intellectual or an Idiot could support 4 More Years Of Bumbling Barrys Hopelessness and Change For The Worse!
And I'm going to close that lap top now gulf, because I just can't compete with your superior intellect. LOL... Community College Really? Good luck
Yes community college. Even you can get my tax dollars there to pay for the class. Classes you are in desperate need of talking. I doubt you would make a state school with all the young competition that would laugh at your unfounded ideas.
That "bright spot" SnoBama sees is the train at the other end of the tunnel.
All these post blaming everyone and everything for the presidents faults gets so old!!! This economy is his for the last 4 years!He raised his foodstamps,nations poverty level and passed a to costly health care tax on the american people,focused on gay rights and marriage because the middle class is doing fine! We were and are off his radar except now he needs or vote because he didnt focus on his primary job..the economy!Promised if you couldnt do it your first term you'd quit?Just for once be a man of your word!!
Oh, I know the job report sucks but it's Ok, we're doing just fine...Really, Really. This is the problem with this guy, he refuses to admit he sucks and that his bull@!$%# plans aren't working. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity Mr. President; actually, insanity it about how I would describe you and your administration. VOTE OBAMA OUT OF OFFICE IN NOVEMBER BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.