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*** Monday’s “The Daily Rundown” line-up: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) weigh in on the latest in the Obama-Romney debate… NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell on Congress coming back to work… NBC’s Kevin Tibbles with the latest on the Chicago school teachers strike… NBC terrorism analyst Roger Cressey and The Atlantic’s Steve Clemons on the state of the fight against terrorism on the eve of the 9/11 anniversary and what other foreign threats could shape the presidential debate in the closing weeks… Latest 2012 news and analysis with The Washington Post’s Dan Balz, The Examiner’s Susan Ferrechio and Michelle Bernard of the Bernard Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy.

*** Monday’s “Jansing & Co.” line-up: MSNBC’s Chris Jansing interviews House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. John Larson (CT), Romney senior campaign Adviser Tara Wall, The Grio.com’s political editor Perry bacon, CQ Roll Call Daily Briefing Editor David Hawkings, former Obama administration economic adviser Jared Bernstein.

*** Monday’s “MSNBC Live with Thomas Roberts” line-up:  MSNBC’S Craig Melvin, filling in for Thomas Roberts, talks with RNC Communications Director Sean Spicer, the Washington Post’s Ezra Klein, Author of “the Swing Vote” Linda Killian, and former Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA). Today’s Power Panel: Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post, Republican strategist Susan Del Percio, and Democratic strategist Keith Boykin.

*** Monday’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” line-up: NBC’s Andrea Mitchell interviews the Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza, NBC’s Ann Curry (reporting near the Syrian border), Romney surrogate former Sen. Jim Talent (R-MO), and Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki.

*** Monday’s “News Nation with Tamron Hall” line-up: MSNBC’s Tamron Hall interviews Newsweek’s Michael Tomasky, GOP strategist Hogan Gidley, Dem strategist Chris Kofinis, and Evan Kohlman.

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I see that Obama Motors .... errr General Motors sold a record numer of Chevy Volt sedans in August! Great eh?!

Maybe not such a good thing, GM is still losing as much as $49,000 on each Volt it builds, according to estimates provided to Reuters by industry analysts and manufacturing experts. Obama touts he saved the auto industry, but he's wrong... he just gave it to the unions! A friend of mine back east pays $2500 a year to lease a volt... a car that costs over $89,000 to build... this is a company that could use Bain's help before it too goes bankrupt!

Over engineered and over priced.... kind of like Solyndra, which failed even after our $500 M gift courtesy of the bungler in chief!

Also very similar to the Obama administration in general.... over priced and under achieving.

It boogles the mind that the liberal media gives a pass to Barack Hussein Obama on every failure!

  • 8 votes
Reply#1 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:17 AM EDT

Free Market Fan, just another republican grasping onto what they think is bad news for the economy. It's irrelevant to the overall scheme of things.

    Reply#2 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:45 AM EDT

    Wow Mo, you don't read much do you... or if you do, maybe you just don't understand it!

    General Motors was fraudulently given to the unions as one of Oblunder's first acts as President... it was in all the newspapers and on TV, lol

    The Volt has been a financial loser ever since it was built and touted by Obama as a great achievement in clean energy! Lol, and now it's pretty much a joke...

    So tell me Mo (where's Larry and Curly? just kidding) tell me what's good about GM these days or the Volt? Mo? Mo?

    • 5 votes
    #2.1 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:02 PM EDT

    Rub of the Green, It's not that you don't read at all, it's that you watch too much Fox (aka republican propaganda machine). Every thing you posted above is a Fox lie. If you'd get off the Fox liar network once in awhile Rub you'd know GM is back on top as the worlds biggest auto maker, thanks to President Obama, and in spite of the republican do nothing congress, Romney and Ryan. I'd ask what you read Rub, but I won't embarrass you when you can't answer.

    • 1 vote
    #2.2 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:45 PM EDT

    Mo, does Fox manipulate the price of GM stock. Have a look at any independent anayysis and they aren't recommending anyone buy GM.

      #2.3 - Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:18 AM EDT
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      On the campaign trail, President Obama is constantly talking about the importance of technology, but he met his match in an iPhone Sunday.

      The president had stopped at a campaign office in Port St. Lucie, Fla., to thank volunteers. Then, for the cameras, Mr. Obama was supposed to call two campaign workers who were out working on his behalf.

      But when White House trip director Marvin Nicholson handed the president his personal iPhone, Mr. Obama couldn't get it to work. A reporter who witnessed the scene said the president looked "befuddled."

      David Boyer, Washington Times September 10, 2012

      It seems it's not just the Economy, creating jobs, telling the truth, defending obamacare, etc that 'befuddles' the President! lmao!

      • 3 votes
      Reply#3 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:25 PM EDT

      It seems there are many things in this report that look bad for Romney. First of all, he's doing a flip flop on health care. He said he would get rid of the existing health care act on day one and now he says there are parts of the Obama health care plan he would keep. Maybe he realizes he will be questioned about Romneycare during the upcoming debates - there is no way for him to avoid talking about his MA health care program - knowing how popular the Obama plan seems to be for those already getting benefits, he would be a fool to deny the need for a health care system such as this.

      Meeting with Steve King (R-IA) and Pat Robertson puts Romney in a situation where he is aligning himself with radical Republicans and in Robertson's case, a Republican with radical fundamental Christian beliefs and Tea Party supporter. Neither appeals to the more moderate voter.

      Romney's remarks regarding his not speaking of Afghanistan or the war in his convention speech do not settle well. He tried to say words don't matter in a speech - or elsewhere. Well, words do matter, especially regarding our service men and women who risk their lives daily and for those who have died or been seriously wounded. Words of appreciation and sacrifice would have been expected. Speaking to many thousands during his convention speech would have reached many more families with loved ones serving or for those with loved ones entering the service. He could have mentioned the end of the war in Iraq and being thankful to those men and women who have returned home. Yes, he spoke to the Veteran's group but not all Americans heard those words. He cannot backtrack now that he has been criticized - he made a huge mistake in not mentioning these brave men and women in his convention speech.

        Reply#4 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:50 PM EDT

        It is time for another "Bone Chilling" episode of "Darth Rove." AKA. Karl Rove. The GOP/RNC "Master of Misinformation and Madness." During the Summer, "Darth Rove" went down to the Nixon Ranch to golf, and develop the continued plan to destroy an American President. President Nixon considers Romney to be spineless, easily manipulated, and has no clue of how to be a President. Now "Darth Rove" is back in "Chamber of Horrors" located under the Fox News Headquarters. AKA. The Nazis News Network. Now "Progressive Power Productions" presents another episode of "Darth Rove."

        "The Romulian Returns."

        Scene One opens with Darth Rove angerly reading the Romney Health Care Plan.

        Hoaky Hannity in a trance enters the chamber and announces. "Mitt Romney is here master."

        "Bring him in Hannity. Orders Darth Rove pointing his cane at his chamber door.

        Scene One ends with Hoaky Hannity waving in Romney. Walking in a zombie trance Hoaky Hannity leaves the chamber. Romney enters the "Crazy Conservative Chamber" of Darth Rove. Mitt Romney is wearing his Romulian Uniform, and his true looks are clearly revealed.

        Scene Two opens with Romney walking up to the pit of fire, and saying. "Hello Karl! Then he asks."What do you think of me now?"

        Suddenly Darth Rove stands up yelling."I think that you are a closet Liberal, and you are not a true conservative Romulian!" Huge flames start to roar from the pit.

        Romney smiles stating. "I am sorry you feel that way Karl however, my plan is to bring my Bain Economic Philosophies to the White House."

        "I don't believe you Romulian!" Exclaimed Darth Rove shaking his puggy fist in the smelly chamber air.

        "I don't care what you think Karl. The voters picked me to run the party, and the nation will follow my alien ways economically, poltically, socially, and culturally. My very rich friends, my speculator friends, and my banker buddies on Wall Street." Laughed Romney clapping his green colored hands together.

        Scene Two ends with Darth Rove pointing his cane of fire into the air yelling. "You will listen to me Romulian at all times!!"

        Scene Three opens with Darth Rove and Romulian Romney continued their heated discussion of how to bankrupt America.

        "Only if it makes me money, and only if it creates more profits for me. I will be working to destroy the Voters Rights Act of 1965, and the complete destruction of all rights for women." Explained Romney with a raised polnted eye brow.

        Sitting slowly back on his throne he replies. "That sounds good so far Romulian. Go on!"

        "I will not be specific about my tax policies because, I want the ability to hide as much money as I can in my even larger off shore accounts. I will not discuss my jobs policy because, I do not feel one is needed. My number one job is to create more wealth for the very rich, and help my Wall Street Banker/Investment friends with NO regulations. I want to increase Defense spending to higher levels than those under President Reagan." Carefully explained Romney waving his hand over the pit of fire.

        "Yes! That sounds great! I want to hear your number one Foreign Policy Plan Romney!! Ordered Darth Rove standing up starting to dance areound.

        Romulian Romney starts singing."Bomb! Bomb! Bomb Iran! I will bomb Iran because that is my plan!"

        Scene Three ends with both Tea Beggers singing their favorite song. Romney leaves the "Creepy Conservative Chamber" laughing and still singing. Darth Rove is still dancing throwing waves of fire around the long dark room.

        THE END!

          Reply#5 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:13 PM EDT

          The operatives have been working hard pestering potential voters at the bodegas and laundromats.

            Reply#6 - Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:47 PM EDT

            This is the intelligeance level of a Democrat.

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07fTsF5BiSM&feature=related

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