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Subscribe to RSSIt’s Decision Day… How to watch tonight, especially the states with early closing times… What’s at stake in this election… The state of play… The final ad spending… The first results -- Dixville Notch, NH: Obama 5, Romney 5… Hart’s Landing, NH: Obama 23, Romney 9… And Obama holds his Election Night festivities in Chicago, while Romney holds his in Boston.
*** Decision Day: After nearly $1 billion spent on TV ads, a wild GOP primary season, 20 primary debates and four general-election ones, endless campaign stops to the battleground states, and a hurricane on the final full week, the 2012 presidential election comes to an end today. Or at least we think it will. And tonight will help answer so many of the questions we’ve posed over the past two years: Can an incumbent president win when the unemployment rate is just below 8%? Or is an incumbent who doesn’t face a primary challenge tough to beat? Did Mitt Romney’s opposition to the auto bailout prove fatal to his chances, especially in Ohio? Or was his overall economic messaging successful? Did the Super PACs -- including the $53 million Sheldon Adelson donated -- move the needle? What segment of the electorate proved more decisive, white voters or Latinos? Was there a significant gender gap? Were the polls right? And given that both candidates have thrived when their backs have been against the wall, which man will ultimately prevail? We’ll find out tonight.
The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd previews the final hours before the polls close in the 2012 election.
*** How to watch tonight: With several battleground states having poll-closing times at 8:00 pm ET or earlier (Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania), we’re going to know a lot about how the race is breaking fairly early in the evening. How long does it take to call North Carolina (a state Romney probably wants to put away early) and Pennsylvania (ditto Obama)? Will Florida and Virginia take hours to call? (Remember, no state better matched the 2008 popular than Virginia did four years ago.) Here are all the final poll closing times in ET (NBC News will not call a race until all polls have closed in that state):
7:00 pm: GA, IN, KY, SC, VT, VA
7:30 pm: NC, OH, WV
8:00 pm: AL, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, ME, MD, MA, MS, MO, NH, NJ, OK, PA, RI, TN
8:30 pm: AR
9:00 pm: AZ, CO, KS, LA, MI, MN, NE, NM, NY, ND, SD, TX, WI, WY
10:00 pm: IA, MT, NV, UT
11:00 pm: CA, HI, ID, OR, WA
1:00 am: AK
NBC's Mark Murray reporting from New York highlights the questions that today's election has the possibility to answer.
*** What’s at stake: This year’s elections might not have the same huge rallies of four years ago. Or the unbridled energy and enthusiasm. Or even Sarah Palin. But it could very well be a more consequential election -- with so much at stake. The winner of the presidential contest between Obama and Romney could determine the fate of the Bush tax cuts. The outcome also could decide the future of entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid. And the race could impact the implementation of the 2010 federal health-care law. What’s more, the winner could potentially fill as many as two or three Supreme Court vacancies -- with Ruth Bader Ginsburg at age 79, Anthony Kennedy and Antonin Scalia at 76, and Stephen Breyer at 74 -- which could change the court’s political composition for decades. Furthermore, whichever party wins the presidential contest will likely hold the upper hand in the “fiscal cliff” negotiations, which will begin immediately after the ballots are counted. And speaking of that last point, it raised our eyebrows that House Speaker John Boehner’s office last night released this quote from Boehner in a Politico piece: “We’re not raising taxes on small-business people,” he said. “Ernst and Young has made this clear: It’s going to cost our economy 700,000 jobs. Why in the world would we want to do that?” Would Boehner’s office have released this hours before the end of the campaign if it was confident Romney was going to win? Remember what state Boehner is from: Ohio.
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*** State of play: The presidential contest is a race to 270 electoral votes. Throughout the race, Obama has enjoyed more paths to 270 than Romney. A note: If there is a 269-269 tie, which has never happened before, the new House of Representatives would determine the presidential election’s outcome, while the U.S. Senate would elect the vice president. In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats (and the independents who caucus with them) hold a 53-47 majority in the chamber. To win back control, Republicans must net four seats if Obama wins re-election or three seats if he doesn’t. The reason: The vice president gets to break a 50-50 tie. And in the House, Republicans hold a 240-190 majority in the chamber (with five vacancies). This means Democrats must pick up a net of 25 seats to win back control -- a doable but unlikely feat due in part to redistricting.
*** The final ad spending in the presidential contest:
Overall ad spending: $984 million
Team Romney (includes outside groups): $583 million
Team Obama (includes outside groups): $401 million
Total ad spending by the campaigns: $549 million
Obama campaign: $336 million
Romney campaign: $213 million
Total outside ad spending: $435 million (44% of total)
Outside spending supporting Obama: $65 million
Outside spending supporting Romney: $370 million
Per state: Ohio $197 million, Florida $192 million, Virginia $152 million, Colorado $81 million, Iowa $74 million, North Carolina $70 million, Nevada $60 million, Wisconsin $45 million, New Hampshire $44 million, Pennsylvania $35 million, Michigan $19 million, Minnesota $11 million, New Mexico $3 million, Maine $400,000
*** The first results: And we have already received our first election results from New Hampshire: In Dixville Notch, Obama and Romney both received five votes, and in Hart’s Landing, the president won 23 votes, Romney nine, and Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson 1.
*** On the trail: Obama spends his Election Day in Chicago, where he conducts a dozen satellite interviews in battleground states and where he holds his Election Night event in McCormick Place… Romney casts his vote in Belmont, MA at 8:35 am ET before heading to Cleveland at 11:40 am ET and Pittsburgh at 2:55 pm ET, and he holds his evening event in Boston… Biden already voted in Delaware… And Ryan votes in Wisconsin before visiting Cleveland and Richmond, VA.
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4 more years for 44!!! Woohoo!!
It has been a long, winding journey and we have at last reached our final destination!
After all the lies, cheating, trickery & fraud from Team Willard, in a little over 12 hours, President Obama will be elected to a well-deserved 2nd term!
I only have one question, when did it become acceptable as Americans to make it more difficult to exercise our basic freedom of the right to VOTE?
Watching Americans stand in lines hours long to make their voices heard gives me HOPE!
Remember if you are already in line before the doors close, they cannot turn you away!
Keep this number handy; 1-866- OUR VOTE!
Whatever you do, do NOT leave the line... YOUR VOTE counts!
Let's get it done!
4 MORE FOR 44!!!!
Aside from a couple of brief hiatuses over the past 60 years, the predominant trend in the Executive Branch has been 8 years of a Republican administration followed by 8 years of a Democrat administration. With the imminent re-election of President Obama, that trend will continue.
Republicans are on the wrong side of history. This is clear to the wealthy old white men who hold sway in this country--and who will do anything to retain it. It is not clear to the bitter, middle-age white men (and others who fear or distrust societal evolution) who perpetuate the old men's control.
Barring a sudden, rude awakening of the Republican electorate, I predict that in 2016 we will see the beginning of another 8 years of a Democrat in the White House.
I further predict that either the Democrat president or the vice-president will be a woman.
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
It's time to say more about our President's accomplishments.
SOME OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS THUS FAR:
Comprehensive Health Care Reform after a century of trying:
--Insurance companies can no longer drop your coverage if you get sick.
--Ins. companies can't discriminate against children w/pre-existing conditions.
--Insurance cos can't charge you more because you are a woman.
--Insurance companies can't bill you into bankruptcy.
--Preventive care at no extra charge.
--Discounts on prescription drugs for seniors, closing the donut hole,
--Millions of young people on their parents' plan till they're 26 years old.
--Slowing the growth of health care costs (#1 longterm fiscal problem).
--Beginning in 2014, 32 million uninsured Americans will be covered.
Wall St. Reform: Dodd-Frank, strongest consumer protections ever.
Lily Ledbetter Act - got rid of Catch-22 in pay equity.
Rescue of U.S. Auto Industry: saved a million jobs, added 250,000+
ARRA: After only 1 yr, caused us to produce not lose jobs.
U.S. Supreme Court: Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.
New credit card regulations.
Food Safety Modernization Act - biggest overhaul in 70 years.
Expanded hate crimes protections.
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
Health coverage expanded to 4 million children.
Billions in bank subsidies used to expand Pell grants, help students.
Expanded national service, Americorps.
New START Treaty (lapsed) cut U.S. & Russian arsenals by one-third.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is over.
War in Iraq over: last troops left in December 2011.
Troops in Af drawing down: combat mission over by next year.
Al Qaeda weakened.
Bin Laden gone: lots of AQ documents retrieved.
Banks recapitalized: back up almost without cost to government.
Toppled Qaddafi via coalition of European & Arab govts -
multi-lateral effort, no boots on the ground.
Called on President Mubarak to accept reform/step down.
America’s image abroad much-improved.
Race to the Top: encourage, reward states for education reform.
Double fuel efficiency on cars/trucks by 2025.
International response to int. financial crises 2009/10.
Extended U.I. & cut payroll taxes: support families, grow economy.
Increased Vet Affairs budget: new GI bill, tax credits to hire veterans.
Wilderness and Watershed Protection expanded.
Federal agencies reduce their environmental impact.
Fair Sentencing Act: reduces sentencing disparity.
Invested in renewable technology: part of the 2009 stimulus -
more than any previous admin., research on smart grids, energy efficiency,
electric cars, renewable electricity generation, cleaner coal, and biofuels.
Higher nutritional & health standards for school lunches.
Scandal-free - longer than any President in decades.
Brokered agreement to comp. victims of Gulf oil spill quickly.
Recovery.gov: transparency on the ARRA, a national model.
Broadband internet subsidies for lower-income rural families.
Net neutrality.
Carbon dioxide identified as a pollutant.
Payment to wronged minority farmers.
Immigration: executive order to stop child deportations.
South Sudan Declare Independence & peaceful split negotiated.
Health care for 9/11 first responders.
Wednesday Morning Quarterback:
Tonight Mitt Romney will give his concession speech and declare President Obama the winner of the 2012 election. Immediately thereafter pundits from the media and party surrogates will begin their analysis of why Romney lost. Most likely Chuck Todd will report on exit interview data, followed by reasonable comments from Mark Murray and the First Read staff.
It will be fascinating to read the opinions of Republican pundits. Some will say that Romney lost because he was too moderate, not a "true conservative" and he simply bought his way through the primaries using the money of large corporations and the individual 1%ers. Others will say that he was too conservative and way outside of the political mainstream. Actually neither side is correct on this issue.
Romney has a character flaw and holds no core beliefs, neither moderate nor conservative. He simply is a very wealthy guy who wanted to be POTUS and would say anything to anyone in order to get a vote.
Some pundits will argue that Romney picked the wrong running mate. Romney overlooked that Ryan had considerable baggage in terms of his voting record regarding women and the Ryan budget was much too draconian. In the latter days of the campaign team Romney put a muzzle on Ryan and he seemed a lot like Rob Portman. If Romney had picked Portman maybe he could have carried Ohio—who knows.
Pundits will point to the fact that Romney ran an entire campaign without giving any details. He wouldn't show us his taxes, but wanted us to trust him regarding what he would do to our taxes. It was a campaign based on vague assertions, mainly because he could not defend his plan. Then there were the lies: the Ohio jeep lie, the people on welfare don't have to work lie, and the I didn't say, "Let Detroit go bankrupt" lie. Just way too many lies.
The armchair quarterbacks will have a lot to talk about, but the bottom line is the American people want a President who cares about all Americans, not a rigid boss or CEO from Bain Capital whose primary interest is making money for the 1%.
The Case For Romney
At his core Romney is a conservative businessman, and his policy choices as well as his approach to governance will be informed by that perspective. In particular, Romney understands that the economy doesn't thrive and prosper because the federal government produces a "jobs program" or a "stimulus program." Instead Romney recognizes that the best jobs program ever invented by man is a flourishing private sector that demands more and more workers. And the overarching task of his presidency will be to pursue policies that will enable the private sector to grow and thereby get the great American jobs machine back into gear.
Central to those policies will be an imperative to remove the legacy of impediments to economic growth and job creation left to him by the current administration, with Obamacare being the most visible example. The burden this law places on private businesses – particularly smaller businesses – is a recipe for stagnation, not robust growth and job creation. That is because the requirements and taxes imposed by Obamacare have worked to hinder job creation as the private sector continues to struggle in figuring out exactly how this complex law will affect the cost side of their business models. Romney is committed to fixing this problem and on his first day in office will take steps to dismantle this ill conceived law. And by the time former President Obama lands in Chicago, implementation of his signature achievement will be dead in the water.
The energy sector is another area where the federal government has impeded economic growth, and achieving North American energy independence is a major component of Romney's strategy for economic renewal. Over the years, many presidents and candidates have preached to us about the need for energy independence. But what separates Romney from those folks is that we actually have a realistic chance of achieving that independence with today's revolution in developing our massive "tight oil" resources. Removing federal impediments to exploiting shale deposits in states like Colorado, Wyoming and Utah – and even states like Ohio and Pennsylvania that sit atop the huge Marcellus shale deposit – will be near the top of the agenda in a Romney administration. And this modern oil patch is a jobs machine just waiting to be unleashed – just ask the folks in North Dakota where the new oil boom has helped drive unemployment down to 3 percent.
Romney also understands that it makes absolutely no sense for America to periodically beg the Saudis to pump more oil even as we turn our backs on the enormous energy resources we have right here in our own country. So this is an economic issue and a national security issue all rolled into one, and under Romney's leadership he will move this country forward by taking advantage of the ocean of oil that sits right beneath our feet. Throw in approving the Keystone XL pipeline and we're talking about a real shot at achieving North American energy independence while creating a ton of new jobs in the process.
Another pro-growth idea advocated by Romney is his tax reform proposal. America's current tax code is a complicated hodgepodge of hopelessly confusing rules that is riddled with loopholes the federal government has handed out to favored constituencies over the years, primarily the wealthy. These loopholes reduce tax receipts as well as influence business and individual decisions throughout the economy by encouraging some forms of behavior while discouraging others. The result is a bewildering patchwork of incentives and disincentives which create economic inefficiencies and distorted investment decisions -- and Romney's plan to address this mess is long overdue. Furthermore, Romney's tax reform proposal is not a radical new idea. In fact, his proposal to substantially reduce marginal income tax rates while also reducing or eliminating loopholes is an idea that has been advanced by others in recent years, including the Bowles-Simpson commission.
There are challenges associated with Romney's plan, but not the "mathematically impossible" or "lack of detail" memes pushed by the left and their pals in the MSM. The real issue is that substantive tax reform will be a heavy political lift for any president (including Romney) because there is a constituency that benefits from every loophole in our tax code and every one of those constituencies will bring pressure to bear to preserve their favored status. Moreover, Congress writes tax legislation, not the president. As president, Romney would establish broad principles for the tax reform he will ask Congress to deliver, then it would be up to Congress to fill in the details in a way that is consistent with those principles. The resulting legislation would be the product of a process involving extensive negotiations between the two branches of government because there are many different paths that could be taken to reach an end result that would be acceptable to both Congress and President Romney.
But it would be foolhardy for candidate Romney to lay down specific markers at this point as his critics disingenuously suggest because that would undermine his negotiating position with Congress while also energizing opposing constituencies even before the process begins. Instead, Romney has quite properly focused on articulating a broad vision for tax reform based on key principles while keeping his options open and all possibilities on the table. That's the mark of an effective leader. So rather than being a shortcoming of his approach, Romney's discipline in resisting being dragged into the tax weeds has actually given us an impressive insight into some of the leadership skills he would bring to the Oval Office.
Which leads directly to my final point: Romney is a proven leader with senior level executive experience in both the private sector and government. That experience gives him valuable insights into how to manage large, complex organizations and make difficult decisions – to include balancing budgets. Furthermore, as a Republican governor in a deep blue state he had to work with an overwhelmingly Democratic legislature in order to get anything done. The leadership skills required to reach across the aisle and find common ground are in pathetically short supply these days, and Romney's demonstrated ability to bring both Republicans and Democrats together for common purpose suggests he has a reasonable chance to break the Washington gridlock where others have failed. Finding that common ground and bringing disparate points of view together for common purpose will be critical to solving our fiscal problems, and Mitt Romney gives us hope of seeing some light at the end of that tunnel.
So in a nutshell, the case for Romney is all about the economy and all about the leadership skills required to pursue the policies that will enable our economy to experience robust growth again. His vision for America is a country where everyone has an opportunity to improve their lives and achieve their dreams by participating in the bounty a thriving free enterprise economy offers – a vision of hope that stands in stark contrast to four more years of status quo that promise to be just as dismal as the last four years.
For anyone who wants to see America return to a path leading to a bright and prosperous future, Romney is the clear choice.
President Obama is a man of deep internal strength and principle. With frankness, he tells us how he views the issues before us.
Our President has moved this country forward in so many ways: by rescuing our economy from the brink of utter collapse, passing health reform and ending the war in Iraq. He fought for equal pay for equal work, ended $billions in Bank subsidies and directed needed dollars to helping students afford college. President Obama looks out for our seniors, and no-one has worked harder to take care of veterans when they come home.
President Obama seeks avenues of opportunity for all Americans, no matter who we are or who we love.
Though GOP congressionals & the corporate right have openly obstructed him every step of the way, President Obama continues to make critical and historic accomplishments on our behalf.
AND TODAY WE MARCH FORWARD WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA AT OUR SIDE.
LET'S VOTE !!
Ron,
We don't even have to wait until tomorrow, Steve Schmidt has already gone on record this morning saying there is going to be a "civil war" within the party!
Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of clowns!
I'm still convinced the Grand Poobah's at the GOP allowed Willard to run, just to him out of whatever hair they have left!
Great Day in the Morning!
To all those who will stand in lines today waiting to vote, remember why you are there.
Mothers, Daughters, Sister and Brothers , we the people will have the last word.
My song today and the reason I am feeling good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsEic8ORhqc&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PL08041D8F78941398
i will also remember Phinephancy when I ener the voting booth and vote for our President.
By western standards, I don't live in a big county - a bit less than eleven-hundred square miles, fewer than 8,000 citizens. In this west Kansas county we have one polling place. One. Most of the county roads aren't paved, so when it rains, it's a real adventure getting to the poll. There were lines waiting for the poll to open this morning. Voting is a serious business here.
Not everyone goes to town every day. We don't have public transportation. Not everyone wants to bet on our weather being pleasant on voting day. Hell, the weatherman wouldn't bet on his own forecast here. So we have early voting and our County Clerk does a hell of a job making sure every citizen has a chance to cast his or her ballot. She's pretty darned good at what she does.
She's a Republican and she's not happy about this voter suppression thing that's going on. I'm a veteran, one of those guys who couldn't vote when he was 18, and I really hate this voter suppression BS, too. She has my vote.
You read a lot of posts here from people who don't have a clue what it's like out here. "Yeah, if voting was important, they'd find a way to get to the poll." Yeah, well tell that to the farmer who is running his harvester from dawn to dark and after. Now you know why harvesters have headlights. Tell that to the guy who's running the silos as trucks come through dropping tons of grain, hour after hour - from dawn to dark. Some of these guys are already drilling winter wheat.
Do you like bread? How about beef? Do you like it enough that you just might try to understand why we have early voting? Do you like your right to vote? Do you like it enough that you might try to understand why one of those old farmers would like to be able to vote too? Do you like it enough to cut some slack for the mechanic who's working not just during daylight, but through the night? It's not just farmers, not just mechanics. There's a lot of people working in jobs where they can't get to the polls like people who make their living in an office.
We have campaigns that seem to last for decades, and we're going to argue about extending polling hours? Really? Damnedest thing! The people trying hardest to suppress the vote never served in the military. They're the people who tell you that government isn't the solution it's the problem, but damned if they don't continue to run for political office. For once, go look. Don't believe me. Check it out yourself.
Find out how important that vote really is, and then if and when someone challenges you on your right to vote, tell them to back off. Tell them to mind their own business. Tell them to go to hell.
Don't let anyone tamper with your voting rights. They have come at too high a price to let some punk take them away.
If Barry is re-elected, conservatives will likely still have several things to be happy about.:
A House of Representatives still firmly in Republican control. Hearing “House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi” is like music to our ears. (BTW, did you see where she is planning on a retirement career in TV advertising, already taking a starring role in the GEICO commercial filmed inside a broom factory??)
A solid 41+ votes in the Senate that will ensure Barry cannot get any far LWNJ’s appointed to the Supreme Court. The icing on that cake is that Harry Reid cannot pass any nutty lefty liberal bills.
But, the most Hillaryous effect will be Barry and the lefty liberal Dems having to try to spin their way around issues from the first term that come back to bite them on the ass in the second term.
ClunkerCare (AKA the “Affordable Care Act”) is one perfect example. Take the federal insurance mandate premium subsidies and its effect on middle class families: The non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation website has a calculator that allows you to estimate what it will cost you to buy a ClunkerCare policy in 2014. For a middle class family of four, with a household income of $90,000, and a 40 year old policyholder, the cost of the premium they will have to pay out of pocket is $8,550 per year or over $700 per month. That’s just for the premiums. Co-pays and co-insurance and deductibles would be paid in addition to that amount up to an annual cap of $8,333.
How many middle class families forced to buy a ClunkerCare policy and coughing up another $700+ a month will be calling the White House to thank Barry for this “affordable” opportunity??
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nobama 2012 Really, Things Could Be Worse-
Give Me Four More Years and I’ll Prove It
I will be canvassing in Wisconsin later today for Obama. I will not stop until 15 minutes before polling closes.
I can never forget Senate Minority Leader McConnell saying his #1 priority is to make Obama a one term President days after Obama took office. To me, this will always go down as a Republicans saying they would rather destroy the country than see a non-white male President have any success.
President Obama's leads in the battleground states have held up all year. Florida is now lean blue.
As far as the "small" crowds, we have been watching President Obama for 6 years. Size of crowds matter little. We know him. We have been following him for 4 years. He was someone new on the scene 4 years ago. He is the incumbent. Not the new face.
What matters is the extraordinary job OFA has done.
The president raised $1 Billion dollars from the American people. The GOTV effort appears to be strong from what we have read throughout the early voting process.
I was so struck by his appearance last night in Iowa. He looked so comfortable talking to the people of Iowa. It was almost like they were all intimate friends. He looked very relaxed, yet very emotional.
You got the sense that the crowd was saying to him - yes Barack Obama, we know you.
It was quite moving. It came off as a very intimate moment between the crowd and our president.
GO VOTE AMERICA!
Remember:
Don’t give your VOTE to minds that hate.
Send a strong message to the Republican Party.
Vote a straight Democratic ticket.
Obama/Biden 2012
One and done!
Nate is now reporting an over 90% chance President Obama will win Ohio.
Well, probably my last day on FR... glad to get to air out my opinions!
I wish whomever wins this thing the best of luck!
Thanks to all for putting up with my rants!!
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Already slipping back into the role of the truculent minority whose unproductive and pointless sniping at the minority doesn't actually accomplish anything, but sure makes for good soundbites, Joe?
Yeah, I guess it is hard to get back into the habit of not being on Team I-Hate-America after carrying water for it for so long.
I do find it sort of stunning that your daily post was sort of a concession of the election and more of a clarion call for four more years of obstructionism.
Four more years of Obama is all it will take...... to completely DESTROY America
I do find it sort of stunning that your daily post was sort of a concession of the election and more of a clarion call for four more years of obstructionism.
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No concession at all. This race is so close either candidate can win. My only point, which obviously you missed, is the genius of the founders in making sure a President is unable to govern like a King. Something Barry has shown a definite propensity for doing.
11-06-12
The newest research from Nate has it as the NOV 6 factors:
“Obama chance of winning 91.6% Romney 8.4%”
“Projected Winner Obama 314.6”
“Projected Loser Romney 223.3”
Popular Vote:
Obama 50.9% Romney 48.3%
ROMNESIA FOR AMERICA AFTER TODAY!
He will finally fade into the political horizon after running for president on pure unadulterated BS for seven looooong years.
And the rightwing nutjobs on this page will fade away along with him.
I suspect many of you watched Obama's last campaign rally as well. Enjoyed the story about the lady from SC. The originator of the fired up and ready to go chant.
Fired up? Ready to Go? Fired up? Ready to Go? Fired up? Ready to Go....VOTE!
Obama 2012
Feisty: Well said! For the first time ever, I agree with Steve Schmidt. Romney and Schmidt already know the outcome of the race. Somebody is working on a concession speech.
Well, it's all over but the counting. Seems like it's been a long time coming. Watched Michele Obama's speech last night. She never ceases to amaze me. What a dynamic Lady. She's the perfect match for our President. Looking forward to the next 4 years under President Obama. Know he'll get a lot more accomplished this term seeing how the Repugs won't have to worry about him in 2016, BUT WATCH OUT, HERE COMES HILLARY. I love it.
OBAMA TODAY FOR PRESIDENT.
TX polls close at 8:00 pm EST....NOT 9:00 pm........
Good morning, everyone. Just dropping in to say hello and to wish everyone the best of luck today ... as long as we support the same candidates, of course.
I am so grateful that I live in what is still, and hopefully will always be, a rational corner of the country where voting is a peaceful, civil process and no one tries to game the system or intimidate anyone. No one at my poll this morning would have stood for any of that. Mostly we were all worried about a guy in a long black overcoat who dropped his gloves.
Just hearing about what is happening in other places makes me ashamed to think about what we have, in some cases, become, where the imagined ends justify any possible means, and where people seem to believe it is somehow American to disenfranchise other Americans. Shame on you if you believe that voter suppression and dirty election tricks are EVER justifiable, and even more if you don't speak up against it.
It has been a pleasure flying with all of you, whether we agree or not. The important thing is that we care, and care deeply, not just about the outcome of a single election, but about our country, and above all about each other.
Because, like it or not, this is not a Nationwide insurance commercial. Whoever wins this election, we will wake up tomorrow, and we will all still be in this together.
Remember that today. Peace.
@ chilled --
Wisconsin closes at 8 p.m. CST, not 9 p.m.
Oh, I missed your reference to the founders and the genius of the American system of government.
It was undoubtedly hidden in:
And:
My error. On second look, it's obvious those are not classless reminders of how your side of the fence has behaved during the last four years, but rather are code for:
"The genius of the American system of government is that the majority party cannot simply walk over the minority party."
Exquisitely worded, Joe. Exquisitely worded. Jeffersonian even.
So you've conceded already?
It has been a strange campaign.
We have seen a mystery candidate, Mitt Romney, run against a fictional incumbent – a President Obama that Republicans created out of thin air.
This fictional Barack Obama, the Kenyan-Socialist-Muslim who wants to take away your guns and increase your taxes, exists only in Republicans imaginations. This fictional Barack Obama went on a non-existent “Apology Tour”, authored a government take-over of medical care, and ended the ‘work to welfare’ requirement. This fictional Barack Obama doesn’t have a record to run on.
It is obvious to anyone who is really paying attention that the real President Barack Obama did none of those things, and DOES have a record to run on. A brief list follows:
President Obama’s Accomplishments:
1. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
2. The Recovery Act /Stimulus supported millions of jobs and stopped a second Great Depression.
3. The Auto Industry Bailout (nearly a quarter of a million new jobs since June 2009).
4. Increased funding for Pell Grants.
5. Student Loan reform & American Opportunity Tax Credit ($10,000 for four years of college).
6. Race to the Top Initiative raised academic standards.
7. Added 5.2 million new private sector jobs over the last 31 months leading to the lowest unemployment rate since President Obama took office.
8. Supported marriage equality, directed the DOJ to stop defending DOMA, extended hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners, and repealed “Don't Ask, Don't Tell".
9. Health care reform - affordable health coverage for everyone, lower premiums by $2,000, expanded preventive care, coverage for pre-existing conditions, coverage for 3 million more young adults,.
10. Wall Street reform including the end of "too big to fail" and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Plus: President Obama ended the war in Iraq, is winding down the war in Afghanistan, expanded healthcare and job training for our Veterans, implemented the toughest sanctions in history on Iran, negotiated a New START Treaty with Russia, approved the raid on Osama Bin Laden and has decimated al Qaeda's senior leadership.
Meanwhile the Republican ‘mystery’ candidate, Mitt Romney, has ‘Etch-a-Sketch’d his way through the campaign, changing his positions like other politicians change their ties.
He is either a ‘Severe Conservative’ or a bi-partisan Moderate, depending on the day of the week.
Romney either cares for all Americans, or believes 47% of them are government-dependent victims who will never be responsible citizens and are not worthy of his concern.
Romney is either against the auto bailout, believes it is ‘exactly’ what he proposed, or thinks it ships jobs to China.
Romney is for or against nothing or anything, with exceptions in the case of gaining your vote.
Bill in Fairfax began his argument with:
You are wrong, Bill. If Romney has a core, it is only as a salesman, a closer, someone who will say or do whatever he thinks will work to close the deal.
I hopefully await the results of today’s election, and am confident that the real President Barack Obama will win another term.
Thanks David
Good morning Ron,
Great!
TNSEVOL -- You wrote:
You nailed it! Very well said.
@ sreeeeminglib
Yeah, I've had enough politics to last me at least 2 years!
btw, sreeeeminglib, was that a typo or something? maybe forget a "C" ??
@AM.....
It seems FR got some of the poll closing times wrong......
Why?
Four more years? I think I need four more beers.
Will we see another meltdown on MSNBC tonight as we did during the first Presidential election this year and the congressional elections of 2010? Watching the veins pop in Ed, Rachel, Lawrence, Rev and Tingles makes for entertaining cable news coverage.
Obama 2012!
From the article above:
With a cold Dos XX and some salsa and chips.
God Bless our Great President Barack Obama!!!
President Obama - 330 Electoral Votes, the Governor - 206
Democracy Lives!!!
Salud
Dixville Notch voted, as usual, at midnight. While that tiny New Hampshire town is certainly not the ultimate predictor of election outcomes- they've only supported the winner about half the time in past elections- it is interesting to note that the two candidates tied.
Five to five.
I am voting for Romney for a very good reason- he can get things done. He doesn't blame his predecessors- witness the Olympics, which were in utter chaos when he was called upon. He rolled up his sleeves, got the job done, and actually showed a profit.
He can handle a crisis- there are plenty to point to, including finding a lost 14 year old who made a poor decision. He has compassion- ask the family of the young son Romney actually wrote a Will for- something I could not possibly manage. Or the many who found that the college "loans" he offered were forgiven upon graduation.
So, I have a candidate I have belief in.
As for Obama- he has failed, but, more importantly, he has insulted me more times than I can count. He's told me my health insurance is not good enough- because, despite MY paying the premiums, it is "too good". Other people can't afford it- so I can't have it, either. He has inveigled to lead me to class warfare in other ways, as well.
Most infuriatingly, he has insulted my intelligence with his "war on women" rhetoric. So, women are not to bother our pretty little heads about economics or foreign policy- we're to be distracted by free birth control and abortion? Let the big, strong, smart men worry about real issues?
Thanks, but no thanks.
Huh? Only four ditto-heads up and at 'em this morning? The rest of them must be busy stuffing ballot boxes somewhere or misdirecting democrat voters to the wrong precincts or something.
Well, I hope everybody gets out and votes. I cast my ballot this morning at 7AM when the polls opened.
Of course, my vote for President Obama won't be counted. All our electors will go to Romney and once again I am disenfranchised by our out-dated election system. But there were several state questions and local candidates who needed my support and I may be able to make a difference there.
So vote! I'm betting on Nate Silver predicting we'll be able to declare the President's victory by 9:15.
Obama/Biden 2012
Congratulations President Romney!
Today the nation makes a choice as to who will be our next President, to me there is only one choice and that is President Obama for four more years. The past four years have been an incredible journey not only of milestones in a historic Presidency.
Some of which are: The ACA Bill, Lilly Ledbetter Act for equal pay for equal work, repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, Two Supreme Court Justices, saving the auto industry, keeping the country safe from attacks, support for same sex marriage.
We have learned along the way much about ourselves and our fellow citizens, some of which I will try to forget as time goes by. It is true to say, much from the right truly took my breath away, disappointed and sometimes angered me. I guess it is the willingness some have to go out of their way to lie and spread lies about a man and his family I find the most disappointing. America use to be the country that many considered the place where fairness was the right way to go, sadly it no longer is. One only has to look and read about the attempts at voter suppression in recent days not to mention what was tried in the previous months. Most disappointing of all, there is no outrage from anyone on the right. If it helps them win, so much the better that is the way to go, along with the lies, hypocrisy fueled mostly by hate. I'm hoping that the voters are smarter than that.
Along the way I have made some wonderful friends all over the country. Their work here has been outstanding, their dedication to the facts and to getting them out there so others will be informed has been amazing. Thank you for all you've done despite the nastiness, the vile emails and the ugly posts, they have kept the faith each in their own inimitable style. Peace and Blessings to each and everyone you know who you are......wonderful caring citizens and to me, great friends forever.
Yes, it's amazing how much order you can bring in short order when the Federal government is there to give you the money to fix everything.
kind of like GM? Banks? Wall Street?
NorthstarDFL-
Thank you Northstar for the tribute.
A toast To Phinephancy.
May God Bless you!
Salud
Voted this morning. Got in line at 6:45 and it took an Hour and a half.
About the same as 2008, but definitely a different atmosphere.
I took an exit poll on the way out with a sample size of 1 (me).
Based on the results 100% of Michigan will be voting for Romney.
So put Michigan in the Romney column.
Cuz the polls are never wrong.
An appropriate prayer passed on to me. I voted for God. I voted for Love of Country.
Dear Beloved God in Heaven, Please give us a president who loves this country and everything it stands for. Please give us a president who respects You as the one true God. Please give us a president who will, with Your help, restore this nation to its former glory, the way You created her. Please help us to respect what You have given to us and not take anything for granted ever again. Please God, weaken the evil and strengthen the good both without and within. May our eyes be opened. In Jesus’ name, Amen God Bless AmericaOn second look, it's obvious those are not classless reminders of how your side of the fence has behaved during the last four years,
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You might want to have some cheese with your whine.
You got it skip Nicholson in OkC!....
TX is red, red, red, but hopefully those down ballot races will matter, especially state wide or congressional....blue!
4 more for 44.
Kind of. The difference being that President Obama is not now proclaiming his undying loathing of government involvement in this sort of thing, while Mitt Romney and, well, you guys, are.
You do realize that Mitt Romney's answer on just about every occasion he's run into a budget that needs balancing, whether it was Bain and Company, when they were going up, the Salt Lake Games, or Massachusetts, has been to hold his hand out to the Federal government, right?
Who is he going to hold his hand out to to fix America's budget problem? There's no one 'bigger' for him to go to this time.
@Michael -- The answer is God.
Think Progress: Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, who has donated close to $100 million n to Republicans and pressured casino employees to vote for Mitt Romney, will attend the GOP candidate’s election party. “The Adelsons started off the year as the major benefactors of the super PAC Winning Our Future, which backed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s run for the Republican presidential nomination.
Donald Trump — the conspiracy theorist who thinks President Obama was born in Kenya and should release his college transcripts — is going to attend Romney’s victory celebration
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Mitt Romney. Adelson. Trump.
What a disgraceful bunch of people in today's republican party.
Thank God this is over. 2 years of campaigning is too much.
What I can't believe is that after all this it looks like four more years of exactly the same. House stays Republican, Senate and Administration stays Democratic.
BTW, why is there so much animosity to white people during this election? As far as I can see the countries that the left admire so much are European and whiter in demographics. I never hear them wish to emulate an African, Asian or Latin American countries. What I find funny about people like Bill Maher that belittle white people and is all for large immigration of Hispanics is that these immigrants are highly religious and pro-life. Two positions he abhors.
"Judge a man, not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character".
Good Morning to you Job 1. We are going to win this election. Nate Silver says we are.
I want to take a moment to thank then candidate Obama 4 years ago & First Read for providing us a little piece of cyber-space for all of the amazing people I have met!
Over the years, they have become cherished friends!
You ALL know who you are and I wouldn't change a thing!
{{{HUGS}}}
Phine - I know you're up there watching... This ONE is for you girlfriend!
You may have left us far too soon, but you'll never be forgotten!
Chris: You post the same message over and over, But not enough. Thank god for people like you.
4 more 4 44
Ben: God will answer your prayer and give four more years to your President. And you may thank HIM for the grace of the re election of your President.
no jo: Oxymoron SUPREME! You and intelligence in the same sentence, too funny for words.
And. I expect an apology for the lie you told about Libs. Still so jealous, right no jo?
I am headed off to vote at our Town Hall after I drop off my lovely collie at the groomer. There won't be any thugs there to stop me from voting.
But then, this neighborhood is largely white.
Tweet TOD:
Early exit polls and early voting indicate Obama winning by large majority. Mitt Romney will be playing "catch up" all day.
I think you're wrong Ron.
I think he'll wait'll tomorrow to do it. :o)
OBAMA/BIDEN today
cast my vote 30 minutes ago. For the former employees of Sensata and Delphi,...there's a sharp stick in your eye Romney.
@ Michael - can't they just keep PRINTING money?
I just hope we actually have a budget this time next year, no matter who wins!
Yes because Bill Burton, Al Sharpton and Harry Reid are saints.
Please get off your high horse because your party is in the gutter as much as the Republicans, and your Vice President is a horses ass.
Dear Libs: thank you for posting truth daily! You make me proud to stand beside you. It has been quite an election season, I am more than ready to move on from it.
To First Read staff: thank you for the work you do in keep us up to date on all the happenings! Do you all get a vacation now>
See you here this evening.
Newday -- Remember when the shoe is on the other foot, Romney will be your President as well.
Ben: will you be able to take "NO to Romney" as an answer from God? It is coming.
Ah, you misunderstand me, Joe. I don't really care that you spend your days saying these things. I'd just like for you to be honest with yourself when you say them. It doesn't have anything to do with any deep-seated political belief you might have. After all, you and yours started saying these things the day after the guy was elected. So no, it doesn't have anything to do with how he's performed or what your beliefs are or how much debt we all owe as citizens or whatever new story your 'news' source is going to make up next week to hit him with after he's re-elected.
It has to do with the fact that you hate to lose.
That's pretty much the long and short of it. You see life as a Stallone or Schwarzenegger movie where winning and losing is pretty clearly defined and the only way your side can 'win' if you actually lose the election is to spend the next four years tearing down the 'winner' as much as possible.
I know you won't change if you lose tonight. I know NoJo won't change. Or TickedOffinOhio or any of the other guys who spend their days doing nothing productive for their fellow citizens. It doesn't matter whether your willing participation in the recovery of the nation might have sped things along to you, because to you, a recovery is only a recovery if it happens under your guy.
So it's not 'whining,' Joe. It's sort of amused resignation that you and yours are just too stupid to realize that despite all of your efforts to make it seem like there were more of you out there than there really are, the reason that you lost is because you made yourself as unlikable as humanly possible to more people that was good for you this time, but you will continue to do that until there are none of you left.
To all of my First Read buddies: It has been a distinct honor to fight in your company here. Bless you all in the struggle.
I will be toasting to our evident victory tonight, and celebrating at the DDI. Mix up some pomegranate martinis and some jalapeno poppers.
If the Sensata employees are still there I am going to drive to "Bainport" , (Freeport) Illinois to deliver a care package to the former employees of Sensata. It'll take me 6.3 hrs to get there from Detroit. Remember the casualties of Romney-style vulture capitalism and dedicate your vote to strike for their honor. Send a donation to Logan's Bar and Grille in Freeport to help feed those occupying Bainport.
Good luck sirie.
The libs didnt get the message, instead they got pander to the color of skin in order to use said person for a means to an end.
dont forget Solyndra and a handful of others. BTW where the heck did the gov get the money to begin with. I love how a lot of people now look at big brother as the solution to everything. I believe in star trek that is the Kobayashi Maru
Seriously. Was that profit over and above the $1.3 billion bailout that Romney begged from Congress? Did the Olympics ever pay that money back?
Because, by that measure, then the auto bailout was also a big success, wouldn't you agree?
Of course, you wouldn't.
He didn't "find" the child, no joe, unless you count offering a reward to be "finding" her.
"Finding" her took one of her mercenary friends to call and rat her out, in hopes of profiting from it.
Anyone could have done that, if they had enough money. Romney should have put up the reward money and left the police job to professionals.
Or did it give him a chance to wear his Michigan State Trooper uniform?
Loans for friends, but no Pell Grants for you. Now THAT's compassion.
Seriously, no joe. You've convinced me that I made the right choice, too.
@newday -- Of course I will. If it is God's plan to have this country suffer in fear, economic collapse, class warfare and the violation of everything this country was founded on, then it is His plan. If that happens, I will pray that the Congress remains the way it is or goes Republican in both houses and those elected will continue to be patriots and continue stop Obama from destroying this country further. I hope you will not support any attempt to circumvent Congress and the invoking of executive privilege in Benghazi.
Well, here it is. After almost two years of campaigning, millions of dollars in TV ads, hundreds of thousands of miles flown, 500 or so speaking engagements, dozens of debates, and hours and hours of arguing here on FIRST READ…..election day is finally here!
The two, most important things anyone can do today is VOTE, and VOTE FOR MITT ROMNEY!
We live in perilous times both economically, and internationally. We haven't had any leadership for the past four years, and we desperately need some!
Recent events show you the kind of lacksidazical approach Obama takes to everything. He refused extra security for our diplomats in Benghazi, and they were murdered as a result. Their bodies were dragged through the streets, and their families were put through a living hell. Obama said in an interview with Jon Stewart that their deaths were "not optimal." How offensive is that? The mother of one of the murdered diplomats was so offended that she swore to herself that she's going to get at the truth, and I applaud her.
For Obama to go around saying they were killed because of a video was a bald faced lie. A lie that he repeated to the UN Security Council. A lie that he perpetuated when he said at the second debate that he called it an act of terrorism. He never said that at all. The bottom line here is that those men would still be alive if Obama had responded to their requests.
Secondly, we have his response to hurricane Sandy. He goes to New Jersey kisses Chris Christie's ass, and then goes back on the campaign trail. Meanwhile there are close to half a million people in the tri-state area of NY, New Jersey, and Connecticut who do not have power, no heat, and no hot water. There are still people without food and clean clothing. The response to hurricane Sandy by this President's FEMA agency has been absolutely horrible. BUT THE MEDIA ISNT COVERING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....and he's out there campaigning, eating well, and staying warm & dry. Think about THAT as you walk into the voting booth today.
This man has done NOTHING to deserve a second term, the economy is in SHAMBLES, unemployment went UP last month, and there really isn't any relief in sight. He and his disciples tell you that the economy is getting better.
But they can't show you ANYTHING that would make you believe that.
They are basically peeing on your shoes, and telling you that it's raining outside.
Then, there are the apologies to the Arab/Islamic world when he first took office. That was in and of itself DISGUSTING, and it s another case in which they try to tell you something other than the truth. They try to tell you he made no apologies.
If that's the case, then what did he mean when he said that America had been "dismissive and derisive." What did he mean when he said that America had "dictated to other nations??" What did he mean when he said ""fear and anger" after 9/11, led us to act contrary to our traditions and our ideals"?
If those aren't apologies, then I don't know what is!
The bottom line is that Obama doesn't give a damn about YOU. He only cares about wealthy contributors, and he cares about punishing successful, wealthy people who don't support his agenda.
And finally, we have his pals from up in Chicago. People like, Antoine Rezko, who's serving time for influence peddling. Rezko is the guy brokered Obama's purchase of his Ken wood estate, and arranged for the financing, in exchange for political favors.
Then there's his best friend William Ayers, who belonged to a domestic terror group who set off explosive devises in federal building in Washington DC, blew up an entire apartment building in Manhattan, firebombed a NY State Supreme Court Justices' home, and KILLED two police officers and a security guard during an armed robbery.
Oh, and let's not forget Reverend Wright, in who's church Obama sat for twenty years listening to him tell his congregation that AIDS was invented by the US government to kill black people, that the U.S. deserved 911, and "we shouldn't say God Bless America, we should say God Damn America." Racism, bigotry, and anti American hatred all wrapped up into the same "homily," and brought to you by Obama's preacher.
Should a sitting US President have acquaintances like THIS? If you say it doesn't matter, you need your head examined.
How in the hell did this guy ever become President? Moreover, can we survive another four years with him in the White House?
The answer to the latter question is absolutely NOT.
We need leadership. We need ideas. We need someone who understands how American business works, and can get our economy kick-started again. We need someone who'll keep us strong domestically and internationally, and who won't apologize to any nation for who and what we are! We need someone who'll keep Americans safe at home and abroad, and who will stand up to international terror groups like the one that killed Ambassador Stevens and his assistants. We need MITT ROMNEY, and we need him NOW!
Please think about all the harm Obama has done to this country, and the further harm he can do over the next four years, before you walk into that voting booth. Think about your kids, and your grand kids, and the economic mess they will be left with, if Obama gets back in.
It's time for change, America. It's time for leadership, and prosperity. It's time for ROMNEY. God bless all of you, and God Bless The United States of America!
DEMOCRATS FOR ROMNEY / RYAN 2012!!!!!!!!!!
Maine is a cheap media market, apparently. $400,000 buys months and MONTHS of air time to run negative ads NIGHT and DAY, attacking Obama and an Independent, moderate candidate for Senate. If Mayor Bloomberg had'nt stepped in at the last minute, we would never have seen an ad defending Angus King against Karl Rove and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's attacks.
Folks, I am in the mood for revenge. It's not enough just to vote, sorry Mr. President, I want my revenge on those who donated millions and millions to smear, slander and lie about perfectly nice people. They didn't raise points on policy, they muddied the waters of political discourse. I'm serious, we need to hold those millionaires responsible for this debacle of a campaign.
Touch screens seem to be a real failure. There are continuing reports that some Canton Machines are not even listing Romney - Ryan.
GOPX,
Floyd is gussying the place up as we speak for the victory party!
See you there, along with the rest of the tree-house gang! ☺
Only one word matters:
Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote !!!
A lot of people were wondering why republicans were doing nothing about impeaching Obama. First, it is just better that he is voted out of office. Second, any impeachment would be overturned by the Senate.
Proof that there is a God. ;-)
Fantastic Feisty!! Run a pipe into the place!! Fascism dies tonight!! :o)
Huzzah,....huzzah!!!
There is indeed a God Anna, and I hope this trend spreads.
@Amy
Start by looking in the mirror
Romney promises 12 million new jobs in next 4 years. According to Mark Zandi of Moody's, we will get 12 million jobs in next 4 years with current economic policies. Romney promises nothing here.
Romney says he will be bipartisan, that he learned how to work with Democrats in his term as governor of Massachusetts. In actuality, he vetoed over 800 bills and Democratic controlled legislature simply overrode his vetoes. Is this bipartisanship? Further, he refused to even talk to Democratic members of the legislature. He even privatized the public elevator near his office, so he wouldn't have to talk to anyone on his way to work as governor. Romney failed at bipartisanship in Massachusetts.
Romney says he is a job creator. As governor of Massachusetts, he failed miserably at this endeavor. According to nonpartisan Mass. Budget and Policy Center's 9-3-06 report:
Romney made a lot of money at Bain. Creating jobs was not a priority there. Leveraged buyouts were the name of his game. He flipped companies for profit. He even made money on companies that later went bankrupt partly due to the debt he saddled them with, and he left the lenders with a mountain of bad debt. But as long as they made money, it was considered a successful business deal. This is not the resume of a job creator.
Romney has little to offer America, but empty promises and hollow boasts and a whole lotta lies.
OBAMA 2012....for a fairer and better future for Americans.
Well, Ben, I'm sorry to say that it appears that the Almighty doesn't agree with you. Message there, if you are smart enough to take it. See, God has certain rules that He set down, one of which is that we should care for those in need. The Republicans have bastardized that message.
Romney's whole economic plan is based on a lie. The Congressional Research Council report shows that giving tax breaks to the rich does not create jobs. It does not help the economy. The republicans have been lying to us all along. Kick all the bums out. Vote.
sure Amy, poor Obama, the most benevolent and mature man to hold the office presidency. I honestly think you need help. BTW i know how you love your democrat men, im sure Jay Z is an upstanding man that appreciates and cherishes women. 99 problems but a b8tch aint one.
against WHO? Bush still. you are unhinged in so many ways.
funny though, seems the democrats havent faired that well either on that front. how many food stamps, how many poor? Im sure it was all the 'unintended consequences' and the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
I think Phinephancy has the best seat in the house for this one. And I know she, like the rest of us will be glad when it's all over and our President Obama is re-elected.
I hope after this election we can see civility come back into politics; see our parties working TOGETHER for the good of the COUNTRY not the individual parties. After all, that is why they are elected.
DB Akron - thrid - there is NOTHING to impeach President Obama for so just go away!
Oh, and let's hope the DOJ investigates, arrests and proscutes Grover Norquist for crimes against the country.
Obama/Biden 2012
F O R W A R D > > > > > > >
Should a sitting President have acquaintance with -- let alone accept millions of dollars from -- a mob-boss, money-laundering racketeer who is under federal investigation? Hint: Sheldon Adelson.
Interesting standards you have there, ZMan. Man of God, bad. Man of Mob, good.
Umm NBC its Hart's LOCATION in NH not Landing.
Hart's Landing is in Florida and their poll's haven't closed yet.
DB Akron,
Impeach him? On what grounds? I'm sure you can make up a lot of crap, but the reality is he has does nothing impeachable (though one could not say the same about Bush).
No, this is simply your bitterness bleeding through. Romney dealt himself the hand of defeat. Get over it.
I voted this morning; arrived at the polls at 5:50 about the same time as 2008.
This election I saw an increase in people by about 50% waiting in line...not sure if the turnout is better or that people just beat me.
With out a doubt the voters were about 2 to 1 in support of president Obama.
I voted for the President as I will never vote for a neocon puppet and thats all the GOP offered up were clowns.
Had they put Chris Christie up I think he would have won.
Mitt Romney is the problem...not the solution.
Nate Silver has Obama as the 91.6% favorite to win and predicts he will get 314 electoral votes. He gives the President a 90% chance of winning Ohio and a 52% chance of winning Florida! If that happens they'll be able to call this race by 9:30! If he take Florida he really won't need Ohio and it will be all over but the crying.
Read'em and weep Ditto-Heads.
Obama/Biden 2012
Feisty -- Thanks for keeping it going and thanks for your humor throughout. Cheers!
Thanks for the shout out Exito!
Just tryin to keep it TRUE, SIMPLE, CONSISTENT AND CONSTANT
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
How about the execution of an American citizen in Yemen? I would love to hear the legal justification for this. Just remember, every time the Executive pushes the envelope the other party uses the precedent.
I would also love to have some push back on the War Powers Act that the President ignored in Libya.
That's very funny, Chris in Dorr!
I, too, want to thank all my friends on this site. Your humor and intelligence helped keep me sane this past year.
I voted this morning, and it seemed like the turnout was HUGE compared to past presidential elections. Obama supporters everywhere you looked, everyone optimistic and in a good mood.
Bill, Fairfax VA.......you said:
First, Mitt Romney has proven repeatedly he has no "core". He is as nearly pure Machiavellian as we have seen in recent memory.
Second, the United States is NOT a business. The job(s) of POTUS/CIC transcend that of a CEO by a wide margin. If mere business sense was a qualification for President, we should elect Bill Gates or Warren Buffett. Both, by the measure of net worth, are several classes above Mitt Romney.
Governments have been engaged in "jobs programs" since the days when Pharoahs (and others) organized their populations to produce the great wonders of the ancient world. As workers are further displaced by automation, and unless/until the world population peaks, governments will, by necessity, play an important role organizing their populations toward large public works.
The "private sector" (aka Capitalism) was never mentioned in our founding documents. Those were all about democracy and the rights of men. Still, Capitalism is the best economic system yet devised. But, it must be well regulated just as we legally disallow those able to flout right by way of their physical might to engage in bully thievery. After all, what difference does it make to hungry children whether their next meal was taken from them through brute larceny or cunning deceit? Are they not left hungry in either case?
Mitt Romney represents the unsavory underbelly of our economic system. His is a sociopathic philosophy where (economic) might makes (political) right. That philosophy flies in the face of all that Jesus Christ and virtually all other spiritual leaders advised for us.
Romney should stay where he is. He is not fit to be our national leader and certainly not our moral leader.
On the other hand, President Obama has shown himself to be a mature, intelligent, and moral leader whose main concern, as was the case for the aforementioned historical spiritual leaders, is with those who are not so able to fend for themselves and their innocent families. He is strong, yet just. He is highly capable, yet empathetic toward those who are not. He is wise far beyond his years. He is the man for our time. He is the man for the job.
I voted early last Wednesday.
My daughter was #1 in line at her polling place in San Diego!
Guess who she supports??? lol
I'm so proud of my liberal daughter!
DCIA,
No thanks necessary, it's been an honor and a privilege!
FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!!
Chalk up one for Mr. Obama here in SoCal. I am not particularly enamored with the President (aside from he and I being born in '61, and both of us being particularly good looking) but he is in no way as awful as his detractors make him out to be. I believe the country is recovering in spite of politicians and bad government. The most important thing now is not change, but continuity. The President has much room for improvement and I think he is capable of building upon his first four years - I am willing to give him that opportunity.
If you look at the trend lines since Oct 22 on 538 you see that Obama has steadily been gaining and today up again.
Obama widened his lead now up at 314[▲] electoral votes Romney dropped to 223[▼]
Even RealClearPol with No Tossup States has Obama up at 290 with Romney dropping to 248.
0 days left and Obama trending up with a big lead already. You do the math.
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ive been saying that but the Libs ignore it, but then i think people like you and I have made the ignore list of many of our 'esteemed, tolerant friends'.
amy -- did those ads attack obama the man or his policies? i have not seen romney issue personal attacks just those at obama's policy.
obama on the other hand went from hope to the gutter very quickly. that was very disappointing after all the promise of being a man of the people.
Apple don't fall far Feisty!!
Good for her.
Has anyone else noticed the relative lack of RWNJ's on the boards today? I think they are readying their crying towels for tonight.
Bwahahaha. :o)
Steve-446003
Four more years of Obama is all it will take...... to completely DESTROY America
Funniest comment of the day.... Well buddy, its gonna be a bad day for ole Mitts return on his investment....
The Republicans are already trying to steal this election.
VOTE! And then follow up to make sure it's counted.
Clackamas County identifies accused elections worker as Deanna Swenson of Oregon City
LoL Your constant condescension -- not to mention your paranoia -- is way too amusing to "ignore," Taxman.
Wait...there's an election today!? ;-)
AlanNJ
We have fought the so-called "War on Terror" for 11 years now. When our terrorist enemy chooses to lead others to kill people such as Bin Laden, I think most Americans think that is OK. The terrorist leader in Yemen deserved his fate.
The War Powers Act permitted military action in Libya for 40 days (or something like that) without Congressional authorization. In the first week, the US took direct military action before our NATO allies assumed this role. We took no direct military action after this week. We then took a supportive role providing intelligence and logistical support in the Libyan action. I doubt that this violates the War Powers Act in any way.
Mark in SoCal -- Good to see you posting. You wrote:
Me too! Come back and post more often.
I guess everyone is sharing their voting stories today so I will too. :-)
Got to the polls at 7:30 this morning. The line was about an hour long, which is quite a bit longer than 2008. The much longer line is due to a combination of much higher turnout and a looooooong ballot. Dang amendments!! My precinct is probably about 2 to 1 Republican.
Good luck to everyone and their candidates and here's hoping that no matter who wins, we can come together as a country afterwards!! :-)
Well, I went to vote this morning. I'd tried the weekend before last to vote early, but the line was so long I couldn't find the end of it. I would have been standing there for hours, even though I'm in Texas and not in Ohio or Florida. There was no line at all today for Election Day voting at my precinct's polling place. While the attempts by Republicans in OH and FLA to restrict early voting are despicable, I do wonder if the long lines there have more to do with the smaller number of polling places for early voting than for Election-Day voting. Every church, school, and library seems to be a polling place on Election Day, but that's not the case for early voting.
I hope all you lefty libs don't mind I voted for a Repub here in Houston for District Attorney because the Democrat was a complete idiot with numerous run-ins with the law who got in during the low-turnout primary. Now I feel guilty about not voting in the primary. People in both parties should vote more often in primary elections. Especially moderate Republicans. Their party would do better if they didn't let tea bag extremists vote out good public servants like Richard Lugar in Indiana in favor of Richard Mourdock in this election and Sharron (Second Amendment Remedies) Angle in 2010.
As for the presidential election, I'm hoping that the polls are right and Barack Obama will have another four years. If the polls are wrong, the country will survive, although it's an open question as to whether or not a Romney administration would be as catastrophic as the last Republican administration.
One concern in the markets is that a Romney victory would throw the status of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke into doubt.
Romney has said he would replace Bernanke, whose dovish monetary policy has been a pillar of the gains in both U.S. bond and stock prices in the recent years.
The benchmark S&P 500 has rallied 67 percent since Obama took office - one of the most impressive runs ever for stocks under a single president.
And despite a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating from the Standard and Poor's agency in August 2011, yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note hit historic lows last July. Cumulative returns for all maturities on all U.S. Treasuries are at 14 percent since Obama took office, according to data from Barclays.
But Romney has said the rich will pay the "same share" of taxes under his plan.
Bill, does it matter how the "wealthy" comes to their tax bill? Whether it's going to be a new tax code, or the old tax code, the wealthy will still pay the "same share". It also means if the middle class gets a tax cut, so will the wealthy, since the wealthy will still pay the "same share".
Haven't we had enough with the Republican smoke-and-mirrors politicians, parsing words, trying to deceive the public? I think the election results will bear that out. Everyone needs to sacrifice some to get this country back in shape. Obama has said that from the start. He doesn't have any problem with business or the wealthy being successful. They just need to chip in like the rest of us are doing.
Barack Obama....change we can believe in.
well isnt it easy to cast stones from a glass house Legal beagle. its mere observation, lest paranoia but whatever gets you through the day. speaking of condescending like your response to No Joe, as if you would have voted any other way.
Lis Penden Alibi, now go get em
A lot of early celebration from the Democrats on this board.
My guess is Republicans get a lot of votes in the early hours. Democrats voters get out and get on the board around noon till 3pm. exhaustion sets in and naps take place. Republican votes are then strong from 5pm -7pm.
Alan in NJ, I will agree with you on one thing. I vote for the man on his capabilities and his character, not on the color of his skin.
That's why I'm voting for Romney. That doesn't make me Racist. It makes me an AMERICAN.
Remember folks, It's JUST as racist to vote FOR someone because of their race as it is to vote against that person because of their race.
Romney/Ryan 2012. America for AMERICANS.
I can't afford 4more years of CHANGE.
Well put up 4 more Votes in the Obama Column, me ,wife, and 2 adult children just came back from voting.
Obama/Biden 2012 We dont need a Draft Dodger in the WhiteHouse
Obama is making huge leads as California opens
Kevin-M: I have dropped the name Krispy Kream from my vocabulary, but my gov is no President Obama.
4 more 4 44
Warthog,
Are you kidding?
Romney is majority shareholder in Bain. Bain owns Clear Channel with 900 radio stations and billboards. They will make a huge profit this year with $2 billion going into advertising. Romney will be pulling strings for the 2016 election. He'll probably buy a TV network before that one.
Just returned from voting. I brought my daughter because she likes to participate. Usually they have a table where the kids can vote. Not this time the church was way too crowded. We had to wait in line 45 minutes. Usually there is no wait. It's never been that busy. All of the people I talked to said they were there to vote Romney. I live in MN, a state that never goes red and yet it just might this year.
Feisty,
Time for you to get a clue: Nowhere in the US Constitution does it give you a "right to vote". I don't know why people think that, but it is wrong.
In some state constitutions might give you a right to vote, but that is in state elections and state issues. It does not apply to Federal elections.
I feel sorry for you and others that cannot see where Obama is taking this country. I heard a stat today that said since Obama took office, for every person that found a job in the last four years, over 80 people went on food stamps. I guess, by your support of Obama and his policies, that is the change you can believe in. Unbelievable.
It's time to close this chapter on the most uneffective President in History...
President Romney will fix this mess. I'm so giddy!
Hey, if you are going to the polls, and are still kind of undecided on who to vote for for President, just review the following and it should help you decide:
Over 8% unemployment for a record 43 months in a row! It's now said to be 7.9%, up from one month ago, which still stinks. Oh, BTW, they didn't include California in the totals, which has over 10% unemployment. Duhhh. So, it's still over 8% folks.
Over $16.2 trillion in debt and counting? He increased it six trillion rather than reduce it five trillion as promised.
Over 14% unemployment for blacks.
Anemic economic growth, year after year, after year.
No budget for the past three years as required by the Constitution.
A healthcare plan that will cost over three times what they said it would, was opposed by over 60% of the population, sucks over $700,000,000 out of Medicare to help pay for it, and wasn't even read by any member of Congress that voted for it? How could you vote for a bill you haven't even read?
Solyndra FAIL and cover-up (or at least no due diligence) that cost taxpayers over half a billion dollars.
FAILURE to protect our embassy in Benghazi, Libya resulting in the deaths of four Americans, and the cover-up afterward. Obama stalling until after the election.
Fast and Furious FAILURE, resulting in the death of a boarder control officer and the cover-up by the Obama administration. Holder held in contempt of Congress. Case still not solved due to Obama's stalling.
Then, read this article from Thomas Sowell:
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If Obama wins, "then the fate of America -- and of Western nations, including Israel -- will be left in the hands of a man with a lifelong hostility to Western values and Western interests.
President Obama is such a genial man that many people, across the ideological space, cannot see him as a danger.
For every hundred people who can see his geniality, probably only a handful see the grave danger his warped policies and ruthless tactics pose to a whole way of life that has given generation after generation of Americans unprecedented freedom and prosperity.
The election next November will not be just another election, and the stakes add up to far more than the sum of the individual issues. Moreover, if reelected and facing no future election, whatever political constraints may have limited how far Obama would push his radical agenda will be gone.
He would have the closest thing to a blank check. Nothing could stop him but impeachment or a military coup, and both are very unlikely. A genial corrupter is all the more dangerous for being genial.
Vote Obama/Biden
Why give the Wealthy a 5 Trillion Dollar Tax Break so the Middleclass has to pay it back, Have no Medicare, and Then They want a for PROFIT company come in and Privatize Social Security. Romney/Ryan bad for America and Really Bad for AMERICANS
Question for the peanut gallery...almost everyone here is saying "Everyone I know in my family is voting for Obama" or "Everyone I know in my family is voting for Romney". Any split households out there? My girlfriend is Democrat and I'm Republican so we have some good natured fun with that. I even saw a picture of a yard with a Romney sign and an Obama sign with labels of "His" (Romney sign) and "Hers" (Obama sign). :-)
What to watch for? .... Crying Democrats who are stunned yet agian at how wrong they were.
So essentially you are saying the country will stay on the same trajectory for the foreseeable future.
It's almost over Joe....help is on it's way today
Straight Democratic ticket... and lets send the obstructionists in Congress packing too. We need to solve a few issues in our country and obstruction is not the name of the game.
Lets take revenge on a Speaker of the House and a group of incompetents whose only purpose was to make Obama a one term president.
In fact, I see our state of VA voting Obama with the capital of the Confederacy and the whole enchilada.
O&J 2012!!
"Grimey",
My sister in NC is a Democrat and her husband is a Republican. She always jokes that her vote cancels his. Although he and I don't agree politically, we like one another and rib each other.
Last week about this time he wound up in the hospital with an as yet undiagnosed illness. He's still there, and is very uncomfortable. Over the weekend I wrote the following to my sister: "My advice would be for him to lay low and take it easy. Let others go out and do the voting." My sister read it to him and reported back that it was the only time he laughed all day!
Is THIS the best ideas the Republicans have for us? They were voted to win in 2010 to deal with issues and help fix the economy, and THIS is their solution? Is this type of work going to give us prosperity? Republicans deserve to lose if THIS is the best they can do.
Can't wait for Romneys concession speech while queen Anne watches him with a Klee-Nex tissue in her hand. Sympathy will be running high for Republicans tonight, anger for some as their right wing agenda has failed to oust Obama from office. As for the 1%ers, umm pay up, as your taxes will be going up as they ought to. No more breaks, tax cut giveaways, it's time for the rich to pay their taxes to the government.
Joe in Albany
I sincerely hope you don't use the same calculator to buy you house and car with.
If there are more people requiring insurance, in the long run, there will be more players in the field which will eventually drive insurance costs down. And everyone knows it.
....except you and Republicon trolls.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
Jack...that's a cool story. I hope your brother in law gets well soon!! :-)
I just like seeing my Name : ) and I know it drives you RWNJ Crazy
The Bubbly is Chilling, The $30.00 Cigar is waiting to be lit, the front door will be open, and about 9;00pm tonight when Faux Noise has to say POTUS Obama has wone his 2nd Term, The bubbly will be opened, The Cigar Lit, The front door opened so I can hear The crying from the Reich Wing, and listen to all the Whhaaaaaaaambulance
This is where you are wrong. For far too long our country has trusted and bought into the "free market" idea that it is always correcting itself and always moves in the proper direction when left unfettered by gov't regulation.
Deregulation opened the door to outsourcing and off shoring of American jobs. And without any type of consequence (in some cases it is rewarded) the flood gates have opened wider. We need someone who sees this as a problem. This is the 21st century and out economy is much different due to technological advances and a global market place. We can not rely upon the private sector to enact protectionist measures to safeguard the American worker. It has not happened and it will not happen without the Federal Government putting its finger in the dyke. To assume that archaic economic principals are still the cornerstone of today's economy is narrow minded.
President Obama champions such ideas as rewarding companies that bring jobs and investment within our borders. Likewise he would penalize companies who look overseas for cheap labor and even cheaper forms of investment. To do anything but would make no sense.
A mind is like a parachute..... it only works when it's open.
won
The GOP ran Romney in 2012 in order to get him out of the way for 2016.
RISE OF HERESY: Clear Winner The Book of Mormon
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The CLEAR WINNER is The Book of Mormon.
Americans have shown with undisputable numbers, their acceptance of other books.
The {original} Book of Mormon does not exist in our time, though lost scriptures hidden on mountainsides, do exist.' The Nag Hammadi Library
'Light' has overcome the 'sons of darkness' and a Wide Awake America will never be the same again!
Red or blue what's the difference
Stand or fall state your peace tonight..The Fixx
@Shaak
There are child molesters who deserve their fate but we don't just execute them. I agree that many Americans think that it is OK to execute an American who is inciting terrorism against the USA. However, it is a huge leap for a President to order his killing with no due process. Look how confused the Administration is on this issue. It's OK to order a drone strike to kill an American with no trial, but they wanted a trial for KSM in New York.
However, I am not trying to convict or tar President Obama, I am simply pointing out that the next President gets to use this precedent.
On the War Powers Act we were still bombing Libya beyond the 90 days allowed. The rational on this was that no American lives were at risk. The issue is that with drones and remote bombs, the next President of either party can basically attack Iran from afar, and argue that there is no need to consult Congress. George W Bush started the problem with a compliant congress and Barack H Obama pushed the argument further with a grid-locked congress.
We have to start reigning in the Executive.
Frank,
I agree with you whole-heartedly, hopefully we'll be able to come together as a nation after the election. We've got a lot of work to do.
No, my household is 100% liberals. Wife and Daughter both voting for the President. But my Brother and Sister-in-law live in GOP Tulsa and will vote for Romney. It's a point of contention between me and my sister-in-law, who is a lovely person. My brother is really a-political but he sides with his wife (for obvious reasons :-)
Have a great day.
Obama/Biden 2012
Fiesty-
I was the first one at my polling place in San Diego, and my co-worker was first in his.
Go Obama-Yes, I'm fired up
Millions of jobs across the country will be lost or saved by the vote and outcome of this election....
Companies have plans in place for either direction and an Obama re-election means significant employee reductions...and reductions in employee hours to part time status....it becomes your responsibility to pay or pay the fine...
Not fear, not speculation...just the truth folks
A Romney win sends the Dow and the economy forward in a very positive manner
Think before you vote today....and weigh the future
Joe in Albany
Considering a family policy at my organization costs $21,446.97 ($1,787.23 a month), it makes $8,550 ($712.50 a month) quite attractive.
As this outrageous campaign season comes to a close (maybe, if it doesn't end up in the courts again, like the OH challenge being considered today in Columbus to through out the voting machines), it is time for all of you to get involved in the Popular Amendment Movement (www.faircampaignreform.us) and make sure that we get our Election/Campaign Finance Reform accomplished before the beginning of the 2014/16 campaign seasons. It is time to end these two-six year campaigns that we have seen. It will also force all incumbents (for federal office at least) to concentrate on the jobs we are paying them to do instead of always being on the campaign trail. Go vote if you haven't already done so, then start to circulate the two petitions first thing tomorrow. Get your local grassroots movement going to collect the completed petitions for filing with your Secretary of State...and for goodness sake, make sure you have made file copies of each petition before filing them so that you have proof they were filed. Get your file copies stamped with time and date of the filing. I learned this lesson during a recall effort in St. Croix a few years back.
I'll be keeping the PAM website active for at least another two years. Let's take back the power of our elections by getting these two constitutional amendments passed.
Petition for US Constitutional Amendment For Election Reform
We, the undersigned US citizens, duly registered voters in our respective states/territories, do hereby petition for our state to approve the following amendment to the United States Constitution by the method noted below.
Election Reform:
1. Abolish the Electoral College (Repeal Amendment 12)
2. ONE NATIONAL primary date to be held on the Tuesday eight (8) weeks prior to the General Election day for Congressional offices and for the President. Candidate petitions must be filed with the local/state elections boards 60 days prior to the Primary Election date. Federal election petitions shall be uniform in every state and shall include a “contract with the voters” that spells out clearly what that candidate stands for on all issues that they may have to address in elected office. They shall be held accountable in court for breach of that contract if elected and any/all terms are not met.
3. NO campaigning allowed for any elective federal office more than 60 days prior to the National Primary Date.
4. NO campaign contribution shall be donated to any candidate of more than $200 from an individual or $500 maximum from a family (spouses/children living in the same household.) No donations shall be made to a candidate more than sixty days prior to the primary date. No candidate shall contribute from their own funds more than 60% of the total donations from other private individuals.
5. NO campaign contribution from any PAC, corporation, union, non-profit organization, special interest group, etc. shall be allowed for any elected federal office.
6. NO third party campaigning (separate PAC ads, corporate ads, etc.) for/against any candidate shall be allowed at any time during or before the election season.
7. NO party conventions shall be held to select the presidential candidates. The selection must be done at the ballot box in the primary election.
8. The One Man/One Vote Supreme Court ruling shall be enforced by this Amendment, namely that NO federal candidate selection shall be by any means other than the ballot box on Primary/General Election Dates.
9. National Party Organizations shall NOT raise money for or donate to specific candidates of their party prior to the dates outlined above.
10. PAC’s shall NOT be granted tax-exempt status by the IRS, and any non-profit organization who uses their funding for political purposes shall lose their tax-exempt status.
11. All lobbyists shall be outlawed from influencing Congress at all times.
This amendment shall be approved ONLY by State Constitutional Conventions to be called within 90 days of this petition being submmitted to a state’s Secretary of State. A minimum of 25% of the registered voters in each state shall be required to further this petition to the respective Secretary of State.
Name Signature State Address
Petition for US Constitutional Amendment For Congressional Term Limits
We, the undersigned US citizens, duly registered voters in our respective states/territories, do hereby petition for our state to approve the following amendment to the United States Constitution by the method noted below.
Term Limits for Congress:
1. Representatives to Congress shall serve no more than two two-year terms in the House.
2. Senators shall be elected to no more than two six year terms in the Senate.
3. No elected official shall serve more than six terms in office in any combined elected offices (House/Senate/Presidency.)
This amendment shall be approved ONLY by State Constitutional Conventions to be called within 90 days of this petition being submmitted to a state’s Secretary of State. A minimum of 25% of the registered voters in each state shall be required to further this petition to the respective Secretary of State.
Name Signature State Address
@All4...the Dow has been moving forward for almost every month since Obama was inaugurated. What do you mean that it will take a Romney win to move it forward??? The Dow has more than doubled in the last 3.5 years.
The stock market up over 100 pts so far, it is clear even the stock Market wants an Obama 2nd Term.
The last guy that cried on the campaign trail, Edmond Muskie, went down in flames. And certainly Mr. Obama was not crying because this was his last campaign stop (albeit, he has spent a considerable amount of his presidency campaigning). He was crying because he obviously fears he is about to lose. And when he does lose he will have no one but himself to blame.His campaign was based purely on attacks and he offered no vision or plan for the future. He tried to, again, run on a slogan, Forward, but all the voters could see was the country going forward into the financial abyss if Mr. Obama were to be reelected. If you were to ask today, election day, Mr. Obama's most ardent supporters what are the specifics of his plan to reduce the national debt, stop deficit spending and create private sector jobs, deal with trade, etc... all you would get are blank stares or maybe some canned talking points devoid of any substance whatsoever. No wonder he wants to play basketball, he has nothing to talk about and offers no leadership. And when you waste a golden opportunity to provide leadership to the greatest country on earth that's something to cry about.
MITT ROMNEY WILL WIN!
Even Bill Clinton endorsed him.
In an interview with CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," Clinton, a top Obama surrogate who is set to raise cash with the president next week, directly contradicted Democrats who have attacked Romney's business record, suggesting it does qualify him for president.
"I think he had a good business career," Clinton told guest host Harvey Weinstein, a movie mogul who is one of Obama's top fundraisers. "There's no question that in terms of getting up and going to the office and, you know, basically performing the essential functions of the office, the man who has been governor and had a sterling business career crosses the qualification threshold."
Adding that he has "friends" in the private equity business," Clinton suggested it was dangerous for Democrats to go after Romney's record at Bain Capital—adding that in private equity, "like everything else you try, you don't always succeed" in saving companies or making them more productive.
"I don't think that we ought to get into the position where we say this is bad work," Clinton said. "This is good work."
Thank you Bill Clinton, your endorsement proves Romney is the right choice for America.
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
NOTE: Liberals/Progressives remember to vote on November 7th.
Backhouse, just a correction on this part of your list of Obama's accomplishments.
It's not just "lower-income" rural families that benefited from the ARRA broadband internet subsidies. It's ANY rural household who does not have access to affordable broadband internet service. I am a beneficiary of that and I am not "lower-income". Because of this, Barack Obama has helped me personally, and he has already received my vote!
4 more 4 44!
Obama/Biden 2012
KingK,
Anyone reading this section out of context would have to conclude you were talking about Romney. His slogan? "Momentum". Wow, there's a real grabber!
Ok, who let the juvenile on the comment board? Grow up, perturb.
I did my job this AM. I went to the polls but forgot my camera so I went home and got it. I wanted to make sure I have a picture of my ballot. I live in Oneida County, New York. We have paper ballots and they are scanned after you fill out the bubbles. When I received my ballot, there was some discussion about where to fill it out if I wanted privacy. I told them I wasn't ashamed to admit I was voting for President Obama!!! I'm glad this election is over. I need my life back!!!!
The Stock Market Up 150, They know Obama will win and The Market approves it.
Obama/Biden 2012 because Seniors need more than a Voucher, they Built America and they deserve better than Robme/Lyin Ryan
Lori W,
YAY!
YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!
Ron Pauls Revenge- Supporters voting for Gary Johnson!!!
One for the road:
I am going to talk of controversial things. I make no apology for this.
It's time we asked ourselves if we still know the freedoms intended for us by the Founding Fathers. James Madison said, "We base all our experiments on the capacity of mankind for self government."
This idea -- that government was beholden to the people, that it had no other source of power -- is still the newest, most unique idea in all the long history of man's relation to man. This is the issue of this election: Whether we believe in our capacity for self-government or whether we abandon the American Revolution and confess that a little intellectual elite in a far-distant capital can plan our lives for us better than we can plan them ourselves.
You and I are told we must choose between a left or right, but I suggest there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down. Up to man's age-old dream--the maximum of individual freedom consistent with order -- or down to the ant heap of totalitarianism. Regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would sacrifice freedom for security have embarked on this downward path. Plutarch warned, "The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits."
The Founding Fathers knew a government can't control the economy without controlling people. And they knew when a government sets out to do that, it must use force and coercion to achieve its purpose. So we have come to a time for choosing.
Public servants say, always with the best of intentions, "What greater service we could render if only we had a little more money and a little more power." But the truth is that outside of its legitimate function, government does nothing as well or as economically as the private sector.
Yet any time you and I question the schemes of the do-gooders, we're denounced as being opposed to their humanitarian goals. It seems impossible to legitimately debate their solutions with the assumption that all of us share the desire to help the less fortunate. They tell us we're always "against," never "for" anything.
We are for a provision that destitution should not follow unemployment by reason of old age, and to that end we have accepted Social Security as a step toward meeting the problem. However, we are against those entrusted with this program when they practice deception regarding its fiscal shortcomings, when they charge that any criticism of the program means that we want to end payments....
We are for aiding our allies by sharing our material blessings with nations which share our fundamental beliefs, but we are against doling out money government to government, creating bureaucracy, if not socialism, all over the world.
We need true tax reform that will at least make a start toward restoring for our children the American Dream that wealth is denied to no one, that each individual has the right to fly as high as his strength and ability will take him.... But we cannot have such reform while our tax policy is engineered by people who view the tax as a means of achieving changes in our social structure....
Have we the courage and the will to face up to the immorality and discrimination of the progressive tax, and demand a return to traditional proportionate taxation? . . . Today in our country the tax collector's share is 37 cents of every dollar earned. Freedom has never been so fragile, so close to slipping from our grasp.
Are you willing to spend time studying the issues, making yourself aware, and then conveying that information to family and friends? Will you resist the temptation to get a government handout for your community? Realize that the doctor's fight against socialized medicine is your fight. We can't socialize the doctors without socializing the patients. Recognize that government invasion of public power is eventually an assault upon your own business. If some among you fear taking a stand because you are afraid of reprisals from customers, clients, or even government, recognize that you are just feeding the crocodile hoping he'll eat you last.
If all of this seems like a great deal of trouble, think what's at stake. We are faced with the most evil enemy mankind has known in his long climb from the swamp to the stars. There can be no security anywhere in the free world if there is no fiscal and economic stability within the United States. Those who ask us to trade our freedom for the soup kitchen of the welfare state are architects of a policy of accommodation.
They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right. Winston Churchill said that "the destiny of man is not measured by material computation. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we are spirits--not animals." And he said, "There is something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty."
You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done
I was over visiting the washingtonpost.com site and it seems President Obama is waay out ahead of Romney in Virginia which is one of the toss-up states!
Goooooooo OBAMA!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!
What to watch?
New Black Panthers hanging out at polling entrances again....
How about an Obama mural right next to the voting machines in Philly's Ward 35......Where's the Romney mural???
Republican election officials blocked by democrats in Philly......
Thank you Ben,
I printed off your god and love of country blather.
I took it with me to the head and used it to clean myself. We are running low on TP. That's toilet paper not tea party.
Vote for the guy who is being scathed and scorned because of his race ... vote Mitt!!
... DOWN WITH WITH ALL RACISTS!!!
Hmmmm, does that include Barrack Hussein having to show his ID to vote in Chicago?
He didn't seem too upset.
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
Oh no, Darn It Broccolli Bill,...
If I'd ONLY seen your case FOR R$mney sooner,...I might have been swayed! But alas, I was at my polling place at 5:45a (8th in line) and didn't get it in time. I voted a straight Dem ticket and retained all of our judges, as we have one of the best judicial appointment processes in the country. Also voted DOWN the measure giving power to the Governor on that topic. Also voted to INCREASE cigarette taxes. Further, I voted to FUND healthcare exchanges (for Obamacare). And finally, I agree that local municipal police forces or departments should be controlled by the local governing body.
Man, if you'd only made your case sooner as to why you were FOR your candidate, instead of wasting your (and quite frankly MY) precious time being AGAINST the incumbent. Well, who knows, it might have mattered. If not to me, perhaps to one of the many hundreds of thousand readers,...I guess we'll never know.
To my fellow libbies:
Remain calm and Obama ON!
Reasons Why I Voted for Obama (Shocker, I Know)-
1. The veteran, wearing the Navy hat on the subway tonight, who had his service dog, Captain Jack with him. I can not vote for a party that said it was okay to go to war in Iraq, without being able to pay for it, but it's not okay to provide services to the people who fought in Iraq, because that's too expensive.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57517160/senate-gop-blocks-veterans-jobs-bill/
2. My sister. Who was able to look and get hired at a much better job, because she was no longer held hostage to her preexisting condition.
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Publications/Issue-Briefs/2012/Sep/Preexisting-Condition-Insurance-Plan.aspx
3. Myself. Who will be entering a "mans" world, with an advanced degree, and would at least like to have the knowledge of whether I'm being paid equally for equal work.
http://www.lillyledbetter.com/
4. The anonymous, undocumented person, who emailed me. So that their son/daughter can FINALLY have a path to citizenship.
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/obama-scores-political-points-with-suspension-of-deportation-of-immigrants-brought-to-us-as-children?news=844657
5. The numerous families I've worked with in a social work capacity who were poor as dirt. You are NOT lazy, leeches, victims or dependent on the government.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slFZ8K2aBoY
6. For all of my fellow citizens who are gay. You are NOT abominations.
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/08/30/773041/anti-gay-republican-platform-was-retaliation-for-log-cabin-republicans-presence/?mobile=nc
7. The earth. Global warming is real, coal isn't clean and we need alternative energy development, NOW.
http://www.greenenergycouncil.com/
8. Osama Bin Laden is dead.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/12/death-osama-bin-laden-us
9. GM is alive.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/auto-industry-resurgence
10. The girls I know and love who have had to make an unfortunate decision and face the scorn of people who don't know them and have never had to make that decision.
http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2012/Aug7/Hufnagel.html
THAT is why I voted for Obama.
AlanNJ
While I don't normally endorse negative ads, I think the Obama campaign's negative blitz against Romney was an opportunity that Obama campaign could not pass up. After watching Romney get ripped by his Republican primary opponents over his flip-flopping, his vulture capitalism days at Bain, his self-deportation policy idea, and his poor record as governor of Massachusetts, it was a great opportunity to build on this negative portrayal of Romney.
Furthermore, Romney showed he had no scruples about unleashing a vicious attack on an opponent. Just ask Newt Gingrich about that. And he had the money to do it.
I would call the Obama campaign's negative ads a preemptive strike. Romney would certainly have gone negative against Obama and everyone knew that he would.
What I didn't expect from Romney was the lie about Welfare reform (work requirement strengthened, not eliminated as Romney ad claims), the ad where words of Obama quoting McCain in 2008 election were falsely attributed to Obama as saying about himself, and a convention that adopted as its slogan "we built that" from a comment Obama made that in context clearly referred to "they didn't build roads and bridges".
I have never seen any candidate run a more dishonest campaign than Mitt Romney has. And he says "trust me".
I, for one, don't trust a liar and if there is one thing Romney has proven this campaign, it's that he is a liar.
Interesting, nothing on nbc about the situation in Philly or Nevada....
Aside from the lady in oregon 'updating' polls for republicans, all the shady stuff has been by libs so far...
It would be really nice to know that my vote actually mattered, and that the winner of the election seriously won honestly.
Didn't bother me having to show mine either!
As you only have to do it when voting early...
Try to educate yourself prior to running off that BIG mouth of yours next time!
Then again, safe bet we won't see you after tonight! Not that I'll miss you...
@JimSpence
Your whole post is wrong and so obsolete.
Greed: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (as money) than is needed.
Obama showed his ID as a an Ironic gesture to show the absurdity of Republican's policies.
I'll try to improve my standard of living without (abusing or interfering with) someone else's, like the ultra-rich do. The fact is that people like Romney and friends cannot see the possibility to succeed without stepping on others to accomplish their goals.
Lets make our vote count for our interest.
Obama/Biden 2012
Sarah, most men I know see women as equals.
Second, about lillyledbetter. It is has been illegal for years to discriminate in pay over sex. What lillyledbetter did new was eliminate the statute of limitations of 7 years to allow women to sue on allegations of lower pay for equal job and experience.
Most women who do have lower pay is from less experience for the position. I've seen the right point out that Obama's women's staff pay is lower than men, but that is probably the issue there.
What I have seen, but not recently, was women not getting a position because they were in child-bearing age. The unfortunate thing is employers are smart enough not to say or put anything in writing if they did that. On the same note, single dad's get passed over too. I'd say good for you that they passed you over, because if they are doing that, they don't need you advancing them.
Here's a start. Obviously, we don't hang out at the same places.
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/06/oregon-election-worker-fired-for-altering-ballots-to-republican-straight-ticket/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/true-the-vote-ohio_n_2082362.html
http://thinkprogress.org/lbupdate/1147291/pennsylvania-judges-stops-republicans-from-requesting-photo-id/?mobile=nc
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57545777/voting-problems-reported-in-some-states/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QdpGd74DrBM
And my personal favorite --
http://thinkprogress.org/lbupdate/1147601/sean-hannity-tweets-his-ballot-possibly-violating-state-law/
The only way Obama can win is cheating, and they are the Masters.
Rep. Moran's son resigns from father's
Patrick Moran, the son of Virginia Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) and the field director for his father's reelection bid, resigned abruptly Wednesday after a video linked him to voter fraud
Saw some info saying the Obama camp sees Michigan as tied. Odd on that one, because the Romney camp didn't mention it on the list they divulged last evening.
The Cook report is saying that Obama's Ohio early voting was bad and the early voting data shows that the party mix being used in Ohio was way off and the real number more toward 2004.
I voted this morning.My vote is my own affair but I am pleased to state that as a Liberal Democrat I ,as usual, voted the strait Democratic ticket.I do not vote for those whom I consider merely opportunists,so I will vote Republican if the Democratic offering is,to me ,unacceptable .I am of the party of the people and do not vote for the minions of the super-rich. I consider that this Election is an assault on our Democratic way of life and have been disturbed about the money that has been put into this election. I don't feel that our President's election is certain until I hear of the official results.I await anxiously for the results to-night and pray that it is a true victory for Democracy.
DB,
You obviously don't know what Lilly Ledbetter is about. Ledbetter sued, and that's EXACTLY what the court told her. PROBLEM, there was no way for her to have the knowledge that she was being paid less. It created an avenue for that information to be given to females.
http://hrpeople.monster.com/careers/quizzes/104-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-ledbetter-fair-pay-act
That's part of why they increased the statute of limitations.
I'm assuming that's definitely the issue there. You can't simply average up all women's salaries and compare them to all men's salaries. You need to focus on each specific job position, then each specific level of experience, then each specific educational level. And THEN compare.
Please provide a link, so I can check out how they came about that statistic.
About the rest. It's not simple enough as "we have less experience"...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2012/10/24/the-global-gender-gap-is-closing-but-the-u-s-is-still-failing-its-women/
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/female-grads-earn-82-cents-dollar-male-peers/story?id=17552227
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2012/10/24/gender-pay-gap/1652511/
Well, You've got to give us points for trying! Even though Romney is up nearly 30 points in Oklahoma and will almost certainly carry the state by a huge margin, there were people standing on street corners this morning in the 35 degree temps waving Obama signs and cheering. When I drove by the same corner at new there TWICE the number of Obama supporters waving signs and smiling.
You can't say we're not trying and I think it's a good sign. I've seen more Obama stickers and signs this year than in 2008 by a very big margin. I have actually seen very few Romney signs or bumper stickers.
Oh well, four more for forty-four!
Obama/Biden 2012
I checked this red herring out at the time by reviewing the actual pay stats. It wasn't true.
Not exactly. What Lily Ledbetter did was to change the law so that the statute of limitations (180 days) (300 days in some states) now runs from "discovery" of the discrimination, rather from the actual act of discrimination.
Excuse me?! Please show me that case.
"We gotta finish what we started..."
Yep, four more years to lead all the lemmings voting Obama over the cliff with the rest of us who are thinking more rationally.
YEA!!!!!!
After today, no more lying political ads...............until the next
election anyway.
Rock da Vote!
Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL
So, what's the difference between voting early and voting today?
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
Ann Molly
The other issue in Ohio has been the touch screen Machines in North Canton. Seems a few machines were switching romney votes to Obama votes.
The last guy that cried on the campaign trail, Edmond Muskie, went down in flames. And certainly Mr. Obama was not crying because this was his last campaign stop (albeit, he has spent a considerable amount of his presidency campaigning). He was crying because he obviously fears he is about to lose. And when he does lose he will have no one but himself to blame.His campaign was based purely on attacks and he offered no vision or plan for the future. He tried to, again, run on a slogan, Forward, but all the voters could see was the country going forward into the financial abyss if Mr. Obama were to be reelected. If you were to ask today, election day, Mr. Obama's most ardent supporters what are the specifics of his plan to reduce the national debt, stop deficit spending and create private sector jobs, deal with trade, etc... all you would get are blank stares or maybe some canned talking points devoid of any substance whatsoever. No wonder he wants to play basketball, he has nothing to talk about and offers no leadership. And when you waste a golden opportunity to provide leadership to the greatest country on earth that's something to cry about.
If Obama wins I'm offering to replace one month of Feisty's food stamps with real cash to be spent at the grocery store of her own choosing on real food, no alcohol. maybe we can sober her up for a few days.
DBAkron
Capacity to do work certainly has an effect on pay. A single father may not have as much time to do homework which is frequently required of salaried workers as someone with less family responsibilities. Any disparity in wage results from disparity in work output and quality of the work.
The Lilly Leddbetter case was a case of discrimination against a woman who held the same position and did the same work as higher paid male co-workers. There is a tendency for some businesses to treat men better when it comes to wages than women, because the man is considered to be the main breadwinner for his family. This rationale is discrimination.
The date of discovery is really the only fair way to judge wage discrimination. That salary of others not being known should not serve as a basis for denying settlement of wage discrimination. This is only being fair. Fairness is an American value too.
"Here's a start. Obviously, we don't hang out at the same places."
I was actually referring to this morning only. There's been quite a few issues with the electronic voting machines (which I am strongly against as a software engineer), voter ID issues, threats, etc.
And no, we don't hang out in the same places, most of the sites you quoted are strongly left leaning. But from the headlines in the urls, I've read most of those articles already.
The only way voting can be trusted is to get free government id's to those that don't have one, and to get rid of these electronic voting machines.
While I might not want obama to win, if he does win, I would like to feel safe that it was the will of the majority, not the will of a bunch of fraudsters. I can only hope you left leaning folks would want the same thing if romney won.
The intimidation, the threats, the fraud, etc really needs to go from both sides. Otherwise our democracy is nothing but a joke.
I just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful election day and let everyone know that I've been here reading for about a year now. I post every now and then but much less as of late because I got a good promotion at work (with much more to do) and I'm pregnant!!
Cheers!!
Mgates
Congrats. I hope your baby is healthy and happy and does not get stuck with a massive debt to pay, courtesy of Mr. Obama
One thing the polls overlooked is the disgruntled blue-collar Democrats who will be voting for Romney. That coupled with the huge number of independents abandoning Obama will be the difference.
Obama can NOT run on his sorry record!!
[I]f you don't have any fresh ideas, then you use stale tactics to scare the voters. If you don't have a record to run on, then you paint your opponent as someone people should run from." That is what Barack Obama said when he accepted his party's presidential nomination in 2008. Four years later, it reads like a prophetic description of his re-election campaign.
See story in washingtonexaminer.com
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NObama in 2012!!!!!
JJsee
So, my good redistributionist friend, lemme ax you a question.
Who will decide when something is “more than needed”? Especially money.
This is just another example of the convoluted Liberal logic that permeates your envious minds. It smacks right up there with your delusional belief in “fairness”.
Define “fair”. How much is a “fair share”? What is a “level playing field”?
More importantly, who is the omnipotent, unbiased, non-partisan, honest, arbiter that can decide this? Who can decide how much of something is too much? Who can decide what is fair for everyone?
You? Me? The government? Barrack Hussein? Big Bird? The Pope?
Do you want to have more money? Do you want to have a nicer house? Do you want to have a better car? Who can decide how much is enough money, how nice a house or type of car for you.
I have a deadbeat brother-in-law that has been living off of Disability because of a bad back. However, he can snow and water ski, play softball baseball and other activities. He thinks EVERYONE above the poverty level should pay 10% more in taxes.
Do you think this is fair?
If not, why? He thinks it’s fair.
If three men are walking down the street—one is rich, one is poor and one is middle class—and they see three $100 bills on the ground at exactly the same time, what is the “fairest” way to divide the money? Very simple, they each get 1/3, or $100 each. The only “fair” way you can decide anything is by an equal percentage. No more, no less.
What you Liberals try to do is complicate the simplicity by putting emotions into everything. The Pilgrims tried collectivism and it failed miserably. It has failed ever since.
America offers equal opportunity, NOT equal outcomes.
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
Listening to Conservative-Republicans is like a county fair event. It is at the same time fun and tiring.
First, a "Landslide Victory"
Then a possibility of defeat"
Now planning ahead for the aftermath of elections and "probability of defeat".
You're all an amusing sorry-ass bunch!!
Why don't you make plans for your lower than 17% approval-rating House instead? That'll be an improvement to our situation.
JoeNY, that's really what it's all about, isn't it? The fact that your money goes to someone else, no matter what their need is. You think it's freedom, personal responsibility (unless it's your responsibility), and then the WELFARE SCARE starts to fill your head.
Those welfare cheats, their not like us, Right? They're different, dirty, poor, slobs, right? Why can't they just get a job? They take MY money. They should fend for themselves. They're "different", right? Probably of color, right? They're different from us, right? They're losers, right?
And corporate welfare going to corporations? Well, they're deserving, job-creators, right? They need our money to give us jobs. They aren't different....they win in the end. Isn't that what matters? They win. It doesn't matter that they exploit the workers, or the environment....they win in the end. Like Rockefeller, Carnegie, Mellon....they did whatever they had to do to win, and that's what matters most to you. It's survival of the fittest and no one is going to hold YOU down. That you need to help someone else compromises your freedom.
That's the real problem for you, isn't it? The fact that you can't aspire to win if you're helping those who lose. You fear your own lot in life if you don't gravitate to the right side....correct?
It must be, because every conservative I hear starts with freedom, and then ALWAYS gets to the welfare state and how we need to stop the benefits to really get our freedom back.
Sarah,
Cleary you assume to much. Again the key to the lilly ledbetter act was the removing of the statute of limitations to allow women to sue at any time. Obiously thereason to remove the limitation is because people find out they are wronged long after they could have sued. This happens all the time in the cases of theft and host of other crimes.
Here is why there was opposition to this act, although most are for it, it has to do with why statutes of limitations do exist. If they do not exist then you get John Demjanjuk like cases that really don't do anything. That guy certainly wasn't in the US by a legitimate means, but the proof on him being really who he was accused of being was thin enough that the Israeli courts dismissed the case. Germany then picked it up and procecuted him any how in an effort to esponge itself further of it's guilt in the Holocaust. Was he really "ivan the terrible"? Only God really knows.
Think of it this way. I am a professional in the Building industry. If you make my liabilty on matters open ended to be sued at any time to any extent, I'm either going to not practice, or to work for someone else stupid enough to put their name on the work and except such terms. Trust me, I've seen plenty of tickytack lawsuits that I wasn't a part of that cost the people I worked for bundles of money whether really did something wrong or not. Usually, they did nothing wrong but got blamed anyhow.
Oskar, i saw the article in the Washington Post....right next to the other article reporting on a Republican contract worker who was throwing Democratic registrations in the dumpster and the Republican Virginia Attorney General was stating an investigation was warranted.
JimSpense, too bad the Republicans never believed in that when they destroyed the middle-class over the previous 30 years. Middle class wages fell while the rich....of course....got richer.
Maybe you ought to vote Democratic next time.
Alan NJ
I think the reality of fighting terrorism is that we would have a very difficult time arresting a terrorist on foreign soil. It would be a risky undertaking with the likelihood of American casualties. I will always prefer arrest, trial, and conviction of a child molester or terrorist. The reality is that terrorists kill and if we cannot arrest them, we must make the judgment whether to let them continue to commit acts of terror or kill them. I believe killing them is appropriate if no other option such as capture is feasible.
As to Libya, I am not aware of any US bombing after the first week. I remember the French doing the bombing of targets in Libya after that first week.
The guy as been arrested, however in Virginia there is no affiliation party for voter registration, you just make this up,you lie. The board of election and the AG dismiss the accusation from Democrats for voter fraud because there is no way to identify the party affiliation in the voter registration , the guy toast registration from both parties, however the penal charges remain.
DB,
You would only have a point there, if the statute of limitations was the same for ALL torts. It's different, dependent on the nature of the offense.
Whistle blower laws are different from tortuous assault laws are different from product liability laws are different from...
It's not like changing the statute on THIS law changes it for them all. And they're not all the same to begin with.
It is all the way around, Obama was celebrating victory before the first debate, in that day things for Obama went down. Now Obama is making phone calls to his campaigners , he lost the enthusiasm he looks angry and is facing the truth that he can be defeated.
Oskar, where there's smoke, there's fire.....
A former employee of Strategic Allied Consulting, a contractor for the Republican Party of Virginia, had been scheduled to appear last Tuesday before a grand jury after he was charged with tossing completed registration forms into a recycling bin. But state prosecutors canceled Colin Small’s grand jury testimony to gather more information, with their focus expanding to the firm that had employed Small, which is led by longtime GOP operative Nathan Sproul.
State authorities are seeking to learn whether any of Small’s supervisors instructed him or any of his 40 co-workers in Virginia to ask potential voters about their political leanings during registration drives, the two sources said. Asking such questions could be a violation of state election law.
Sproul’s firms and political consulting operations have faced questions over the past eight years, including investigations and formal charges of suppressing Democratic votes, destroying voter registrations and other election violations. The charges against Small came a month after voter registration work by a Sproul company prompted a fraud investigation in Florida.
After the Florida investigation became public, the Republican National Committee said it was severing ties with Strategic Allied Consulting. At that time, Strategic stopped overseeing registration workers in Virginia and Pinpoint, Strategic’s staffing contractor, began overseeing the work.
Jim,
Your four year old logic exposes a lack of conscience.
Answering the question what is fair...
Millionaires should control 20-25% of the wealth of the country. At this level their risks are rewarded and the rest of the country has enough to be productive consumers, the engine of growth.
Millionaires currently (well, 2010) control 56%.
Comment form UN Observers
Thanks Left wingers for making us look dumber than ever!
They probably wonder why we aren't using purple ink too!
MGates -- Congratulations and Congratulations! That's wonderful news.
Wishing you and yours the very best! You have much to celebrate!
Seems there's a lot of personal reflection and self analysis among many here today. Guess I'll indulge myself a tad too. I've got my failings. Aye Gwad they have cost me much too. I haven't profited by 'em, and I've never blamed 'em on anyone else. I tried slick cheating a couple times, and the cost far exceeded the pissy gain. Quit that in a damn hurry. Have learned, my life is fulfilling when I'm really trying to do the best I can. Same with dealing with other people. Buying, selling, or trading, It's only worthwhile when the deal benefits all. Wealth is mostly an illusion, unless it's properly used as a necessary tool directed to the benefit of those who have little or none, especially for the relief of hunger and suffering. Yes, I must hold enough to keep myself strong enough to be able to aid others, but that doesn't mean I should deny help to anyone of my brothers or sisters, or our children, or stricken old, to the favor of making myself just a little better off so I can do it better. This proposition works well for me. I'm not sure, but , I think It is me. Our President is a Man of "High Principal", "Steely Resolve", and "Deep and abiding love" of His brothers and Sisters whom He serves. Accordingly, I hold Him In "Highest Esteem" as our Leader. Conversely, I extend the highest contempt to all republicans everywhere, and to those who enable these "Wealth Obsessed" American parasites, I hope some day you learn the real joy of "honest" brotherhood, along with the sweet emotions of shared despair, giving way to the light of overwhelming remedy, which can only come through the efforts of collective honesty.
BorderJob,
Sorry record?
Signing Lilly Ledbetter act
Signing the credit cards cant rip you off any more bill
Tobacco bill that reduced the addictives out of cigarettes
Ending the Iraq War
Timeline to get out of Afghanistan
Appointed 2 women to the Supreme Court
Passed Affordable Care Act
Passed a bill for Domestic Assault
The list could go on and on and on especially if he didnt have a bunch of CRYBABIES in the House Of Representatives. Plus turtleneck McConnell should be fired, complete incompetence.
cannibal
One more time, there is no suppressing democrats votes in Virginia other than the intention of Obama to suppress the military vote, that turn majority Republican. How can you prove that was Democrat suppression vote when the Voter Registration DO NOT require vote party affiliation, it does not make any sense. This is why any Virginian Citizen can vote in primaries for any party, got it.
StoptheCannibals-2908428
See, this is where you Libbies are wrong.
We don’t want to stop the benefits to get OUR freedom back, we want the benefits so those on welfare can get THEIR freedom back. To release them from the bonds of the state.
First of all Conservatives don’t want to eliminate all social programs or welfare, just most of them. When government auditors do a five year study and find that almost 25% of our social programs don’t do ANYTHING for the intended population at a cost of $125 billion a year, there’s something wrong.
The war on poverty started in 1965. Since then we have spent over $17 trillion dollars on it. In 1965 the poverty level was 14%, today it is 14.3% (15.1% including recessionary effects), there’s something wrong.
When we spend more than any nation, other than Switzerland, on education and we still rank in the bottom ½ to 1/3 in math, reading and science, there’s something wrong.
The Institute of medicine reported that our health care system has over $750 billion of waste, fraud, abuse and corruption in it, and you want more government in your doctor’s office. Why do we send so much money to Washington, for them to percolate it through the massive bureaucracy there, and then send it back to the States as part of Medicaid payments, student loans, grants, subsidies and other wasteful vehicles? Why don’t we just keep the money in the States and use it more effectively?
Yet you Liberals still think government is the solution to all our problems.
You do realize that the greatest discrepancy between CEO-to-worker compensation ratio occurred during the Clinton years, right? The ratio was 26.5-to-1 in 1978 and 53.3-to-1 by 1989 and then surged in the 1990s to hit 411.3-to-1 by the end of 2000. I don’t remember you Liberals screaming from the mountain tops then. Why not?
Here’s a link to the graph (Figure A)
http://www.epi.org/publication/ib331-ceo-pay-top-1-percent/
Our government is too big, too inefficient and criminal. You, nor I, nor anyone else, rich or poor, should give our government another penny more until gets its fiscal house in order. Until it slaps a “sunset clause” on every piece of legislation. Until it eliminates at least the 25% of programs that don’t do ANYTHING. Until it proves it can work as well as any other service corporation in the private sector.
Now, tell me all the legislation the Republicans have passed for 30 years that has created all the problems you fear so much. Be careful how you answer that as 60% of our fiscal budget is consumed by your Liberal/Progressive New Deal and Great Society entitlements and social programs.
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
Jim Spence --wrote:
It starts with parenting. Most of those complaining need only look in the mirror. That's not to say there are not some failing schools, including charters. But the majority of the problem rests with parents.
Sarah,
Sarah, I'm well aware of the inconsistencies built into tort law. That was the whole point again of lilly ledbetter, to give more time in an area that needs more time.
Once again you are reading more into a question or comment. I understand why, but if you just get off the kick that you have to show how smart you are, and you'll go a whole lot further with people.
Don't be sour DB, it's unbecoming.
All I did was refute the position you posted. If it don't apply to you, let if fly, buddy.
From Ohio, Hamilton County. The Board of Elections has had to send 2 more shipments of ballots to the Republican areas of Hamilton county. There are 5 other Republican dominated counties that have requested more ballots. Line times in Republican areas are 90 Minutes.
Anyone up for a newsvine poll?
I voted libertarian.
C'mon lets see how normal we are, or aren't?
I don't care who wins the presidency, the country loses either way.
Looks like obama is going to win in vermont.
Dont_carry_it_all
This would be an acceptable argument if we had the previous generation capable of helping with their child’s education. Your assumption can be flawed based on this.
The Department of Education has been in existence since 1980. However, education has been under the influence of the federal government since 1953 when it was part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (H.E.W).
Remember, the average American, which includes many parents today, read at an 8th grade level. If you don’t understand this, realize that Obama’s last 3 State of the Union speeches have all been written at the 8th grade level. This was graded by the Flesch-Kincaid test which associates longer sentences and more complex words with higher grade levels and scores them accordingly.
You may find it interesting that our Congress’ rhetorical skills have decreased from a high of 11th grade in 2005 to a 10th grade level today. This should give pause to anyone believing we send the brightest and best to represent us in government.
Last year Newsweek gave 1,000 Americans the U.S. Citizenship Test, 38 percent failed. The country's future is imperiled by our ignorance. Twenty nine percent couldn’t name the vice president. Seventy-three percent couldn’t correctly say why we fought the Cold War. Forty-four percent were unable to define the Bill of Rights. And 6 percent couldn’t even circle Independence Day on a calendar.
A 2010 World Public Opinion survey found that Americans want to tackle deficits by cutting foreign aid from what they believe is the current level (27 percent of the budget) to a more prudent 13 percent. The real number is under 1 percent. A Jan. 25 CNN poll, meanwhile, discovered that even though 71 percent of voters want smaller government, vast majorities oppose cuts to Medicare (81 percent), Social Security (78 percent), and Medicaid (70 percent) which are the main drivers of our economic problems.
To assume that our illiterate parent base can be the motivating or even beneficial factors that will help our children improve scholastically may be a stretch. Unfortunately it seems we have a strong case of the “blind leading the blind”.
This is the problem with your contention that parents are going to be the driving force of our educational resurgence. It seems most of our parents need to repeat high school to have a fighting chance of helping their children achieve the necessary skills to compete in the new 21st century global ecoomies they will be facing.
Greed isn’t someone wanting to keep more of what they earn, its people demanding a greater share of money that someone else has earned.
I'll vote for anyone who will try to improve my standard of living ...without destroying someone else’s!
ROMNEY/RYAN 2012 FOR REAL AMERICANS©
I second that emotion! "You people" (the wannabe queen Anne's words) are the reason this is still the greatest country on earth. I am humbled by your spirit and your common sense in the face of the biggest pile of propaganda ever assembled against truth.
It looks like all the hard work we have done in Penn's woods has paid off! We have spent the past four days with no sleep, out in the cold, knocking on the door of every supporter we could find. Thank you, all who have fought to keep America in the hands of the common man. My faith has been restored.
As for the rest of you, I have not read your comments. Today is not a day to divide, to argue, or to complain. Today is a day to celebrate our shared history and our shared future. I am willing to join hands with anyone who wants America to succeed. We need your ideas too. We want your voices too. Just please remember that a house divided cannot stand, and that together we are invincible.
May we be blessed with a thousand years of peace and prosperity!
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
I prefer not to be forced into any CLASS of person........
One would think that after years of being split into various minority groups, no one would willingly go back to that class system.........
Agree Steve!
Seems everything in this election has been about divisive terms, glad that it will be over soon!
What do Romney's "victory offices" turn into by midnight tonight ?
I am a white woman voting for Obama. The media keeps harping on Obama's support from minorities, but Maine is voting for the Democrat, and we are the whitest nation, demographically, in the nation!
It isn't that white people support Romney, its that people of color, don't. And why would they? Romney's only natural base is the 1%.
GooooooObama!
Roll Blue Tide!
That's great Amy America is really proud of you.
See America I'm not a bigot I ever voted for a black man even though he's flushing this once great nation down the toilet.
I suppose you also like perverts too, pevs like Billy Clinton cheating on his wife in the Oval Office.
You probably supported barney frank too, who almost single handidly brought this country's economy down to the level of a third world nation.
dirp
What do Romney's "victory offices" turn into by midnight tonight ?
A huge dust bowl.....
dirp - a toxic waste dump????
aworldofhurt - let's not forget the perverts that were trying to lynch Clinton - Gingrich, Starr, etc. Or the pervert John McCain who cheated on his wife with Cindy. See - there are perverts to go around!
Oh and one BIG difference. Clinton, although not the man I'd want for a husband, was a GREAT President and left this country in much better shape than it was in when he went in for his first term!
Obama/Biden 2012
4 for 45!!!
Reports are coming in that the special needs baby the president dropped Sunday morning are good. Just a minor concussion and a scratched ear. That was quite a spill. Poor thing was scream'n pretty hard.
The tremendous debt Barack ran up....his broken promises.....allowing al Quiyda to flourish and expand to many countries...
The death of our Ambassador and 3 others....turned his back on them...
No Jobama Baroke O-conomy...
Imagine the nightmare of an Obama second term......NO Thank you!
dip - "What do Romney's "victory offices" turn into by midnight tonight ?"
Messes from all of the celebrating.
What do Obama's "loser offices" turn into by midnight? Empty rooms as the Democrats go home to cry themselves to sleep and try not to think about having to get a job instead of leeching off the taxpayers.
Drill Baby Drill - you truly are a sick pervert!
pjam09 - that "no jobs" stupidity is sooooo old. It shows you have no commonsense and can't think of anything original or even close to reality. My guess is YOU'RE the one not working!
Obama/Biden 2012
Got up early and got to the polls at 7:15,and got out at 8:15,there was a little wait,lol.
But I felt great to vote to re-elect President Obama for a second term.
I voted for him in 2008.And as a white man,I voted for him because he was the most qualified candidate then.And he is today as well. I must say though that I did take a little pleasure in voting to deny the Presidency to a man like Mitt Romney. A man that blatantly lies to the American people. A man that insulted the 47% of Americans he thought wouldn't support him. And who is backed by some of the craziest wing-nuts I've ever heard of.
Obama/Biden for America.
Here's my prediction. All of you who realize your hope that tomorrow will show your candidate in the win column, will rush like children on Christmas morning to FR see your hated opponents vanquished, to see them say once and for all - "I'm wrong, you're right". But instead, like those frikin' whos down in whoville, they will join hands and start to sing "stupid, voted against own best interests, hurricane, stupid, foreigner, idiot, war on everything, stupid, get what you deserve, next time, stupid". And in the end, will you realize that there is no satisfaction in this game? No. Your grinchy hearts will not grow ten sizes. You too will pick up the chorus to sing old barbs back at them.
And then we will all decry the lack of civility in politics.
Unsatisfying....... yet predictable
Amy, Maine is, as you suggest, "the whitest nation in the nation". (I'm not saying anything bad, just that typos can be funny sometimes).
Seriously though. Do you think Maine's Somali issue will affect the vote one way or the other?
Just curious
What Somali issue would that be?
Philly is in the BAG for Obama... Black Panthers.... wall-to-wall Obama mural BEHIND THE VOTING BOOTHS.... VOTER FRAUD at it's best & where did the DOJ send people?
The Democratic party my A$$......... there is NOTHING democratic about the party......
And the RACISM demonstrated by the voters in Philly will not be tolerated.......
Romney's ship is going down....blurp...blurp...blurp....
I have been saying all along that this election parallels 2004, when an unpopular (that means an approval rating right around the 50% mark, not that nobody likes him) faces an uninspiring challenger, (usually from Massachusetts)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/election_2012_vs_election_2004_eight_years_ago_today.html
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George Will, Dick Morris and Michael Barone still predict electoral landslide for the challenger. Of course, they all picked the incumbent 8 years ago.
Final pop vote was;50.7-48.3 for the incumbent
(2004)296-242 projected(2012) 303-235
286-251 actual
The Parallels will hold. The incumbent will be reelected
The Dems will pick up 2-3 Senate seats
The Dems will add a handful of seats in the house...that's the way I see it.
Lawyers have been chomping at the bit for weeks and today is their payday; the day of: it is your vote that counts versus how it is counted. I do not predict which State will prove to be the more egregious when it comes to voting but it is obvious that Ohio and Florida will play the major roles in case either side’s hair is on fire.
Princeton as of 8 a.m.
Obama 312
Romney 226
BCWC 0 my numbers are only good in the State of Mind
@ Dangerfield
I'm sticking to the Washington Redskin rule for predicting the outcome! It has been correct for 17 of the last 18 elections, I believe.
Washington loses their last home game before an election, the incumbent loses.
Washington wins their last home game before an election, the challenger loses.
I wonder who has that much time on their hands to figure all this stuff up?
I'll probably be repeating this line over the next couple of days...
When John Wayne was asked about President Kennedy's win over his candidate, Richard Nixon, he said...
"I didn't vote for him, but he's my President, and I hope he does a good job."
Whomever the people choose, the sentiment should be the same...
I have consulted with Pythia so I know who wins. However I had to use Slyvia Browne to make contact though
sirie - we're sticking to the Bears rule - trounce your opponent the weekend before the election and the President is re-elected! Well, at least we're going by that this year!
Obama/Biden 2012
Ruhh-Oh Shaggy!
Jay Cutler supports Romney!
Will Seeking Approval and Feisty Boo him now???
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-11-05/sports/chi-chicago-bears-jay-cutler-backs-mitt-romney-20121105_1_mitt-romney-jay-cutler-show-bears-quarterback
Funny Seeking you strike me as taking the Huneric approach to life
Jay's on my Fantasy Football team, helped my trounce my opponent this week. He supports Romney?
sweet! So does Brian Urlacker
sirie - Jay's a good quarterback but not the brightest bulb in the lamp. Let's see Michael Jordan supports President Obama!
Obama/Biden 2012
The 2004 election was fixed as isthe current, pre-decided one people are running out to "vote" on
A Few Election Day Predictions:
Expect a plethora of polling place horror stories from across the nation, including sporadic physical confrontations and resulting arrests involving Tea Party-backed poll watchers from TRUE THE VOTE, et al in multiple urban precincts throughout many if not all of the eleven toss-up states.
Expect craziness, if not sheer lunacy, in Republican Governor Rick Scott's Florida. Going forward, perhaps the National Guard should be charged with running elections here as state officials are clearly failing in their responsibilities.
Expect unwillingness on the part of the Republican Secretary of State in Ohio, Jon Husted, to call the election in his state in a timely manner.
Expect a mandatory recount in Colorado if the margin of victory falls below 1.0%, bearing in mind that the Republican Secretary of State in Colorado, Scott Gessler, is a doppelganger for Ohio's Jon Husted.
Expect Paul Ryan to retain his congressional seat in Wisconsin as a majority of voters in his district cast ballots against him at the national level while voting in support of him at the local level…perhaps as a form of 'contrition'.
Expect FOXNEWS to be clamoring for congressional investigations into Democrat voter fraud, less real than imagined, even before the polls close.
Expect Right Wing talk radio to begin fomenting, if not actually inciting, popular 'resistance' to the certification of the legitimate Electoral College outcome, and we all know what THAT is code for, while condemning the continued use of the Electoral College itself.
In spite of these obstacles, Obama wins the White House with an electoral vote tally of 303 to Romney's 235, taking Colorado and Virginia but failing to steal Florida, which in truth had already been stolen on behalf of Romney by Governor Rick Scott.
All legal challenges to the certification of the election that are filed in federal courts are summarily dismissed with prejudice and Barack Hussein Obama is sworn in on January 20, 2013 for his second term as President of the United States.
The very next day, and with no fanfare or publicity, the lights come on in Hillary Clinton's 2016 Presidential Campaign Headquarters.
The only wasted vote is the one that is not cast.
VOTE!!!
('Cause if you don't I don't want to hear you bitchin' about the results!)
I voted this morning...heh-heh...I was officially ballot #69 at my polling station!
What a coincidence.....I voted too.....and thereby successfully negated your vote.....have a nice day...........heh heh.....my ballot number was 86!
And millions more negated yours.
4 More For 44
I've got you both beat - I was #2! Was actually first in line outside the doors, but some guy had snuck inside ahead of me and was having coffee and donuts with the little old ladies at the table. But since I was also #2 in 2008, I take that as a good omen!
I voted for Obama in Arkansas, does that count?
Mockingbyrd -
The pundits and pollsters will try to tell you that no, it doesn't.
Ignore them.
EVERY vote counts. Someday your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will thank you for that vote.
Yes Joanne, and I beat up three more into voting that were probably going to stay home.
My polling place had a quickly moving group of people. Everyone was smiling and very happy to be voting.
Afterward, there were two students from the local community college doing exit polling. I was the 2nd person to answer and the results were tied.
Its good to see real democracy in action.
your damn right it counts Mockingbyrd!! and bless you for voting and taking more with you!
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
Thank you Mockingbird! I voted for Obama in PA. As did my husband and daughter!
Obama is going to win - I've got a very good feeling!
And women should remember, Job1 says if if you don't vote as he says, you're low self-esteemed scum. He's such a nice guy. For a scum sucking amoeba.
Mockingyrd,
Im in your boat also, voted Obama in Tennessee, I have seen TNSEVOL posts so I know there are a few of us here in this state.
I must say this election has been fun. Reading the posts has given me many laughs, and at times has made my heart happy that there are so many good people that share my worldview. Won't name them cause I know I'll miss some. But a special shout out to Fiesty for taking the brunt of the hatred on these threads.
And a nod and wink to sirie!
Mockingbird: IT COUNTS! Bless you.
Obama/Biden 2012
I voted for President Obama in Missouri this morning. Even though Missouri is a red state my vote counts.
What's funny is I reside in a "blue" state and the vast majority of voters are swinging in the red direction here. LOL! Obviously they've had enough of the last four years and don't want to see their country crash & burn during the next four!
Romney/Ryan 2012.
I voted for Obama in Kentucky(yet another Red state) this morning. I'm pretty sure the Big O will win this.. although my vote won't mean much in Ky..
to 181/You stated that you would replace Feisty's vouchers with cash.As she obviously doesn't need your help in any way I suggest that you send some financial help to those who need it because of the outsourcing programs encouraged by your rich master's.
Vote
It is my Honor to stand in that Long Line of Americans who have fought and died to extend the vote to all Americans.
It is my Privilege to stand beside Americans of all colors and d creeds, man and women, regardless of political persuasion who are out today exercising that Freedom.
It is my Right as guaranteed by the Constitution of these here United States of America which has guided Us lo these many years and by those of We the People who have stood in the breach so many times.
It is something that We brought to the development of all Mankind and as such it constitutes our Gift to the World and our Shared History.
Vote
AMEN IR!
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
It's time to say more about our President's accomplishments.
SOME OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS THUS FAR:
Comprehensive Health Care Reform after a century of trying:
--Insurance companies can no longer drop your coverage if you get sick.
--Ins. companies can't discriminate against children w/pre-existing conditions.
--Insurance cos can't charge you more because you are a woman.
--Insurance companies can't bill you into bankruptcy.
--Preventive care at no extra charge.
--Discounts on prescription drugs for seniors, closing the donut hole,
--Millions of young people on their parents' plan till they're 26 years old.
--Slowing the growth of health care costs (#1 longterm fiscal problem).
--Beginning in 2014, 32 million uninsured Americans will be covered.
Wall St. Reform: Dodd-Frank, strongest consumer protections ever.
Lily Ledbetter Act - got rid of Catch-22 in pay equity.
Rescue of U.S. Auto Industry: saved a million jobs, added 250,000+
ARRA: After only 1 yr, caused us to produce not lose jobs.
U.S. Supreme Court: Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan.
New credit card regulations.
Food Safety Modernization Act - biggest overhaul in 70 years.
Expanded hate crimes protections.
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.
Health coverage expanded to 4 million children.
Billions in bank subsidies used to expand Pell grants, help students.
Expanded national service, Americorps.
New START Treaty (lapsed) cut U.S. & Russian arsenals by one-third.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is over.
War in Iraq over: last troops left in December 2011.
Troops in Af drawing down: combat mission over by next year.
Al Qaeda weakened.
Bin Laden gone: lots of AQ documents retrieved.
Banks recapitalized: back up almost without cost to government.
Toppled Qaddafi via coalition of European & Arab govts -
multi-lateral effort, no boots on the ground.
Called on President Mubarak to accept reform/step down.
America’s image abroad much-improved.
Race to the Top: encourage, reward states for education reform.
Double fuel efficiency on cars/trucks by 2025.
International response to int. financial crises 2009/10.
Extended U.I. & cut payroll taxes: support families, grow economy.
Increased Vet Affairs budget: new GI bill, tax credits to hire veterans.
Wilderness and Watershed Protection expanded.
Federal agencies reduce their environmental impact.
Fair Sentencing Act: reduces sentencing disparity.
Invested in renewable technology: part of the 2009 stimulus -
more than any previous admin., research on smart grids, energy efficiency,
electric cars, renewable electricity generation, cleaner coal, and biofuels.
Higher nutritional & health standards for school lunches.
Scandal-free - longer than any President in decades.
Brokered agreement to comp. victims of Gulf oil spill quickly.
Recovery.gov: transparency on the ARRA, a national model.
Broadband internet subsidies for lower-income rural families.
Net neutrality.
Carbon dioxide identified as a pollutant.
Payment to wronged minority farmers.
Immigration: executive order to stop child deportations.
South Sudan Declare Independence & peaceful split negotiated.
Health care for 9/11 first responders.
Floyd,
I put some warm sticky buns in the break-room to go along with your Colombian Supreme.
Everyone, help yourselves... on your way to VOTE!!!
Amen Floyd,
Let's bring it home and vote.
4 More For 44!
Beautifully said, Uncle Redneck. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve alongside of you and all the friends I've made here - and yes, that includes some more conservative friends as well - these last few years. I applaud you all for your passion, your insight, your analysis, your humor, and your tireless commitment to what you think is right. I've learned a lot and it's been one hell of a ride.
As Job1 said, let's bring it home!
IR,
Thank you for all your work, and for taking care of Ms Elly.
Sorry my looong post came on your thread - did not realize it was so long!
LET'S VOTE !!
Lots of you will post today high-minded sentiments about voting and our democracy and what a privelege it is to participate. Normally I would post that too. And I still feel a lot of that. BUT---today I am also voting because I'm MAD AS HELL. That in a great country like ours people have to wait in line 4 or more hours. That despite waiting in those lines their votes might not be counted. That some people don't have the luxury of 4 hours to stand in a line. It is outrageous and it is because of Republican voter suppression. Until the Republican party has that civil war and stops this despicable behavior I will NEVER vote for another Republican and I will work as hard as I can to advance the cause of the Democrats, who never stood in the way of anyone voting.
Cost of Obama Presidency to the US economy......
$6,000,000,000,000 debt in less than FOUR YEARS........
NET no new jobs, no increase in small business, no lower taxes, no change, no hope.........
Romney/Ryan.... CHANGE on DAY ONE
IR - You veterans warm my heart!
Obama/Biden
SF,
I understand where you are coming from.
This voting slowdown is BS. It is just another form of poll tax.
so here is an old marching song to keep the course and vote today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Z1trynEHs&feature=related
fight fascism.
vote democratic.
Thanks for the poignant reminder Backhouse! Obama has accomplished more in one term than the repubs did in the last 8 of their autocratic rule.
People need to be reminded why Obama is in the White House in the first place.
It is because of the massive republican failures of 2000-2009.
The only thing Romney will be doing on day one is crying himself to sleep. Also, he better line up a ride in the morning, before the Secret Service detail pulls out and leaves him for good.
Yes Betty Breakfast of Champions. Backhouse no worrys that what you have bass players in the Band for. Steeler,Northstar the best revenge is winning and changing things for the better. Don't Carry We that have served can never forget why we did it. And Joanne thank you for always saying it better than old Uncle Redneck ever could. Job Amen.
Steve - Your post should read:
The cost of the Republican obstructionists to the country since President Obama was elected. See I fixed it for ya!
Obama/Biden 2012
Boehner Predicts Obama will win!!!
From the article above:
Salud
GOPisExtinct still trying to fight Benito eh? perhaps you can go fight the Ba'ath party.
Steeler Fan: I do not understand why today is not a national holiday. It would ease voting in states that do not have early voting. I hope and pray we do better than the Iggles today.
4 more 4 44
SF,
I have the same feelings, Im proud to be a member of this great country. But at the same time disgusted with the obstructionism by the Republicans to a duly elected President. Bob Corker, my Senator ( by election, voted for Harold Ford), was one of the group who met, the night of Obama's Inaugruation to pledge to obstruct anything he proposed.
Let me demonstrate the difference between President Obama and the challenger mitt romney.
I am PROUD of President Obama.
I have yet to hear any of the romney sheeple say that they are proud of the person they are following.
Watched the President's final rally for his campaign last night. Very emotional. Found myself crying. Everyone who hasn't voted early or absentee, like me, needs to show up today or it was all for not and we become a plutocracy. It is important. Vote and take your progressive family members or friends or neighbors to the polls so they vote also. Obama Biden 2012. Woo hoo!
AnaBanana -- Me too! It was very moving!
The President knocked it out of the park!
Obama/Biden 2012
Ana---it was past my bedtime but I watched that rally, too. Our First Lady Michelle Obama was a great opener for her husband and the President was great, too. Very moving and emotional yet with a hint of that backbone VP Biden speaks of. And for a man who is always cool and collected like President Obama, that tear spoke volumes. Of course I already knew I'd be voting for him today but I was once again reminded of why my support for President Obama has NEVER WAVERED.
steeler - "my support for President Obama has NEVER WAVERED"
Your level of mindlessness is truly inspirational to the other clueless sheep.
The last guy that cried on the campaign trail, Edmond Muskie, went down in flames. And certainly Mr. Obama was not crying because this was his last campaign stop (albeit, he has spent a considerable amount of his presidency campaigning). He was crying because he obviously fears he is about to lose. And when he does lose he will have no one but himself to blame.His campaign was based purely on attacks and he offered no vision or plan for the future. He tried to, again, run on a slogan, Forward, but all the voters could see was the country going forward into the financial abyss if Mr. Obama were to be reelected. If you were to ask today, election day, Mr. Obama's most ardent supporters what are the specifics of his plan to reduce the national debt, stop deficit spending and create private sector jobs, deal with trade, etc... all you would get are blank stares or maybe some canned talking points devoid of any substance whatsoever. No wonder he wants to play basketball, he has nothing to talk about and offers no leadership. And when you waste a golden opportunity to provide leadership to the greatest country on earth that's something to cry about.
You'll be even more emotional if he wins and continues leading us over the inevitable cliff.
Romney/Ryan 2012.
Good luck to President Obama today.
Hopefully, without the motivation to keep him a one term president, our right wing friends will feel more of an inclination toward bi-partisan cooperation during his second term.
Without that and without us uniting as a nation, it really does not matter who the president is.
Less than 2 in 10 believe that the congress is doing a good job, but 9 of 10 incumbents will be back in January...
No matter who is elected President.
They are the legislative branch of our government.
They are the same people responsible for the legislative gridlock of the past years..
What's that worn out cliche about the definition of insanity?...
The nation is too gerrymandered to allow sweeping change of the House. Look at it this way:
Less than 8% of the House seats changing parties is considered a 'wave' election. In that sort of atmosphere, it doesn't matter how unpopular the institution gets. The only way to change it would be to have actual geographical districts that state legislatures could not alter every time a new party comes into power on the state level.
Not what you are looking for but ...
"Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage."
H.L. Mencken
Rodney D, how goes the East Side? Dangerfield's still a going concern, at one time they had the best burgers on the East Side. Used to go to Gleason's to meet up with the local IRA on St. Pat's Day, had a bit of camaraderie some of the die hard's due to Irish descent. Ah those were some good days.
Breezy Point, Staten Island? We don't get much news on Sandy Recovery efforts here in Florida.
Long lines for voting this morning, drove a few Souls to the Polls this am., early voting here has turned to misery but got it done. Florida will remember Rick Scott during the next election, count on it.
Respectfully
Obama 2012
I am very much looking forward to watching the only speech that I've seen Romney give that will be truthful.
His concession speech.
Obama/Biden 2012!!!
If its close with recounts. He'll probably declare victory because that is the type of rat he is and always has been. Making things harder for Americans. Poetic justice would be for the electoral to be won by the President and the popular vote to be won by Romney and have him try to go to the Supreme Court to get his way because he and Queen Anne are nothing but spoiled children used to winning and getting their way in everything. If the Supremes do anything but send him away at that point, we have already become a Plutocracy, through the Supreme Court, and nothing short of revolution will fix us.
Amen and Amen Nik! It will be the only robme speech I'll watch. Will he ask his voters to unite the country? I seriously doubt it...he doesn't have it in him...totally foreign concept.
Vote for President Obama TODAY like your middle class life depends on it! IT DOES!
4 MORE FOR 44!
TheNiKNik: 'Willard the Rat' my just assign the job to Ryan
4 more 4 44
If you read the paragraph above, "What's at stake ?", I don't think it could be more obvious who to vote for.
Obama/Biden 2012
With our National Debt at $16.2 trillion and counting and with every man, woman and child in America owing $50,000 each.........Your right!!!!!....ROMNEY/RYAN!!!!!.......
ElectionDayCometh,
So you want to deal with the national debt by electing two Plutocrats who plan on increasing it by $8 triillion? Why am I surprised!
Beats having it dealt with by the current administration.....that's a given.
Debt, debt, debt...How about jobs, jobs, jobs, so we can help pay down that debt? I'm glad my husband is out the door at 4:30am, compliments of Pres. Obama stimulus, so we can spend, spend, spend.
Cheney=deficits don't matter, Bush=TARP and a Stimulus, 2 unfunded wars, drug prescription coverage, tax cuts, unfunded, etc. Overnight recovery impossible, growth steady but slow, however, like losing weight slow and steady best.
Obama 2012
Hey skyparrot....... with everything Bush did over his EIGHT YEAR presidency, Barry spent $6 TRILLION in less than 4 years.....
Recovery was NEVER in Barry's plans.... AND it still isn't..... Barry's plan for the US is SPEND, SPEND, SPEND..... BANKRUPT, BANKRUPT, BANKRUPT..... DESTROY America, DESTROY the wealthy, DESTROY the Constitution...........
A lot of that is undoing the funny accounting and getting the two wars on the books. You know, the wars we started while cutting taxes.
11-06-12
The newest research from Nate has it as the NOV 6 factors:
“Obama chance of winning 91.6% Romney 8.4%”
“Projected Winner Obama 314.6”
“Projected Loser Romney 223.3”
Popular Vote:
Obama 50.9% Romney 48.3%
Would love to see how true that is Job1.
Why Romney Will Win
12:20 PM, Nov 5, 2012 • By FRED BARNES
Mitt Romney will win. The tie in the polls goes to the challenger. Here's why:
Enthusiasm. It matters enormously, and it's disproportionately on the Republican side, in good measure because of an intense desire to defeat President Obama. True, enthusiasm doesn't guarantee an edge in turnout, but it's certainly a key indicator. "In these final days, turnout is driven by intensity," says Republican pollster Ed Goeas. The nearly half the electorate that strongly disapproves of Obama's performance in office "will need little else other than the opportunity to vote against President Obama to motivate them to go to their polling place." Goeas conducts the bipartisan Battleground Poll along with Democrat Celinda Lake.
In 2008, self-identified Democrats led Republicans in turnout by seven percentage points. Gallup's projection is that Republicans will have a 49-46 percent edge this year. "The political environment and the composition of the likely electorate strongly favor Governor Romney," Goeas says. The Battleground Poll's "vote election model" projects Romney with 51 percent.
Ground game. The Obama get-out-the-vote drive (GOTV) is not quite the powerful juggernaut it was in 2008 and the Republican effort is far better than four years ago. The Republican National Committee isn't alone this time. Americans for Prosperity and a coalition of a dozen conservative groups—from the National Rifle Association to the Republican Jewish Coalition—have put together a massive GOTV effort focused on swing voters in key states. They've averaged 1.8 million phone calls per day in recent days.
Early voting numbers are further evidence of ground game parity. Democrats have a slight edge, but their numbers are down significantly from 2008. Far more Republicans have voted early this year than in 2008.
Undecideds. Undecided voters are thought to vote disproportionately for the challenger over a sitting president. In truth, there's no empirical evidence for this widely acknowledged tendency. But to the extent it exists, it helps Romney. Goeas, for one, figures most still undecided voters simply won't vote.
Indicators. Many point to a Romney win. He does well among "high-propensity-voting" blocs such as, in the Battleground Poll, seniors (54 percent), married voters (56 percent), weekly church attendees (59 percent), white evangelicals (79 percent), and gun owner householders (60 percent). He also leads among key demographic groups such as suburban voters (54 percent), Catholics (53 percent), and middle class voters (52 percent).
Obama has large leads among groups such as Hispanics with a lower propensity to vote. "If the president's campaign is not able to replicate his 2008 electorate (which is looking increasingly unlikely), the president loses," Goeas says.
Issues. The most important ones favor Romney: the economy, the deficit, and the debt. Independents, the demographic group most sensitive to these issues, went for Obama by eight percentage points in 2008. Now they're tilting to Romney by roughly the same percentage.
Conclusion: Romney will be elected the 45th president of the United States.
WTF is a Fred Barnes?
WTF?.....Feisty......what's in your coffee so early this morning.....when it doubt....got a second?......just Google it.....and enjoy modern computer technology and all that it has to offer..........
lol ElectionDay.
Good luck with that.
I have no doubt that even after the election is over tomorrow and Willard gives his concession speech...there will be wingnut teatards on here claiming that Romney is 6 points ahead in the polls and favored to win.
Feisty:
Its Karl Rove's Uncle Fred.
He's a true Republican hero...but don't get him drunk at the Christmas party.
A person that lives in that republican bubble in which facts can't get in. You know the same people that voted for Sarah Palin in 2008.
Sarah Palin who?
Job 1 - here is another poll. I do have to remind everyone, the only good poll is today.
So please let's be fare on both sides even if for one day. Some voters want Romney, some want Obama but please let's not Idolize anyone. It makes me sick.
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
The final Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll of Election 2012 shows Mitt Romney attracting support from 49% of voters nationwide, while President Obama earns the vote from 48%. Two percent (2%) prefer some other candidate. See daily tracking history.
The Rasmussen Reports Electoral College projections now show the president with 237 Electoral Votes and Romney with 206. The magic number needed to win the White House is 270. Eight states with 95 Electoral College votes remain Toss-ups: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.
LMAO TheNikNik!
For some reason that turd flew under my radar!
Concerned Citizen:
After the vitriolic, hate-filled rants I've heard heaped on our American President by the right-wing...I hardly care about your sensitivities.
Barack Obama has endured the most vicious, lying, racist attacks that I've ever heard heaped upon an American President in my life.
Romney supporters should be ashamed of themselves. The man is an unabashed liar...he has no honor or decency.
The GOP, as a whole, should be completely ashamed of themselves. They have tried every method to try to suppress Americans rights to vote. They've obstructed the progress of our President at the peril of the Americans who entrusted them to do what was in their best interest.
Does that make you sick? Well, join the club...I'm sick to death of your kind...believe that. (Sick of your inane reich-wing polls too).
The current Republican party needs to be completely humiliated so that they finally recognize that hatred and fascism are NOT American values and actually try to be real conservatives again.
Until that time, I truly wish every misfortune on them...I hope they fail at everything they attempt.
Starting with this election.
ElectionDayCometh-
I beg to differ with your posted analysis. This race is very similar to 2004, when quite a few 'indicators' pointed to a John Kerry victory. Of course the incumbent, GW Bush, won in a close election.
Enthusiasm- This supposed 'enthusiasm' gap has all but disappeared in the latest polls. Enthusiasm towards 'voting out' an unpopular incumbent wasnt enough for John Kerry, and it wont be enough for Romney.
Ground Game - Yes, the Republican ground game has improved from 2004, mainly because of the influx of money. I can attest to the fact that in Ohio the Obama ground game is far more organized and efficient. I received five Republican robo-calls yesterday, even though I have already voted early. The Obama campaign sent my wife a personalized letter thanking her for voting in 2008, and giving her a number to call if she needs a ride to the polls. I didnt get a letter becasue I had already voted - and the Obama campaign KNEW that.
Undecideds - the Undecideds have not 'broken' for the incumbent since the '90s. More sophisticated polling methods better identify likely voters, and in the last two elections Undecided split almost evenly, and a 3 pt lead remained a 3-pt lead.
Indicators - The Romney 'bloc' is mainly White and Elderly. Whites were 74% of the electorate in 2008, continuing a trend of declining about 3-4% each election cycle. If that trend continues Romney will lose in a landslide. If the 74% holds it will be close. If the trend reverses (for the first time in decades) Romney has a legitimate chance of winning.
Issues - This is a tough call. Economic indicators are bad but still improving. Those who blame Obama are the ones who vote Republican anyway. Those who blame GW Bush vote Democrat. Those who give equal blame will probably split their vote. Hispanics and Women will not vote for ROmney in greta numbers becasue of his stance on Immigration and Women's issues.
I still say that although Romney has a chance to win the odds are certainly NOT in his favor. If long voting lines discourage minority voters then his 'bloc' may be enough to pull it out.
I think it is tragic that Romney's only real chance to win is to 'turn back the clock' by suppressing and discouraging the minority vote.
You have to reach for positive indicators for Mitt Romney's chances, but eith election day here, there's no harm in deluding yourself until the results are in. Although I fear that this Republican party, with it's habit of rejecting reality, may just reject the results entirely, even if facing a convincing defeat.
Consider:
President Obama leads nationally in polls with likely voters.
President Obama leads by a wider margin among registered voters, meaning higher turnout will only improve his outcomes.
President Obama leads in polls of all of the swing states, except for Florida (which is a true tossup) and North Carolina (where Governor Romney is the clear favorite).
Going by Nate Silver's probabilities, President Obama has a better chance to take North Carolina than Mitt Romney has to take any swing state other than Florida.
Momentum has clearly been swinging towards President Obama as he has made gains in polls over the last few weeks. Romney's gains after the first debate were largely halted when the vice presidential debate stopped the bleeding, and since then, support has only swung in favor of the president.
Economic indicators have continued their slow improvement.
Democrats are strongly favored to retain control of the Senate, despite having many more vulnerable seats up for election this year.
If you want to believe that Mitt Romney has a decent shot at victory, history is not on your side, so you need to come up with reasons why this election is different from any before. What is unique that could swing the election his way without being picked up in the polls? The bet seems to be on suppressing voter turnout. If Republicans are successful, that would be the most likely explanation, that their legislative efforts and their activists in polling places were successful in obstructing the very process of voting to the point where the shrank the electorate enough to eek out a narrow victory. If that turns out to be the case, which I'm not ruling out at this point, it will be a sad day for America and what we once though was our democratic republic. Preserving that system is my top issue this year, and reason enough to vote against every Republican who would undermine it, undermine our rights, and undermine our liberties for their own political and financial benefit.
The NikNIk...............very well said. I couldn't agree more. Until this election, I took the wins or losses in stride, but after these past four years Never Again.
Ditto that!
Tough @!$%# if their little fee-fee's are hurt!
Think about what the President & his family have endured for 4 LONG years!
To Feisty, GM, IR, Backhouse and the rest of my libbie friends as well as a few conservatives. Thank you for welcoming me into the fold over the last few months. It has been such a pleasure conversing with most of you and I can't wait for this election to be over. Our President has a hard 4 years ahead and I wish him and his family the strength they will need to do the job.
He has his hands full right away with the victims of Sandy. They'll be hit again over the next few days and we all need to do as much as we can to help them in any way possible.
He'll again have to deal with Republicans who have shown they have no honor and love our country less than they love getting their own way. Hopefully today we have voted many of those out and sent a sign to the rest to do the job they are elected to.
Through it all it is important for him to know he still has our support for his leadership.
I suppose we'll be doing this again in four years as Hillary prepares to run! Cannot wait!
Obama/Biden 2012
The same as the presidents before him.
Comes with the territory. Deal with it. You can't please everyone.
These idiot right wingers like "electiondaycometh" aka "tickedoffinohio" are on borrowed time. After tonight, these idiots are history .
Obama all the way!!
Think about what the president & family "endured" the last fouryears?
Multiple vacations, expensive shopping trips... don't look too bad does it?
What have the rest of us endured?
$16 trillion national debt, failed policies, broken promises, increased incursion from illegals penetrating our country from Mexico and being allowed to stay while taxpayers paythe price tag, war, etc., etc.
Romney/Ryan 2012.
Jason, we will see who will be history soon enough. I am looking forward to watching the stunned silence on MSNBC tonight as the results come in showing that Romney will win decisively.
Romney Ryan 2012 and 2016!!
Rightwing,
How did that work out for ya?
I have to say Nate Silver, NAILED IT!
I'm actually laughing out loud at the Rasmussen and Gallup polls today.
Amazing how quickly a fictitious 8-point lead disappears when right-wing pollsters want to try to salvage their reputation. Guess we won't be hearing any more bullpucky about the non-existent "Ro-mentum."
Why don't the Republicans just go ahead and change their party platform to "We're the Party of Lies and Liars". I never thought they'd beat out their old party platform of "We're the Party of Racists and Misogynists"...but they actually outdid themselves this election.
Three things that are going to be REALLY interesting and REALLY amusing to watch:
1. The Repiglican party having an infight about kicking out the reich-wing teatards and trying to actually become a normal party again.
2. The new fangled Repiglican party trying to kiss the butts of minorities and women before the next election.
3. What happens to Willard after the Koch brothers and Adelson figure out how much cash they tossed down the drain.
Its a damned good day for America when you show a pack of corporate-whores that they can't lie, cheat and buy their way into the White House.
Congratulations Democrats!
I wonder how Karl Rove can continue to be the genius of GOP strategy when he was the one who helped to create the right wing that the party now can not control. And he got all those folks like the Koch brothers to give them hundres of millions of dollars for a losing campaign. They have a tough task to win back women and Latinos.
I just got the weirdest image in my head-Koch bros, adelson and trump turn into vampires and attack mitt......I'm soooo glad the campaign is over
i will miss the commercials. i have a feeling that tomorrow i'll watch TV and there will be ads for new products i've never even heard of.
"there's hologram computers now??? WTF???"
Romney....
Foreign banks accounts to avoid US taxes. Both in his private wealth and at Bain.
Never mentions veterans during his acceptance speech or during the foreign policy debate.
vs.
Obama...
Ohio manufacturing is growing for the first time in decades.
Obama bringing our troops home in victory, gave the order to take out Bin Laden, and most importantly supports our troops as they come home.
It is clear that President Obama supports Made In America.
Buy American, support Americans, buy from your local small business to ensure your neighborhood succeeds.
Romney....
Foreign banks accounts to avoid US taxes. Both in his private wealth and at Bain.
Never mentions veterans during his acceptance speech or during the foreign policy debate.
vs.
Obama...
Ohio manufacturing is growing for the first time in decades.
Obama bringing our troops home in victory, gave the order to take out Bin Laden, and most importantly supports our troops as they come home.
It is clear that President Obama supports Made In America.
Buy American, support Americans, buy from your local small business to ensure your neighborhood succeeds.
Mitt? Obama? Who will win?!
The answer: Goldman Sacks
It is my ardent desire that in the next election, ALL candidates must be administered truth serum before each speech.
And all candidates would get to the podium, open their mouthes, and promptly hit the floor having a grand mal seizure.
Job1......I almost forgot...my wife's vote negated yours.......try and have a nice day anyway.
Well, my wife's vote puts us one up - and since we live in Ohio it is worth even more!
Romney - I am for or against nothing or anything, with exceptions in the case of gaining your vote.
'I'm Mitt Romney, and I approve this message. For now. Until I change my position (again).'
And my vote puts us up one more!
Every vote counts!
Obama/Biden 2012
I own all the voting booths in Ohio............that puts me up 100,000 votes..........remember that number.....you will hear a lot about it in the morning........its good to be rich....you get to buy all this really neat stuff!
Just finished voting in Ohio. The lines are backed up. Good turnout vote today. Doesn't bode well for Obama based off the comments I'm hearing on the ground.
StoptheMadnessAlready - You're only listening to what you want to hear!
Obama/Biden 2012
yes, there were a few opening their mouth to say they're voting for romney but everyone else was keeping quiet on voting choices...
stopthemadnessalready, did you go around and talk to every single Ohio voter this morning. I mean really, did you talk to millions of them. NO u didnt, so what you saying doesn't make sense but it will tonight when OH goes to Obama.
Madness is wishful thinking....
On this "Decision Day" the American People need to ask the following questions. Where are the Tax Returns of the GOP?RNC "Tax Cheat and Chief" are? How much money did the GOP/RNC "Outsourcer and Chief" rob from the American People in the "Delphi Deal?" Why is the GOP/TeaBegger "Pathologically Lying" in his Jeep and Chrysler Ads? Why is "Romulian Romney" so "Alien" to the Middle Class, the Working Poor, the elderely, and the disabled? Why is the GOP/RNC "Flip-Flopper" not able to mean what his says? Why won't the GOP/RNC "Outsourcer and Chief" not talk about what he is doing in Freeport Illinois? The questions concerning the GOP/RNC "Speculator and Chief" are troubling and just down right scary for America. Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The Party of no has got to go!!
Romney/Ryan by a landslide, 2012. Time for a change.
Ohio-Ohio-Ohio
(in memory of Tim Russert)
Will miss Tim a lot tonight on the political coverage. I think he would have something to say about the voter suppression, too.
I miss his dry erase board. Electronic tablets and touch screens are just not the same...
We have fifty state legislatures that have been called laboratories for new ways of dealing with public policy issues. Here in Oregon, for example, we wanted to increase voter participation in elections while increasing privacy and protecting the integrity of elections. We also wanted to reduce cost of elections and increase convenience. Our answer was to conduct all elections as if everyone had requested an absentee ballot.
Here is a Washington Post op-ed piece written by our then Secretary of State discussing how it works and how issues raised by those who opposed the system have been satisfied: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40032-2004Dec31.html
No long lines, higher turnout (average of 80%), lower costs, and no verified instances of fraud.
Washington State has now adopted the Oregon system and maybe your state should also consider it.
Just glanced at the Fox News main web page. Very easy to see what their arguments will be if they (and there's no point in saying "the Republicans", since Fox News is one and the same) lose tonight. They've got one full section of "media bias" commentaries, and another full section of election fraud stories.
The ironic thing is the one true instance of election fraud so far this year is an Oregon Republican who has been charged with filling in blank spots on ballots for (R) candidates.
Also, even though Sam Wang's modeling at the PEC showed that "Ro-mentum" ended about a week after the first debate, if the (R)s lose, they'll blame Hurricane Sandy for changing the shape of the race. Which would be quite ironic, given that some on that side like to say that God has a hand in certain disasters.
So proud of my President . . . it is going to be a beautiful night for our country and the world.
Obama/Biden 2012
I was hoping you would drop by today Nash!
Place just wouldn't have been the same without you GF!
You, were my inspiration to take the plunge on First Read!
Tonight we put the red kool-aid aside and switch to champagne to sip with our *popcorn*
Feisty:
It has certainly been a long and wonderful journey . . . tonight will be the cherry on top . . . champagne sounds great! :o)
Good to see you posting, Nash.
Feisty---I'm ready for some champagne to toast the re-election of our President.
Thanks to all the liberals who post here with facts and experiences from their states and thanks to Mark & Domenico and the entire crew for making this forum the best place on the web for politics. Hope you are all planning vacations after the election. We know Domenico will be having fun as a new daddy.
Hey there Steeler Fan . . . it is good to be "home" here at First Read . . . I have missed you all!
A Day without Nash is like a day without sunshine. Been to long Nash but good to see you especially today. Keep well.
Awww IR . . . it is good to be seen my friend . . . good to be seen . . . you always know how to make me smile . . . knowing you are holding things down in Virginia gives me peace! :o)
What is this thread? A circle jerk? Come on guys, you may want to wait for the results.
PISS OFF!
It's old friends reminiscing with each other!
Then again, what do you right wing scumbags know about friendship?
Hi ya, Nash! It is a beautiful day in our neighborhood!
you are clearly blind and probably on unemployment like the red fiesty bitch
Hey there newday! I see we still have rodents pooping on porches around here . . . we'll have to get President Obama to deal with that on "Day 1" . . . lol! :o)
Wooo after today NO MORE 44!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OilShark1 - clearly you've begun drinking already! Keep it up - you'll need it!
Obama/Biden 2012
I don't think I really care too much anymore, as long as these two clowns are off my television for a while after today. That being said, I am still marginally hopefull that seeking is left at the end of the night SeekingComfort from an Oblahblah loss.
SeekingSanity is right.... if Obozo is re-elected, we'll all be drinking.... instead of working.... Watched "The Hope and the Change" last night... heart wrenching to hear all those former Obama voters totally disgusted by his lack of honesty... and his pathetic record... there was one excellent quote... "Hope and Change became Bait and Switch"....