President Obama speaks to tv show host David Letterman. Letterman makes a joke to Obama saying something to the empty chair next to him. Letterman asked Obama how he felt at the convention. Obama says he felt great about it although people say Michelle is better at speaking then Obama is. Letterman then asks Obama what the clock was at the Republican convention was and Obama says that was the trillion dollar deficit. There was a surplus of money when Clinton was president but because of 2 wars and a recession, the money was lost and money was borrowed from the citizens to pay off the wars and help the economy. The republicans views are to not increase taxes or decrease taxes for anyone while the democrats views are to increase tax on the wealthy a little more. Obama states that regular people do not see the gridlock in Washington but see what is happening to them personally and in their community. He believes that the american people are more thoughtful, decent, and have more common sense than the people in Washington D.C. He wants to focus on things that are good for the american people and not just politics. Letterman asks Obama if he feels responsible for the loss of jobs. Obama states he does feel responsible because he is president but for the past 30 months, there has been an increase of 4.5 million jobs in the US but there is still a long way to go since we lost 9 million jobs in the recession. He plans to give tax breaks to companies in the US and not overseas, create better education systems, expand energy including alternative energy, and reduce the deficit in a sensible way.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Obama on Letterman
9/19/12
President Obama speaks to tv show host David Letterman. Letterman makes a joke to Obama saying something to the empty chair next to him. Letterman asked Obama how he felt at the convention. Obama says he felt great about it although people say Michelle is better at speaking then Obama is. Letterman then asks Obama what the clock was at the Republican convention was and Obama says that was the trillion dollar deficit. There was a surplus of money when Clinton was president but because of 2 wars and a recession, the money was lost and money was borrowed from the citizens to pay off the wars and help the economy. The republicans views are to not increase taxes or decrease taxes for anyone while the democrats views are to increase tax on the wealthy a little more. Obama states that regular people do not see the gridlock in Washington but see what is happening to them personally and in their community. He believes that the american people are more thoughtful, decent, and have more common sense than the people in Washington D.C. He wants to focus on things that are good for the american people and not just politics. Letterman asks Obama if he feels responsible for the loss of jobs. Obama states he does feel responsible because he is president but for the past 30 months, there has been an increase of 4.5 million jobs in the US but there is still a long way to go since we lost 9 million jobs in the recession. He plans to give tax breaks to companies in the US and not overseas, create better education systems, expand energy including alternative energy, and reduce the deficit in a sensible way.
President Obama speaks to tv show host David Letterman. Letterman makes a joke to Obama saying something to the empty chair next to him. Letterman asked Obama how he felt at the convention. Obama says he felt great about it although people say Michelle is better at speaking then Obama is. Letterman then asks Obama what the clock was at the Republican convention was and Obama says that was the trillion dollar deficit. There was a surplus of money when Clinton was president but because of 2 wars and a recession, the money was lost and money was borrowed from the citizens to pay off the wars and help the economy. The republicans views are to not increase taxes or decrease taxes for anyone while the democrats views are to increase tax on the wealthy a little more. Obama states that regular people do not see the gridlock in Washington but see what is happening to them personally and in their community. He believes that the american people are more thoughtful, decent, and have more common sense than the people in Washington D.C. He wants to focus on things that are good for the american people and not just politics. Letterman asks Obama if he feels responsible for the loss of jobs. Obama states he does feel responsible because he is president but for the past 30 months, there has been an increase of 4.5 million jobs in the US but there is still a long way to go since we lost 9 million jobs in the recession. He plans to give tax breaks to companies in the US and not overseas, create better education systems, expand energy including alternative energy, and reduce the deficit in a sensible way.
1st Video: Round Table
9/23/12
This video has George Stephanopoulos with a table of 5 people who are Nicolle Wallace, Melody Barnes, Ann Coulter, Jorge Ramos and Robert Reich. The first thing that was brought up was Romney & the 47%. The republicans defending Romney states that it was just bad wording. The question and place were at the wrong time and how Romney responded was taken as an attack on normal people. In the end, they state that Romney's plan was to help the poor become stronger in finances while Obama's plan was hurting the poor and middle class. The democrats attacked Romney by saying he does not care for the 47% and he does not care for the poor. They state he will increase taxes and displayed a lack of caring for many americans and seniors. The next thing they talk about is the elections and who will win. The republicans state it is hard for Romney to get his word out because of the media presenting him as a bad guy to normal americans. The democrats state that Romney does not talk about the economy as much as he should have. The next thing was immigration. They state that Obama was not able to achieve anything for immigrants and deportations still happened but he supports the green act. Romney does not support the green act and wants more deportations. The republican states that immigrants and gays have no right to make this into a civil rights movement and take away that from African-Americans. She states that "we owe black people something because of years of slavery, immigrants haven't even been in this country". The defense states that most of us are descendants of immigrants except native americans. Making things difficult for immigrants and vetoing the dream act are what Romney is going to do. Another thing was that immigrants make up a large population of the work force for undesirable jobs. They pay taxes and make businesses to hire other people.
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/roundtable-week-politics-17301706
This video has George Stephanopoulos with a table of 5 people who are Nicolle Wallace, Melody Barnes, Ann Coulter, Jorge Ramos and Robert Reich. The first thing that was brought up was Romney & the 47%. The republicans defending Romney states that it was just bad wording. The question and place were at the wrong time and how Romney responded was taken as an attack on normal people. In the end, they state that Romney's plan was to help the poor become stronger in finances while Obama's plan was hurting the poor and middle class. The democrats attacked Romney by saying he does not care for the 47% and he does not care for the poor. They state he will increase taxes and displayed a lack of caring for many americans and seniors. The next thing they talk about is the elections and who will win. The republicans state it is hard for Romney to get his word out because of the media presenting him as a bad guy to normal americans. The democrats state that Romney does not talk about the economy as much as he should have. The next thing was immigration. They state that Obama was not able to achieve anything for immigrants and deportations still happened but he supports the green act. Romney does not support the green act and wants more deportations. The republican states that immigrants and gays have no right to make this into a civil rights movement and take away that from African-Americans. She states that "we owe black people something because of years of slavery, immigrants haven't even been in this country". The defense states that most of us are descendants of immigrants except native americans. Making things difficult for immigrants and vetoing the dream act are what Romney is going to do. Another thing was that immigrants make up a large population of the work force for undesirable jobs. They pay taxes and make businesses to hire other people.
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/roundtable-week-politics-17301706
Stand Your Ground, Florida!
11/5/12 By Jamie Novogrod
At a rally on Monday in Orlando, Michelle Obama speaks to a crowd emotionally. "We are getting this done, your president is not nearly satisfied. Slowly but surely we are pulling out of a hole that we started in." Speaking of the first term as if it were a difficult term. She did not speak of Romney but spoke of health care and finances. Both candidate want to win Florida and spent millions on advertisement in Florida. Michelle Obama then encouraged people to vote and not have anyone tell you otherwise.
This is Obama's wife encouraging people who haven't voted to get out and vote. She does address political items such as health care and finances. Mostly though, it was about voting. People were watching this rally and I believe she won votes for Obama. If more people were to watch this rally, I believe the Democrats could have an advantage in Florida.
At a rally on Monday in Orlando, Michelle Obama speaks to a crowd emotionally. "We are getting this done, your president is not nearly satisfied. Slowly but surely we are pulling out of a hole that we started in." Speaking of the first term as if it were a difficult term. She did not speak of Romney but spoke of health care and finances. Both candidate want to win Florida and spent millions on advertisement in Florida. Michelle Obama then encouraged people to vote and not have anyone tell you otherwise.
This is Obama's wife encouraging people who haven't voted to get out and vote. She does address political items such as health care and finances. Mostly though, it was about voting. People were watching this rally and I believe she won votes for Obama. If more people were to watch this rally, I believe the Democrats could have an advantage in Florida.
Gamer Election?
10/7/12 By Winda Benedetti
As the candidates slug it out in the debates, game developers Epic Games and Chair Entertainment have launched a game called "Vote!! The Game". It depicts Barack Obama and Mitt Romney box it out. The developers hoped to make a game that was entertaining but also help gamers get out and vote. One month later, the game (is available on iOS) has done both and cast who gamers will vote for. You can pick Obama or Romney as a character to fight the other character. Each round you win gives votes to that character. The virtual swing states even align with real world swing states."We're excited to have the ability inspire young voters, and more specifically gamers, to become more involved in the political process." says developer Donald Mustard.
It is basically a game that was made out of fun for the occasion. You have two characters, Obama and Romney, and they box each other. For every round you win, votes go to the character you played as. Is had gotten people, especially gamers, out to vote. In total, the game has made 1,200 people register to vote so the game had an impact on voters. I believe the game still has an impact on people to go out and vote.
As the candidates slug it out in the debates, game developers Epic Games and Chair Entertainment have launched a game called "Vote!! The Game". It depicts Barack Obama and Mitt Romney box it out. The developers hoped to make a game that was entertaining but also help gamers get out and vote. One month later, the game (is available on iOS) has done both and cast who gamers will vote for. You can pick Obama or Romney as a character to fight the other character. Each round you win gives votes to that character. The virtual swing states even align with real world swing states."We're excited to have the ability inspire young voters, and more specifically gamers, to become more involved in the political process." says developer Donald Mustard.
It is basically a game that was made out of fun for the occasion. You have two characters, Obama and Romney, and they box each other. For every round you win, votes go to the character you played as. Is had gotten people, especially gamers, out to vote. In total, the game has made 1,200 people register to vote so the game had an impact on voters. I believe the game still has an impact on people to go out and vote.
Stay Home
11/5/12 By Jeff Greenfield
A plea to those who have not made their decisions yet, stay at home. Candidates have been at this for years. Mudslinging, made speeches that answered/evaded questions, and raised billions to tell of their worth or the others worthlessness. With the click of a button you could learn anything about the candidates. Yet people are still undecided. These people have the reasoning of a baked potato. Men and women have died fighting for the right to vote. So any folks that are still undecided, please stay at home and not vote so that the people who do have a reason to vote can vote.
The author of this article is telling undecided voters to stay home. He believes that those voters do not know anything about the candidates and will just make assumptions upon voting. This could possibly mess with the actual voters who knows what each candidate will do and what they are about. This article has no effect on the elections but can convince undecided voters to stay home.
A plea to those who have not made their decisions yet, stay at home. Candidates have been at this for years. Mudslinging, made speeches that answered/evaded questions, and raised billions to tell of their worth or the others worthlessness. With the click of a button you could learn anything about the candidates. Yet people are still undecided. These people have the reasoning of a baked potato. Men and women have died fighting for the right to vote. So any folks that are still undecided, please stay at home and not vote so that the people who do have a reason to vote can vote.
The author of this article is telling undecided voters to stay home. He believes that those voters do not know anything about the candidates and will just make assumptions upon voting. This could possibly mess with the actual voters who knows what each candidate will do and what they are about. This article has no effect on the elections but can convince undecided voters to stay home.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Middle Class Worse?
11/5/12 By Bernice Napach
A key issue the candidates have talked about was the declining middle class. Many men are not in the work force anymore. The wages of the middle man have fallen by 20% over the last 40 years. The average wages for men and women rose a penny to $23.5 an hour. That caps at a 1.6% increase which doesn't help with the 2% inflation increase. There has been an increase in women earnings and education in the past decade but women are soon following the trend men face. Since 2001, lower wage jobs have increased by 8.6%, high wage jobs by 6.6%, but mid-wage jobs have fallen 7%.
As one can see, jobs have not done well in the past decades. The middle class has suffered the most from this decline in jobs and wages. The percentage of men working has also taken a dive. This really boils down to which candidate can speak of how to create more jobs. With people coming out of college every year looking for a new job, it will be difficult for them since there isn't many opportunities. I believe that this article can change decisions with its statistics on how jobs have faired in the past 40 years. It can swing the votes from either side, it all depends on who the voter believes more in.
A key issue the candidates have talked about was the declining middle class. Many men are not in the work force anymore. The wages of the middle man have fallen by 20% over the last 40 years. The average wages for men and women rose a penny to $23.5 an hour. That caps at a 1.6% increase which doesn't help with the 2% inflation increase. There has been an increase in women earnings and education in the past decade but women are soon following the trend men face. Since 2001, lower wage jobs have increased by 8.6%, high wage jobs by 6.6%, but mid-wage jobs have fallen 7%.
As one can see, jobs have not done well in the past decades. The middle class has suffered the most from this decline in jobs and wages. The percentage of men working has also taken a dive. This really boils down to which candidate can speak of how to create more jobs. With people coming out of college every year looking for a new job, it will be difficult for them since there isn't many opportunities. I believe that this article can change decisions with its statistics on how jobs have faired in the past 40 years. It can swing the votes from either side, it all depends on who the voter believes more in.
Protester Removal Service
11/3/12 By Chris Moody
Just as Obama began his speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, a man seated in the upper row of the stadium stood up and started shouting with a sign that was upside down that said "This Moral Wrong Should Never Be A Constitutional Right". The crowd of 13,500 supporters drowned him out by saying "Four more years!". The incident made the president stop his speech. The protestor was then forcibly escorted out. As soon as Obama started his speech again, another man on the other side of the stadium started shouting and was quickly escorted out."These might have been some Tennessee Titans fans who were mad about the Bears beating them really badly today," Obama joked. This was his second-to-last campaign in Ohio. Joining him was singer Stevie Wonder, who took pot shots at Romney.
This just shows how strongly the supporters of Obama are to him. They stopped the protester from doing what he came to do as well as the other one. Many people support him. They won't stop until he is the next president of the United States. If people were to read this article, I believe they would see how strongly the supporters for Obama actually are. I doubt this article would change anyone's mind since. If it did, that would be amazing.
Just as Obama began his speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, a man seated in the upper row of the stadium stood up and started shouting with a sign that was upside down that said "This Moral Wrong Should Never Be A Constitutional Right". The crowd of 13,500 supporters drowned him out by saying "Four more years!". The incident made the president stop his speech. The protestor was then forcibly escorted out. As soon as Obama started his speech again, another man on the other side of the stadium started shouting and was quickly escorted out."These might have been some Tennessee Titans fans who were mad about the Bears beating them really badly today," Obama joked. This was his second-to-last campaign in Ohio. Joining him was singer Stevie Wonder, who took pot shots at Romney.
This just shows how strongly the supporters of Obama are to him. They stopped the protester from doing what he came to do as well as the other one. Many people support him. They won't stop until he is the next president of the United States. If people were to read this article, I believe they would see how strongly the supporters for Obama actually are. I doubt this article would change anyone's mind since. If it did, that would be amazing.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Big Bird
10/4/12 by The Huffington Post
It was after the first debate of Obama and Romney. Romney mentions cutting PBS funds. The CEO of PBS was outraged to hear that the station has come under attack by polotics. She states that Romney believes PBS involves borrowing money from China to keep it running. PBS runs on private investors and donations from the public. Any money recieved by the government is inly about 445 million dollars whixh is 1/100th of 1% of the US budget.
This article clearly states the facts and lies from Romney. He belives cutting programs like PBS are going to save the economy. Programs like pbs are barely putting a dent on the us budget. Also, they don't need money from China since they get money from the public. It is not in taxes either, it is in donations. I believe that if people were to read this article, they would understand that Romney is just trying to save a buck by getting rid of programs we as the citizens need and that he lies and sticks to his lies even after being proven wrong. We don't need a better liar in office.
It was after the first debate of Obama and Romney. Romney mentions cutting PBS funds. The CEO of PBS was outraged to hear that the station has come under attack by polotics. She states that Romney believes PBS involves borrowing money from China to keep it running. PBS runs on private investors and donations from the public. Any money recieved by the government is inly about 445 million dollars whixh is 1/100th of 1% of the US budget.
This article clearly states the facts and lies from Romney. He belives cutting programs like PBS are going to save the economy. Programs like pbs are barely putting a dent on the us budget. Also, they don't need money from China since they get money from the public. It is not in taxes either, it is in donations. I believe that if people were to read this article, they would understand that Romney is just trying to save a buck by getting rid of programs we as the citizens need and that he lies and sticks to his lies even after being proven wrong. We don't need a better liar in office.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Obama's Tour
10/26/12 By Chris Moody
Cleveland, Ohio was Obama's last stop on his tour through the swing states. His speech was the same as the other speeches he delivered in the other states, just a bit more tired. Towards the end of his speech though, he changes his tone. "Look, Ohio, I know we've been through tough times," Obama said. "Every day I think about everybody out there across the country who's still looking for a job...whose homes may be still under water or at risk of foreclosure. The folks out there who at the end of the month are sitting at the kitchen table trying to figure out, How am I going to make all these bills? Michelle and I understand it, because we know what it's like to have a tough time sometimes." Ohio has a 9% unemployment rate and is slowly recovering from it. He encouraged voters to vote early and even had banners that said in capitol letters "VOTE EARLY". He also talks about "Romnesia" and talks more of women's rights as Romney wants to make abortion illegal even if it involved rape. "I don't think any politician in Washington, most of whom are male, should be making health care decisions for women," Obama said in Tampa, warning that Romney would "turn back the clock 50 years for women."
The author is only stating facts about what Obama said and what his spokes people say. He does not choose a side in the article he wrote. If people were to read this article, I believe it could change the voters mind completely. The reader would see that Obama can relate to regular citizens while Romney cannot and that Obama is fighting to keep women's rights while Romney is trying to take it away using "Religion" as his excuse.
Cleveland, Ohio was Obama's last stop on his tour through the swing states. His speech was the same as the other speeches he delivered in the other states, just a bit more tired. Towards the end of his speech though, he changes his tone. "Look, Ohio, I know we've been through tough times," Obama said. "Every day I think about everybody out there across the country who's still looking for a job...whose homes may be still under water or at risk of foreclosure. The folks out there who at the end of the month are sitting at the kitchen table trying to figure out, How am I going to make all these bills? Michelle and I understand it, because we know what it's like to have a tough time sometimes." Ohio has a 9% unemployment rate and is slowly recovering from it. He encouraged voters to vote early and even had banners that said in capitol letters "VOTE EARLY". He also talks about "Romnesia" and talks more of women's rights as Romney wants to make abortion illegal even if it involved rape. "I don't think any politician in Washington, most of whom are male, should be making health care decisions for women," Obama said in Tampa, warning that Romney would "turn back the clock 50 years for women."
The author is only stating facts about what Obama said and what his spokes people say. He does not choose a side in the article he wrote. If people were to read this article, I believe it could change the voters mind completely. The reader would see that Obama can relate to regular citizens while Romney cannot and that Obama is fighting to keep women's rights while Romney is trying to take it away using "Religion" as his excuse.
Romney "For Change"
10/26/12 By Holly Bailey
The last week of Campaigning for the candidates, Romney casts himself as an agent of "change", taking from Obama's 2008 campaign. He repeatedly points to his record of governor of Massachusetts and his leadership of head of 2002 Olympic games. He insists that Obama did not inherit a troubled economy but did not do enough to help the economy and it then went down the drain. Lis Smith, Obama's campaign spokeswoman, refutes it by saying Romney is using "Dishonest attacks" and giving empty promises. "The only change Romney's offering is to take us back to the same failed policies that crashed our economy in the first place," Smith said. "That's not the change we need, and with every 'major speech,' Mitt Romney just reminds voters that's all he's got to offer."
The author seems to back Obama in this article. She states that he repeats points on his record of being a governor and head of the 2002 Olympic games. She even called Romney's speeches a "stump speech" saying he does not explain any of his plans and only mentions them. I do not think this article would change people's minds on who they would vote for since this article has more of the author's points of views instead of just information.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/closing-argument-romney-sounds-change-theme-185923371--election.html
The last week of Campaigning for the candidates, Romney casts himself as an agent of "change", taking from Obama's 2008 campaign. He repeatedly points to his record of governor of Massachusetts and his leadership of head of 2002 Olympic games. He insists that Obama did not inherit a troubled economy but did not do enough to help the economy and it then went down the drain. Lis Smith, Obama's campaign spokeswoman, refutes it by saying Romney is using "Dishonest attacks" and giving empty promises. "The only change Romney's offering is to take us back to the same failed policies that crashed our economy in the first place," Smith said. "That's not the change we need, and with every 'major speech,' Mitt Romney just reminds voters that's all he's got to offer."
The author seems to back Obama in this article. She states that he repeats points on his record of being a governor and head of the 2002 Olympic games. She even called Romney's speeches a "stump speech" saying he does not explain any of his plans and only mentions them. I do not think this article would change people's minds on who they would vote for since this article has more of the author's points of views instead of just information.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/closing-argument-romney-sounds-change-theme-185923371--election.html
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Defecting Voters
10/20/12 By Gabriel Debenedetti
Some McCain voters of 2008 have chosen to vote for Obama in the 2012 elections. Most of which are older white males. They believe that Obama "has done a good job with what he was left with, and I truly believe that allowing Mitt Romney in there is going to make the world a whole lot worse than it is now."a voter named Waltrip stated. Others believe more in character as William Holliday states "Right now if I had to choose it would be Obama, because he's more personable," said William Holliday, a 58-year-old retiree from Convis Township, Michigan. "Romney has changed his position so many damn times, you don't know what he thinks at all. But they're both liars." These voters seemed to pick the candidate that could relate with them more.
The author leans toward Obama more since he states what some older citizens think about the candidates. If people were to read about what some other people think their own honest opinion about the election, it may make them think it over as to who they want to win the election and run the US. People should think about who they really want and think what both candidates can actually give to the US if they were president.
Some McCain voters of 2008 have chosen to vote for Obama in the 2012 elections. Most of which are older white males. They believe that Obama "has done a good job with what he was left with, and I truly believe that allowing Mitt Romney in there is going to make the world a whole lot worse than it is now."a voter named Waltrip stated. Others believe more in character as William Holliday states "Right now if I had to choose it would be Obama, because he's more personable," said William Holliday, a 58-year-old retiree from Convis Township, Michigan. "Romney has changed his position so many damn times, you don't know what he thinks at all. But they're both liars." These voters seemed to pick the candidate that could relate with them more.
The author leans toward Obama more since he states what some older citizens think about the candidates. If people were to read about what some other people think their own honest opinion about the election, it may make them think it over as to who they want to win the election and run the US. People should think about who they really want and think what both candidates can actually give to the US if they were president.
Gas Prices
10/19/12 By Rick Newman
Gas prices have been slowly falling this fall. This could give Obama a lead in the polls of swing states. The prices of gas in some swing states have fallen about 10 cents as the average gas price in the US is $3.72. Gas prices has an effect on consumers.Another thing that is helping Obama in some swing states is the falling unemployment rates in those swing states. If Obama can hold Ohio, he only needs a few more swing states to win the election. If Romney can win Ohio, he needs to show a better standing for the swing states to win the white house.
The author doesn't seem to pick a candidate but leans more toward Obama. The lowering gas prices and unemployment rates may lead Obama in the polls. If people read this article, they would see that what Obama has been doing for the past 4 years has NOW taken affect and is slowly leading the US down to higher employment rates and lower gas prices.
Gas prices have been slowly falling this fall. This could give Obama a lead in the polls of swing states. The prices of gas in some swing states have fallen about 10 cents as the average gas price in the US is $3.72. Gas prices has an effect on consumers.Another thing that is helping Obama in some swing states is the falling unemployment rates in those swing states. If Obama can hold Ohio, he only needs a few more swing states to win the election. If Romney can win Ohio, he needs to show a better standing for the swing states to win the white house.
The author doesn't seem to pick a candidate but leans more toward Obama. The lowering gas prices and unemployment rates may lead Obama in the polls. If people read this article, they would see that what Obama has been doing for the past 4 years has NOW taken affect and is slowly leading the US down to higher employment rates and lower gas prices.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Joe "The Joker" Biden
10/12/12 By Liz Marlantes
Joe Biden smiled a lot during the debate against Paul Ryan. It seems he may have had a deeper meaning to his madness than meets the eye. It was not only to re-energize dispirited liberals, but also to set the stage for Obama's next debate. Biden was aggressive and taking his actions over the top, he may have gave Obama a little more room to emote. This could be the chance Obama needs to procure his seat in the office. Biden gave Obama a road map to attack Romney-Ryan (abortion, tax, foreign policy). Biden took one for the team and hopefully Obama follows up on it.
The reason why Biden acted like he did was to give Obama more room to become aggressive against Romney in the next debate. Biden gave Obama a chance to redeem himself in the next debate but also made himself look like a rude bastard. If Obama can follow up on what Biden has left him with, Obama can maybe win some votes from undecided voters and gain ground over Romney-Ryan.
Joe Biden smiled a lot during the debate against Paul Ryan. It seems he may have had a deeper meaning to his madness than meets the eye. It was not only to re-energize dispirited liberals, but also to set the stage for Obama's next debate. Biden was aggressive and taking his actions over the top, he may have gave Obama a little more room to emote. This could be the chance Obama needs to procure his seat in the office. Biden gave Obama a road map to attack Romney-Ryan (abortion, tax, foreign policy). Biden took one for the team and hopefully Obama follows up on it.
The reason why Biden acted like he did was to give Obama more room to become aggressive against Romney in the next debate. Biden gave Obama a chance to redeem himself in the next debate but also made himself look like a rude bastard. If Obama can follow up on what Biden has left him with, Obama can maybe win some votes from undecided voters and gain ground over Romney-Ryan.
Winner of the V.P Debate?
10/12/12 By David Rothschild
Both campaigns declared victory after Thursday nights VP debate. Immediate polls on CBS, NBC, and Xbox Live report that a majority of undecided voters thought Joe Biden won the debate against Republican VP Paul Ryan. Everyday that goes in which Mitt Romney does not gain ground is a net gain for Democrates. Romney succeeded in doing this with his first debate against Obama. It was Joe Biden's debate that redirected many of the voters who were going to vote for Romney change their vote.
I believe that knowing how the debate goes can lead to a large shift in voter's choice. It can change about 5% of the voters minds which can effect a close campaign. Most of the time, the debates do nothing to drastically change where the votes are heading, but in this case, Obama and Romney are closely matched in votes and the debates can lose or receive votes.
Both campaigns declared victory after Thursday nights VP debate. Immediate polls on CBS, NBC, and Xbox Live report that a majority of undecided voters thought Joe Biden won the debate against Republican VP Paul Ryan. Everyday that goes in which Mitt Romney does not gain ground is a net gain for Democrates. Romney succeeded in doing this with his first debate against Obama. It was Joe Biden's debate that redirected many of the voters who were going to vote for Romney change their vote.
I believe that knowing how the debate goes can lead to a large shift in voter's choice. It can change about 5% of the voters minds which can effect a close campaign. Most of the time, the debates do nothing to drastically change where the votes are heading, but in this case, Obama and Romney are closely matched in votes and the debates can lose or receive votes.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Debate
9/28/12 By John Whitesides
Obama and Romney are gearing up for the presidential debate marked for October 3rd. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Obama can get off topic and just keep going when he speaks about something. He can also gaffe at times where it should not come out. Romney can lose his cool and say things that he shouldn't and he also has a gaffe problem. He constantly reminds people of his wealth and the secretly recorded tape of the "47%". Obama can keep his cool while Romney is aggressive. Obama needs to be unpredictable and throw Romney off his script while Romney needs to be aggressive and get under Obama's skin.
Both Obama and Romney are getting ready for the debate. Each have their strengths and weaknesses. This debate can make or break anyone of their presidential runs. The author hits cords on both Obama and Romney, he is basically neutral but he tended to talk about Romney's weaknesses more than Obama's weaknesses.
Obama and Romney are gearing up for the presidential debate marked for October 3rd. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Obama can get off topic and just keep going when he speaks about something. He can also gaffe at times where it should not come out. Romney can lose his cool and say things that he shouldn't and he also has a gaffe problem. He constantly reminds people of his wealth and the secretly recorded tape of the "47%". Obama can keep his cool while Romney is aggressive. Obama needs to be unpredictable and throw Romney off his script while Romney needs to be aggressive and get under Obama's skin.
Both Obama and Romney are getting ready for the debate. Each have their strengths and weaknesses. This debate can make or break anyone of their presidential runs. The author hits cords on both Obama and Romney, he is basically neutral but he tended to talk about Romney's weaknesses more than Obama's weaknesses.
The Block
9/28/12 By Rachelle Younglai
President Obama, on Friday, blocked a privately owned chinese wind turbine company from building a turbine close to a US air base."There is credible evidence that leads me to believe" that Ralls Corp, Sany Group and the two Sany Group executives who own Ralls "might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States," Obama said in issuing his decision. The company is called Ralls Corps and they filed a lawsuit against the block that president Obama issued. The president rarely calls blocks upon companies from other countries. The only other time was in 1990 where George Bush stopped a chinese aero-company from acquiring a US manufacturing company.
Obama is showing what he needs to do with foreign companies as he should be doing. He is regulating what foreign companies can do and is showing that he can do it to the public. Mitt Romney stated that he is too soft on China. The article shows that Obama can bring the hammer down on foreign companies when he needs to. The author is neutral in the article.
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President Obama, on Friday, blocked a privately owned chinese wind turbine company from building a turbine close to a US air base."There is credible evidence that leads me to believe" that Ralls Corp, Sany Group and the two Sany Group executives who own Ralls "might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States," Obama said in issuing his decision. The company is called Ralls Corps and they filed a lawsuit against the block that president Obama issued. The president rarely calls blocks upon companies from other countries. The only other time was in 1990 where George Bush stopped a chinese aero-company from acquiring a US manufacturing company.
Obama is showing what he needs to do with foreign companies as he should be doing. He is regulating what foreign companies can do and is showing that he can do it to the public. Mitt Romney stated that he is too soft on China. The article shows that Obama can bring the hammer down on foreign companies when he needs to. The author is neutral in the article.
http://news.yahoo.com/obama-blocks-chinese-wind-farm-due-national-security-183008159--finance.html;_ylt=AthgC7zrIrQ53cS9Jve3zytsnwcF;_ylu=X3oDMTQxYXJsOWs0BG1pdANUaWNrZXQgTW9zYWljBHBrZwM2N2Y1MzZmNy01ZGZiLTNkZWYtOGRlYS1lOWM3ZWE1MGI1MzIEcG9zAzIEc2VjA01lZGlhTW9zYWljTGlzdExQQ0EEdmVyA2M0ODFlYTEwLTA5YzItMTFlMi1iNWYzLTUyMzdjNThmOTJmMA--;_ylg=X3oDMTI0YXYyNGh0BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANwb2xpdGljc3xlbGVjdGlvbnMyMDEyBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Real Problem
9/20/12 By Devin Dwyer and Emily Friedman.
Obama said "The most important lesson I've learned is that you can't change Washington from the inside. You can only change it from the outside." He is saying that he cannot change the politics in Washington but the "outside", or the people, can change Washington. He says if he is elected in a second term, he would maintain "a much more constant conversation with the American people" to spur support from congress. Romney then went on an offensive saying that Obama could not change Washington from the inside and won't be able to change it later. "His slogan was 'Yes, we can.' His slogan now is, 'No, I can't,'" said Romney. Romney then goes and says that he can change Washington from the inside and the time for a new president is now. Obama has been saying that "Change" can be gained by pressure from ordinary citizens. Obama states "As citizens, we understand that America is not about what can be done for us. It's about what can be done by us, together, through the hard and frustrating but necessary work of self-government," rallying the people to stand and fight the government for their rights.
The point of taking stand and getting what you want from the government is whats at stake (freedom of speech).
The authors stay in between but lean a bit more on Obama it seems with the last paragraph of the article that says people need to band together to get what they want. If people were to read this article, they would maybe change their mind on who to vote for. It could be Romney saying he could change Washington from the inside or it could be Obama who states that he needs to work with the people so the people can get what they want.
Obama said "The most important lesson I've learned is that you can't change Washington from the inside. You can only change it from the outside." He is saying that he cannot change the politics in Washington but the "outside", or the people, can change Washington. He says if he is elected in a second term, he would maintain "a much more constant conversation with the American people" to spur support from congress. Romney then went on an offensive saying that Obama could not change Washington from the inside and won't be able to change it later. "His slogan was 'Yes, we can.' His slogan now is, 'No, I can't,'" said Romney. Romney then goes and says that he can change Washington from the inside and the time for a new president is now. Obama has been saying that "Change" can be gained by pressure from ordinary citizens. Obama states "As citizens, we understand that America is not about what can be done for us. It's about what can be done by us, together, through the hard and frustrating but necessary work of self-government," rallying the people to stand and fight the government for their rights.
The point of taking stand and getting what you want from the government is whats at stake (freedom of speech).
The authors stay in between but lean a bit more on Obama it seems with the last paragraph of the article that says people need to band together to get what they want. If people were to read this article, they would maybe change their mind on who to vote for. It could be Romney saying he could change Washington from the inside or it could be Obama who states that he needs to work with the people so the people can get what they want.
More Than 1, Longer Than 4
9/22/12 by David Jackson, USA Today.
Obama addresses 18 thousand people at Milwaukee about fixing the economy. He states that it takes more than one term to fix the economy and goes back to his first term promise of 1 million new jobs. Obama said that this election could break his frustration that he has had with Washington. "We've got what it takes to succeed," Obama said, "but what's preventing us from realizing that potential is the politics in Washington. Part of what this election is about is giving people the voice to break that deadlock. It may be harder, but it leads to the better place." Obama says that Romney's plan is to give tax breaks to the Wealthy and give budget cuts to the middle class. Obama's ideas are to raise taxes on the wealthy and maintain government spending on education and energy.
Obama wants to keep his promise and add more jobs, he states that the politics in Washington are holding some of his policies back, and he wants to strengthen the middle class while having the wealthy pay a bit more in taxes.
The author did not take a position and decided to stay in between. This article could impact on what people think of Obama. They say he could not keep his promise in his first term and now deem him "not trustworthy". They expected too much, but then again, Obama did promise too much and bit off more than he could chew. This article may bring back the hope that some people lost in Obama.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/09/22/obama-speaks-in-wisconson/70000920/1#.UF_PP6NaA_8
Obama addresses 18 thousand people at Milwaukee about fixing the economy. He states that it takes more than one term to fix the economy and goes back to his first term promise of 1 million new jobs. Obama said that this election could break his frustration that he has had with Washington. "We've got what it takes to succeed," Obama said, "but what's preventing us from realizing that potential is the politics in Washington. Part of what this election is about is giving people the voice to break that deadlock. It may be harder, but it leads to the better place." Obama says that Romney's plan is to give tax breaks to the Wealthy and give budget cuts to the middle class. Obama's ideas are to raise taxes on the wealthy and maintain government spending on education and energy.
Obama wants to keep his promise and add more jobs, he states that the politics in Washington are holding some of his policies back, and he wants to strengthen the middle class while having the wealthy pay a bit more in taxes.
The author did not take a position and decided to stay in between. This article could impact on what people think of Obama. They say he could not keep his promise in his first term and now deem him "not trustworthy". They expected too much, but then again, Obama did promise too much and bit off more than he could chew. This article may bring back the hope that some people lost in Obama.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/09/22/obama-speaks-in-wisconson/70000920/1#.UF_PP6NaA_8
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