XML Feeds
Tags: republicans
Republicans Up By 10 In Generic Ballot
By Carole on Aug 31, 2010 | Comment »
The electoral tidal wave heading for Democrats in November is growing more powerful by the day. The latest bad news for Team Obama/Reid/Pelosi comes from Gallup in the form of its weekly generic ballot. Among registered voters, Republicans lead Democrats by 10 points (51% - 41%); the largest margin in Gallup's history of tracking the midterm generic ballot for Congress. (source) But Election Day could end even worse than that for Democratic candidates.
Why The Partisan Disconnect?
By Carole on Aug 2, 2010 | Comment »
A new poll shows that 46% of Americans believe Democrats "care more about the needs of people like you" while just 39% say Republicans care more. But when asked which party can better help the people on specific issues as opposed to the general "who cares more" question, Republicans win hands down. So why the disconnect? Why are so many Americans clinging to a failed and destructive ideology when they themselves believe it's not working in their lives?
The Congressional All-Star Game Begins
By Carole on Jul 11, 2010 | Comment »
Major League Baseball's All Star break starts after today's games have been decided. For the next few days, those players voted in by the fans or chosen by the big bosses will put on a display of their skills in a relatively meaningless endeavor. Coincidentally this week also marks the beginning of the time Congress is in session between their July 4 recess and their extended August recess. Think of it as the All Star Game for our government.
Obama Continues To Bluster And Blame
By Carole on Jun 2, 2010 | Comment »
President Barack Obama is once again loading up the teleprompter and hitting the road. Today he's traveling to Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University to try to convince anyone who will listen that his administration has made progress with regard to the nation's economy and that the sad state of the nation's economy is all the Republicans' fault.
Obama Is Hitting The Campaign Trail Again
By Carole on Apr 18, 2010 | Comment »
Expect more friendly crowds cheering whatever he says. Expect more long winded "answers" that don't come close to addressing the actual questions asked by everyday Americans. Expect complete avoidance of any tough questioning from the press. President Barack Obama is going back on the road to pitch another one of his "remake America" policies.
