29 replies to this topic

[sean]

the problem with Obama is his policies!  he has maintained status quo with regard to banking fraud and the un-checked power and influence of the military-industrial-complex.  he is a likeable guy, i like his personality and i voted for him.  if the republicans can't bring forth a sentient, adult candidate, i'll likely vote for Obama again.

i'd love it if Obama told us he wasn't running for '12, and then tee'd off on the corporate lobby whores of congress.... republicans and democrats!


^the whole thing is worth the watch, but forward 4:08 if you just want the meat of it!

[Neo]

cityboi, on 26 October 2011 - 07:02 AM, said:

In terms of permanent campaigner, both parties are guilty of that. That's why we are in the mess we are in today because the focus is on politics rather than solving serious problems in our nation. The mindset is damn the country......as long as our party gets in power thats all that matters.

Yep, and it sucks.

[cityboi]

Rick Perry drunk during a speech? this clip has gone viral on youtube and many are saying Perry had a little too much to drink before the speech or he is on some pain medication that made him very loopy. His staff says he was just talking off the top of his head and didn't have a prepared speech.

Edited by cityboi, 03 November 2011 - 10:13 AM.

[sean]

^saw that recently.  you mean he wasn't drunk?!  that's worse.

[the99]

At this point it seems like republican candidate is a threat to Obama. Don't get me wrong, didn't think change was going to happen over night, voted for Obama in '08, and he did some good. But...c'mon, I don't remember a 99% rally at any other point in time. Banks going all crazy, taxes are going to have to go through the roof, what happened.

Here's a thought, how about...more than a 2 party system. Every other country has like 6 parties. Why don't we try doing something that's not so...restricted. Thoughts?

[cityboi]

I think the occupy wall street movement will be a big factor in helping Obama get re-elected. The majority of them are liberals.

Edited by cityboi, 05 November 2011 - 06:49 PM.

[cityboi]

Despite the tough economy, it appears as though Obama will likely win re-election with a chance for the democrats to take back the house in congress.

There is some polling that suggests the GOP is in trouble for several reasons.

- One, they are reaching too far to the right for moderates in independents.
- Two, most Americans believe the GOP is stalling economic growth for political purposes.
- Three, the GOP has weak candidates that will have a difficult time beating Obama. The latest gaffes and controversies from two of the front runners aren't helping matters for them.

The GOP has never won the White House without winning Ohio and polls done a few days ago show that Obama is leading big in Ohio.

"Obama continues to suffer from poor approval ratings in Ohio with only 41% of voters approving of him to 49% who disapprove. But voters don't seem to consider any of his opponents to be viable alternatives"



polling source
http://www.publicpol...ig-in-ohio.html

Since congress has much lower approval ratings (lowest in U.S. history) than Obama, a number of seats may turn blue.
In addition republicans have been losing seats in local elections across the country, particularly in NC.

Edited by cityboi, 11 November 2011 - 09:18 AM.

[cloudship]

This election is going to be anything but predictable and logical. In many ways this is a contest between two different concepts - elections based on issues versus elections based on popularity. I sometimes find it hard to tell whether I am watching election coverage or Big Brother Washington D.C.

[teshadoh]

I am reluctantly supporting Obama, primarily because the GOP options are too bizarre.  The only candidate though that I am concerned about is Romney, anyone else, except Huntsman, would simply scare off any possible independent vote.

[cityboi]

Hillary Clinton...Obama's ace in the hole? Some are suggesting that one good way of energizing the liberal base is for Obama to dump Joe Biden and add HIllary Clinton to the ticket as his running mate. Politically it may be a smart move because Obama would see a surge in women supporters. This is totally different from what John McCain did. Yes McCain picked Sarah Palin to attract women voters but Palin was not qualified to be VP. Hillary on the other hand is qualified to be president and lets face it, many want to see a Clinton in the White House anyway. Such a move would create a buzz. Add the Occupy Wall Street people with an energized liberal base and the Democrats would have a big victory in 2012. The democrats need to take advantage of the situation because right now the GOP has weak presidential candidates. That fact that GIngrich is leading in the GOP field is very telling that they are in trouble. In addition to making Hillary Clinton VP, it would set her up for a presidential run in 2016. It could be a historic string of elections. The first elected woman president after the first elected African-American president. But Hillary brings something else to the ticket. The Clinton name. We all remember the booming economy under president Bill Clinton. Since Hillary share much of Bill Clinton's  political ideas, many would view it as a third Bill Clinton term should she become president in 2016

http://www.cnn.com/2...html?hpt=hp_bn9

Edited by cityboi, 07 December 2011 - 11:51 AM.