Comments on: Poll shows economic worries similar to 1992 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: IAMWMD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333255 IAMWMD Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333255 After all the lies that were told on me by the Republicans, I'm here to defend my good name or do I have to change it first to get posted????? Obama 08 After all the lies that were told on me by the Republicans, I'm here to defend my good name or do I have to change it first to get posted?????

Obama 08

]]> By: Obama not the one http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333252 Obama not the one Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333252 Obama is not guy we need in the White House. McCain is a true blue Ameriican who will keep us safe here at home. He will be open to how to fix the economy from both sides of the isle. All Obama does is make speeches and walk around looking all smug and cocky. His ego is too much to take anymore. Come on guys, can you imagine 4 to 8 years of him. We will be totally ruined. Obama is not guy we need in the White House. McCain is a true blue Ameriican who will keep us safe here at home. He will be open to how to fix the economy from both sides of the isle. All Obama does is make speeches and walk around looking all smug and cocky. His ego is too much to take anymore. Come on guys, can you imagine 4 to 8 years of him. We will be totally ruined.

]]> By: Doug Roberts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333250 Doug Roberts Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:26:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333250 I would personally rather see Barack Obama in office rather than John McCain but I don't think either one will be able solve the tremendous problems facing the U.S. I think we will see the complete and utter destruction of Empire America and I think it will go with a whimper, not a bang. Its too bad that the rest of the world will be dragged down (somewhat) but in the end, we will be better off. The U.S. has become the most destructive force in modern history. Good riddance!! I would personally rather see Barack Obama in office rather than John McCain but I don't think either one will be able solve the tremendous problems facing the U.S. I think we will see the complete and utter destruction of Empire America and I think it will go with a whimper, not a bang.

Its too bad that the rest of the world will be dragged down (somewhat) but in the end, we will be better off. The U.S. has become the most destructive force in modern history. Good riddance!!

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333248 Jose Card - Independent Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:25:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333248 I would like to hear a debate between Obama and McCain on our economy. Can they debate on one topic each time in any format? I would like to hear a debate between Obama and McCain on our economy. Can they debate on one topic each time in any format?

]]> By: DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333245 DC Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:25:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333245 I don't think anyone that hasn't served in the armed forces should be allowed to to be Commander in Chief. I don't think anyone that hasn't served in the armed forces should be allowed to to be Commander in Chief.

]]> By: BlackAmMan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333240 BlackAmMan Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:24:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333240 Very simple, McCain is the "real" man here. He plans on stopping all of the gov waste and spending what we don't have such as Obambi's plan to send the UN $845 billion of my hard earned money to feed and educate the world. Well let me tell you, I have 3 count them 3 Black American children of my own here in the USA to feed first. They are having a hard time even keeping up with their own grades. We don't even plan college in our household. I work 50 hours a week just to keep them in a home and food on the table. Give me a break, how the heck can I feed Africa? Obambi wants my kids to give their food and school to his Kenyans, I think Obambi should just crawl in a hole somewhere and leave my country alone. Every African I ever meet has a better education than my kids. What are they supposed to do, join gangs and destroy their lives just to feed Obambi's Africa? The American Black population needs to wake up. This dude wants to take what you have and give it all away. McCain is an American for Americans First. THANK YOU JOHN MCCAIN FOR CARING ABOUT US...THE USA CITIZEN !!! PRESIDENT JOHN MCCAIN 2008 !!! Very simple, McCain is the "real" man here. He plans on stopping all of the gov waste and spending what we don't have such as Obambi's plan to send the UN $845 billion of my hard earned money to feed and educate the world. Well let me tell you, I have 3 count them 3 Black American children of my own here in the USA to feed first. They are having a hard time even keeping up with their own grades. We don't even plan college in our household. I work 50 hours a week just to keep them in a home and food on the table. Give me a break, how the heck can I feed Africa? Obambi wants my kids to give their food and school to his Kenyans, I think Obambi should just crawl in a hole somewhere and leave my country alone. Every African I ever meet has a better education than my kids. What are they supposed to do, join gangs and destroy their lives just to feed Obambi's Africa? The American Black population needs to wake up. This dude wants to take what you have and give it all away. McCain is an American for Americans First.

THANK YOU JOHN MCCAIN FOR CARING ABOUT US...THE USA CITIZEN !!!

PRESIDENT JOHN MCCAIN 2008 !!!

]]> By: JB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333238 JB Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:24:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333238 Jessica, I believe the Congress has tried to end the "Enron" loophole that allows oil speculators to continue to drive up prices even when supply and demand have remained unchanged for the past year. McSame voted against this revision and Bush has threatened to veto. Jessica,

I believe the Congress has tried to end the "Enron" loophole that allows oil speculators to continue to drive up prices even when supply and demand have remained unchanged for the past year. McSame voted against this revision and Bush has threatened to veto.

]]> By: C W, Beaverton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333239 C W, Beaverton Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:24:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333239 Dear David in Silver Spring, You've hit the nail on the head, although I refer to it as "tinkle down" economics .... Dear David in Silver Spring,

You've hit the nail on the head, although I refer to it as "tinkle down" economics ....

]]> By: Mike in NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333234 Mike in NYC Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:23:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333234 Pamela wrote: "McCain still doesn't seem to understand that the largest 'excessive spending' issue right now is the war in Iraq!" Personally, I was/am against the war in Iraq, but liberals really do need to expand their range of outrage. Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, .... The war is costing about $100 billion/year, but federal welfare expenditures are around four times that. Sure, much of that is necessary, but much isn't. So let’s try to get beyond the snappy slogans, O.K.? Pamela wrote:

"McCain still doesn't seem to understand that the largest 'excessive spending' issue right now is the war in Iraq!"

Personally, I was/am against the war in Iraq, but liberals really do need to expand their range of outrage. Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, Iraq, ....

The war is costing about $100 billion/year, but federal welfare expenditures are around four times that. Sure, much of that is necessary, but much isn't.

So let’s try to get beyond the snappy slogans, O.K.?

]]> By: Nishikant Sheorey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333231 Nishikant Sheorey Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:23:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333231 "I like McCain's words in the second to last paragraph…. Words like that are very convincing!! i don't know who to vote for!!" Unfortunately, McCain doesn't know what the first step towards accomplishing that would be. He'll decrease government income by cutting taxes and continue to increase our spending by keeping us in Iraq. His talk about balancing the federal budget by cutting pork is nonsense, there isn't... what is it, like $600B in pork that he can cut over 10 years, like he'd need to. Obama actually has a sensible economic plan. And he is the only candidate I've heard even hint at the truth -- that Americans have largely brought this on themselves by spending more money than they have for decades, and favoring those who move money from one column to another on a spreadsheet instead of those who actually produce something that people can use. "I like McCain's words in the second to last paragraph….
Words like that are very convincing!!
i don't know who to vote for!!"

Unfortunately, McCain doesn't know what the first step towards accomplishing that would be. He'll decrease government income by cutting taxes and continue to increase our spending by keeping us in Iraq. His talk about balancing the federal budget by cutting pork is nonsense, there isn't... what is it, like $600B in pork that he can cut over 10 years, like he'd need to. Obama actually has a sensible economic plan. And he is the only candidate I've heard even hint at the truth - that Americans have largely brought this on themselves by spending more money than they have for decades, and favoring those who move money from one column to another on a spreadsheet instead of those who actually produce something that people can use.

]]> By: Be Real, RI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333230 Be Real, RI Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:23:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333230 It is pathetic to see CNN in Obama's back pocket, kissing his feet along the way. Just looking at the headlines of this blog, it's Obama, Obama, Obama, Obama, McCain, Bush. Obviously, who do you think the people at CNN are for? Talk about trying to control an election. It is pathetic to see CNN in Obama's back pocket, kissing his feet along the way. Just looking at the headlines of this blog, it's Obama, Obama, Obama, Obama, McCain, Bush. Obviously, who do you think the people at CNN are for? Talk about trying to control an election.

]]> By: Matthew, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333228 Matthew, Philadelphia, PA Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:22:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333228 Obama is no Bill Clinton. He's more of a Jimmy Carter. His inexperience will prove to be his undoing. He'll fail to get reelected and the Democratic Party will suffer for years to come. Obama is no Bill Clinton. He's more of a Jimmy Carter. His inexperience will prove to be his undoing. He'll fail to get reelected and the Democratic Party will suffer for years to come.

]]> By: Orange County http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333227 Orange County Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:22:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333227 We have a lot of people out here who would rather KEEP the SAME policies than go for CHANGE. Ya'll know who you are the ones with the small BRAINS. We have a lot of people out here who would rather KEEP the SAME policies than go for CHANGE. Ya'll know who you are the ones with the small BRAINS.

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333222 Steve Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:21:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333222 McCain is giving us a lot of blah, blah, blah about his fixes to the economy. Most of his "fixes" are just putting a bandaid on a gaping wound. He has no real plan. He has been in the senate for decades, and his voting record is one that is very clearly pro-wealth, pro-business. The "for the people" attitude he has adopted in the past 15 minutes is NOT ANYTHING like his positions during his tenure as a senator. He is clearly pandering to get votes. His own inability to run a fiscally responsible campaign is a small sample of what his administration would be like. Obama may be new to the game, but he has shown an ability to manage his finances, organize large groups of people, and get things done. McCain has shown an ability to blow a lot of hot air. Hot air won't run a country. My vote goes to Obama (or Hillary, or my dog, if he runs against McCain). McCain is giving us a lot of blah, blah, blah about his fixes to the economy. Most of his "fixes" are just putting a bandaid on a gaping wound. He has no real plan. He has been in the senate for decades, and his voting record is one that is very clearly pro-wealth, pro-business. The "for the people" attitude he has adopted in the past 15 minutes is NOT ANYTHING like his positions during his tenure as a senator. He is clearly pandering to get votes. His own inability to run a fiscally responsible campaign is a small sample of what his administration would be like.

Obama may be new to the game, but he has shown an ability to manage his finances, organize large groups of people, and get things done. McCain has shown an ability to blow a lot of hot air. Hot air won't run a country. My vote goes to Obama (or Hillary, or my dog, if he runs against McCain).

]]> By: Kris from AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333219 Kris from AZ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:21:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333219 In response to Marie. MCcain said we need live within our means. I can repesct that saying ..however MCcain is not going to do that because this war is taking away from our economy. If you think this does not affect it you are so mistakenly wrong. Who is going to pay for this war? Me and you. With MCcain he is just going to make the war bill BIGGER. Our economy is being crippled. Think about it. As for the independant voter. You wish you had a canidate that was worth somthing. That is an insult to compare Obama to Hitler. In response to Marie. MCcain said we need live within our means. I can repesct that saying ..however MCcain is not going to do that because this war is taking away from our economy. If you think this does not affect it you are so mistakenly wrong. Who is going to pay for this war? Me and you. With MCcain he is just going to make the war bill BIGGER. Our economy is being crippled. Think about it.

As for the independant voter. You wish you had a canidate that was worth somthing. That is an insult to compare Obama to Hitler.

]]> By: r sisk, nevada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333218 r sisk, nevada Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333218 Once again, the democrats will take over a get things back on track. Then another loser GOP administration will get in and screw it all up again......A vicious cycle. Once again, the democrats will take over a get things back on track. Then another loser GOP administration will get in and screw it all up again......A vicious cycle.

]]> By: Chuck3011 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333217 Chuck3011 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333217 There is a problem with the premise of this entire article. It ignores Ross Perot. Bill Clinton won in 1992 with less than half of the voters voting for him (Only 43%). Ross Perot picked up 19%, a large portion of which had been Bush supporters. Had Perot not been in the mix the race would have definately been much tighter with Bush possibly winning. This year we do not have any 3rd party candidates with the sway Perot had then and the two main 3rd party candidates we do have (one conservative- Barr, and one liberal- Nader) will probably siphon votes equally. I wouldn't get too comfortable if I were Barack. This will be a very close election and will come down to the line as it did in 2000 and 2004 (and just as it would have in 1992). There is a problem with the premise of this entire article. It ignores Ross Perot. Bill Clinton won in 1992 with less than half of the voters voting for him (Only 43%). Ross Perot picked up 19%, a large portion of which had been Bush supporters. Had Perot not been in the mix the race would have definately been much tighter with Bush possibly winning. This year we do not have any 3rd party candidates with the sway Perot had then and the two main 3rd party candidates we do have (one conservative- Barr, and one liberal- Nader) will probably siphon votes equally. I wouldn't get too comfortable if I were Barack. This will be a very close election and will come down to the line as it did in 2000 and 2004 (and just as it would have in 1992).

]]> By: McLIES! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333215 McLIES! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333215 McLies McShame McWar McGrampa McCan't use a computer McPanderer McBush McLies

McShame

McWar

McGrampa

McCan't use a computer

McPanderer

McBush

]]> By: Laura http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333214 Laura Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:20:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333214 What about the Democrat controlled Congress? Where have they been? We all know that the Congress technically has more power than the President. Why haven't they done something? I mean, two years ago, gas prices were what, a little over $2. Where have they been all this time? __________________________________________________ I agree with Jessica. Bill Clinton was able to work with the Republican Controlled Congress in the 1990's despite his personal problems. I think that putting Obama in the white house with an all democrat congress would not have the necessary urgency that we NEED! I don't agree with McCain on a lot of issues but at least he is talking about said issues and not worrying about whether or not he will fill a stadium with 70,000 vs 20,000 people. Egotism is not what is needed. Humility, strong leadership and solid solutions are what is needed. I was a Hillary supporter who will be looking to McCain for the answers. What about the Democrat controlled Congress? Where have they been? We all know that the Congress technically has more power than the President. Why haven't they done something? I mean, two years ago, gas prices were what, a little over $2. Where have they been all this time?

__________________________________________________
I agree with Jessica. Bill Clinton was able to work with the Republican Controlled Congress in the 1990's despite his personal problems. I think that putting Obama in the white house with an all democrat congress would not have the necessary urgency that we NEED!

I don't agree with McCain on a lot of issues but at least he is talking about said issues and not worrying about whether or not he will fill a stadium with 70,000 vs 20,000 people. Egotism is not what is needed. Humility, strong leadership and solid solutions are what is needed.

I was a Hillary supporter who will be looking to McCain for the answers.

]]> By: Orville http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333213 Orville Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:19:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333213 McCain means more of the same and that, in part, is what got us into our current economic problem...Republicans in Washington are quite obviously afraid of big business, look at the profits the oil companies are earning and the tax cuts that we have given to business. This trickle down theory is BS. No one to date has proven that the theory works. Someone needs to show me SOLID PLAIN SPEAKING PROOF! I no longer will be patient with more rhetoric from the current administration, I no longer want to hear platitudes and more generalities. Statements like, it will work out in due course once we "tighten our belts" just is not good enough. I have faith in people but not with the current policies of the administration....I want to see PROOF!!!...Obama has minimal experience, granted. But I know that he will surround himself with the necessary advisers and strategists that will bring about change...I don't want more of the same nonsense that got us into this mess. ...the war and its required expenses is a major problem. When in US history have we given tax cuts when we are war? Only once and we can thank Mr. Bush for that. McCain wants more of this...I say no way!...I want change and Obama is the best hope we have. McCain means more of the same and that, in part, is what got us into our current economic problem...Republicans in Washington are quite obviously afraid of big business, look at the profits the oil companies are earning and the tax cuts that we have given to business. This trickle down theory is BS. No one to date has proven that the theory works. Someone needs to show me SOLID PLAIN SPEAKING PROOF! I no longer will be patient with more rhetoric from the current administration, I no longer want to hear platitudes and more generalities. Statements like, it will work out in due course once we "tighten our belts" just is not good enough. I have faith in people but not with the current policies of the administration....I want to see PROOF!!!...Obama has minimal experience, granted. But I know that he will surround himself with the necessary advisers and strategists that will bring about change...I don't want more of the same nonsense that got us into this mess. ...the war and its required expenses is a major problem. When in US history have we given tax cuts when we are war? Only once and we can thank Mr. Bush for that. McCain wants more of this...I say no way!...I want change and Obama is the best hope we have.

]]> By: Matt, Manchester, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333212 Matt, Manchester, CT Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:19:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333212 Genius observation. If that logic had held true, we would have had either a President Gore in 2000, riding on the deflating balloon of the Clinton administration at the time. As we saw, a good economy at the time did not give Gore a huge popular vote majority, say 5-8 points as it should have - and it won't spell doom for McCain no matter how much you Obama zombie idiots wish. Genius observation. If that logic had held true, we would have had either a President Gore in 2000, riding on the deflating balloon of the Clinton administration at the time. As we saw, a good economy at the time did not give Gore a huge popular vote majority, say 5-8 points as it should have – and it won't spell doom for McCain no matter how much you Obama zombie idiots wish.

]]> By: Will http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333211 Will Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333211 No more Republicans in any worthwhile office! They are the most vile creatures on the planet. I've worked with many and all they know is to get jobs for their incompetent friends (Michael Brown - FEMA). The rich have gotten more than their share. Anyone who thinks Bloomberg is great doesn't live in New York City. Republicans raise taxes more than anyone! No more Republicans in any worthwhile office! They are the most vile creatures on the planet. I've worked with many and all they know is to get jobs for their incompetent friends (Michael Brown – FEMA). The rich have gotten more than their share. Anyone who thinks Bloomberg is great doesn't live in New York City. Republicans raise taxes more than anyone!

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333210 mike Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333210 How the heck does McCain plan on balancing the budget when he plans to continue to dump billions into Iraq in a hopeless war. If any one should have learned the lesson of Viet Nam you would think it would be an ex POW. I just don't understand the logic of the Republican party wanting to continue this obvious fiasco. How the heck does McCain plan on balancing the budget when he plans to continue to dump billions into Iraq in a hopeless war. If any one should have learned the lesson of Viet Nam you would think it would be an ex POW. I just don't understand the logic of the Republican party wanting to continue this obvious fiasco.

]]> By: VB Lincoln Park NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333209 VB Lincoln Park NJ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333209 I have to chuckle when ever the Repuglicans say that large government doesn't work, then they get into office and prove it!! GOBAMA!!! I have to chuckle when ever the Repuglicans say that large government doesn't work, then they get into office and prove it!!

GOBAMA!!!

]]> By: IAMWMD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333207 IAMWMD Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333207 It's the Republicans and George Dubya's fault for the mess we call an economy, due to the fact that Congress has only recently come under Democratic rule. Congress has been conbtrolled by Carl Rove, George Dubya's cronies and the Republicans for 6.5 of the last 8 years. George Dubya's and the Republicans elitist mentality has all but destroyed our way of living PERIOD. It's been over five years and the Republicans haven't found the so called WMD's yet. I know that the WMD's are were big time Republican lies just like the so called Straight Talk Express is turning out to be. OBAMA 08 It's the Republicans and George Dubya's fault for the mess we call an economy, due to the fact that Congress has only recently come under Democratic rule. Congress has been conbtrolled by Carl Rove, George Dubya's cronies and the Republicans for 6.5 of the last 8 years. George Dubya's and the Republicans elitist mentality has all but destroyed our way of living PERIOD.

It's been over five years and the Republicans haven't found the so called WMD's yet. I know that the WMD's are were big time Republican lies just like the so called Straight Talk Express is turning out to be.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: BUSHED!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333205 BUSHED!!!! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333205 New Yorker ......McCain has an economic plan. Obama's only plan is for his rock concert. McCain 08 Substance over Hype SUBSTANCE .......McWar........SPENDING billions on an UNJUST WAR!!! Obama 08/2012 New Yorker ......McCain has an economic plan. Obama's only plan is for his rock concert.
McCain 08
Substance over Hype
SUBSTANCE .......McWar........SPENDING billions on an UNJUST WAR!!!
Obama 08/2012

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333206 Amy Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333206 Hmmm.... last week I believe polls were showing trouble for Obama and McCain was doing well. Here's a thought - STOP POLLING UNTIL OCTOBER!! Hmmm.... last week I believe polls were showing trouble for Obama and McCain was doing well.

Here's a thought – STOP POLLING UNTIL OCTOBER!!

]]> By: terry,va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333204 terry,va Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:17:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333204 Why should McCain have more responsibility for the economy than Obama? Both were in the senate. Look at their economic policies and voting records and you see that McCain is a Capitalist and Obama is a Socialist or Marxist. Open your wallet for Obama. Why should McCain have more responsibility for the economy than Obama? Both were in the senate. Look at their economic policies and voting records and you see that McCain is a Capitalist and Obama is a Socialist or Marxist. Open your wallet for Obama.

]]> By: bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333201 bill Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:16:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333201 How does McCain think he's going to balance the budget when he wants the war in Iraq to continue? The war in Iraq is one of the major reasons the economy is faltering so badly. How does McCain think he's going to balance the budget when he wants the war in Iraq to continue? The war in Iraq is one of the major reasons the economy is faltering so badly.

]]> By: Rufuss from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333200 Rufuss from Texas Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:16:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333200 Jessica said: "It's funny that people are pointing to Bush for ruining the economy. I mean, these are the same people that say we went to war in Iraq for oil and then turn around and blame him for the sky rocketing oil prices." When will people realize Bush went to war in Iraq solely to INCREASE gas prices. $4/gal = MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!! Destabilize the middle east and Bush's oil buddies in Houston make record profits. Could it be ANY CLEARER??? Why do people have this crazed notion that Bush planned to scoop up Iraq's oil and hand it out for free to Americans? Follow the money! Jessica said: "It's funny that people are pointing to Bush for ruining the economy. I mean, these are the same people that say we went to war in Iraq for oil and then turn around and blame him for the sky rocketing oil prices."

When will people realize Bush went to war in Iraq solely to INCREASE gas prices. $4/gal = MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!

Destabilize the middle east and Bush's oil buddies in Houston make record profits. Could it be ANY CLEARER???

Why do people have this crazed notion that Bush planned to scoop up Iraq's oil and hand it out for free to Americans? Follow the money!

]]> By: Ed, Santa Fe NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333199 Ed, Santa Fe NM Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:16:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333199 except that most GOP supporters are probably quite comfy financially.... GOP never cares about the economy in general... just themselves, corporate USA, and wars except that most GOP supporters are probably quite comfy financially.... GOP never cares about the economy in general... just themselves, corporate USA, and wars

]]> By: psittacines http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333197 psittacines Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:15:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333197 When a president's policy equates to making your greatest export product be bombs and bullets and grenades and such---which you just blow up--then the value of your economy goes down the tubes....no one in his right mind would base a national economy on something that costs billions to create, then is destroyed in a heartbeat....it makes a few corporations rich, but has no lasting value...:( When a president's policy equates to making your greatest export product be bombs and bullets and grenades and such-which you just blow up–then the value of your economy goes down the tubes....no one in his right mind would base a national economy on something that costs billions to create, then is destroyed in a heartbeat....it makes a few corporations rich, but has no lasting value...:(

]]> By: Texas Liberal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333195 Texas Liberal Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:14:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333195 continued ... If McCain is elected, the nation will be in much worse shape in 2012. continued ...
If McCain is elected, the nation will be in much worse shape in 2012.

]]> By: Vig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333194 Vig Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:14:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333194 Clinton left office with a surplus. Clinton never started a war. Clinton knew how to run a country and so does Hillary Clinton. Dump Obama - a wishy-washy know-it-all wannabe. Put Hillary on the November ballot as a write-in candidate. Take back the nomination. Clinton left office with a surplus. Clinton never started a war. Clinton knew how to run a country and so does Hillary Clinton. Dump Obama – a wishy-washy know-it-all wannabe. Put Hillary on the November ballot as a write-in candidate. Take back the nomination.

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333190 Jose Card - Independent Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333190 I do agree that increased trade is good for us when US dollars are cheap. But we have to be careful with how we trade with foreign countries. If we only look at short term profits, we will sell ourselves out before it's too late, and it is getting late. I do agree that increased trade is good for us when US dollars are cheap.
But we have to be careful with how we trade with foreign countries.
If we only look at short term profits, we will sell ourselves out before it's too late, and it is getting late.

]]> By: Spirit of America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333189 Spirit of America Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333189 In 1992 we had a third choice and nearly 20% of the vote went to Ross Perot. There really is no such third choice today due to the viciously repressive election laws making it next to impossible for a third party candidate to be on the ballot in all states, let alone win. Anyone with any sense has long ago realized that the Dems and Reps are merely two wings of the same bird of prey. In 1992 we had a third choice and nearly 20% of the vote went to Ross Perot. There really is no such third choice today due to the viciously repressive election laws making it next to impossible for a third party candidate to be on the ballot in all states, let alone win. Anyone with any sense has long ago realized that the Dems and Reps are merely two wings of the same bird of prey.

]]> By: Ron Ft. Myers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333188 Ron Ft. Myers Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333188 The bottom line is simple, neither candidate will do anything they promise. The first words out of the next President will be,"It is a bigger problem than I thought, it will take another term." Anyone that thinks either candidate has a clue or is going to turn this economy around by taxing the rich, not taxing the poor, giving everyone healthcare,etc., is dreaming. I think that Bush is over the top when it comes to the war. I believe the money we are spending would be a much better investment by taking care of our own, but it is not the President nor Congress that caused all these investors to create the housing and oil problems. The politicians are all cut from the same cloth. Think about this, when the candidates tell you that all Americans should have the same healthcare plan that the politicians are enrolled in, it would also be nice to have the same pension plan; the one where they pay nothing into social security, yet make decisions as to what we taxpayers will receive. They are all hot air! I feel Obama will win, not because everyone is so warm and fuzzy about him, but by default, as people are sick of the economy. The bottom line is simple, neither candidate will do anything they promise. The first words out of the next President will be,"It is a bigger problem than I thought, it will take another term." Anyone that thinks either candidate has a clue or is going to turn this economy around by taxing the rich, not taxing the poor, giving everyone healthcare,etc., is dreaming. I think that Bush is over the top when it comes to the war. I believe the money we are spending would be a much better investment by taking care of our own, but it is not the President nor Congress that caused all these investors to create the housing and oil problems. The politicians are all cut from the same cloth. Think about this, when the candidates tell you that all Americans should have the same healthcare plan that the politicians are enrolled in, it would also be nice to have the same pension plan; the one where they pay nothing into social security, yet make decisions as to what we taxpayers will receive. They are all hot air! I feel Obama will win, not because everyone is so warm and fuzzy about him, but by default, as people are sick of the economy.

]]> By: Rick NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333187 Rick NC Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333187 I knew there was something familiar about the way I was feeling these days. It was the former Bush that made me feel this way and the son appears to be worse than the father. I guess ruining the economy is the Bush gift to the nation. You can't really blame it all on the Bush charisma though, I think it is more a republican gift. I knew there was something familiar about the way I was feeling these days. It was the former Bush that made me feel this way and the son appears to be worse than the father. I guess ruining the economy is the Bush gift to the nation. You can't really blame it all on the Bush charisma though, I think it is more a republican gift.

]]> By: Texas Liberal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333186 Texas Liberal Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333186 Every Republican candidate for president since 1932 has promised to put the country's fiscal house in order. So far, not one of them has made an effort to do it except for Eisenhower, Nixon, and Bush (the good one). Why hasn't McCain had time to mention this issue between 1982 - when he was elected - and now? Why, if he is such a leader, didn't he try to persuade his Republican colleagues that they could try to balance the budget? Why didn't Reagan support a balanced budget like he promised? Why are Americans falling for that same lie that they have heard a thousand times before? As for our economic recession, it is called a "discretionary recession" because our leadership CHOSE to have a recession. It could have been prevented. The national debt did NOT have to be pushed to $10 trillion. The Fed COULD have chosen to regulate banks that were giving housing loans under terms that were guaranteed to fail. The Congress COULD have cooperated with Jimmy Carter when he wanted to start working on the oil problem in the 1970s so we woudn't be having it now. And, we voters COULD have been a lot more intelligent than we have been. The people who led us into this are now offering to lead us out of the "mess" caused by "Washington." Only a fool could vote Republican this year. Obama may not become a great president, but he will at least be a good one. If McCain is Every Republican candidate for president since 1932 has promised to put the country's fiscal house in order. So far, not one of them has made an effort to do it except for Eisenhower, Nixon, and Bush (the good one). Why hasn't McCain had time to mention this issue between 1982 – when he was elected – and now? Why, if he is such a leader, didn't he try to persuade his Republican colleagues that they could try to balance the budget? Why didn't Reagan support a balanced budget like he promised? Why are Americans falling for that same lie that they have heard a thousand times before?

As for our economic recession, it is called a "discretionary recession" because our leadership CHOSE to have a recession. It could have been prevented. The national debt did NOT have to be pushed to $10 trillion. The Fed COULD have chosen to regulate banks that were giving housing loans under terms that were guaranteed to fail. The Congress COULD have cooperated with Jimmy Carter when he wanted to start working on the oil problem in the 1970s so we woudn't be having it now. And, we voters COULD have been a lot more intelligent than we have been.

The people who led us into this are now offering to lead us out of the "mess" caused by "Washington."

Only a fool could vote Republican this year. Obama may not become a great president, but he will at least be a good one. If McCain is

]]> By: New Yorker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333185 New Yorker Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333185 McCain recognizes that the President can only do so much. His proposals sound reasonable and in line with what i have always thought were Executive powers. Obama promises things that are outside Presidential powers. When he says CHANGE, we should HOW and WHY. Obama will not have a congressional rubber stamp- he'll have opposition from Republican and Democrat alike. He should stop promising things that he cannot deliver. McCain 08 Substance over Hype McCain recognizes that the President can only do so much. His proposals sound reasonable and in line with what i have always thought were Executive powers.
Obama promises things that are outside Presidential powers. When he says CHANGE, we should HOW and WHY. Obama will not have a congressional rubber stamp- he'll have opposition from Republican and Democrat alike. He should stop promising things that he cannot deliver.

McCain 08
Substance over Hype

]]> By: YES WE WILL! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333184 YES WE WILL! Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:12:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333184 Obama 2008 + 2012 Substance and Judgement over bad experience and McLies! Obama 2008 + 2012

Substance and Judgement over bad experience and McLies!

]]> By: TecumsehSherman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333180 TecumsehSherman Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:12:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333180 Hey Dave in Illinois, How many dead Americans left till we can declare "victory" in Iraq? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are the territorial boundaries of Iraq as currently constituted the "right" borders? Should Iraq be allowed to fight a civil war as we were allowed to fight ours - free from international military involvement? Do you honestly care about the fate of city-dwelling Muslims in any other country? If not, why are you so concerned with their safety in Baghdad and Mosul? What is your reason for caring? What could the government do from a foreign policy, as opposed to military perspective to help counter the Wahhabist threat? # of 9/11 Hijackers from Iraq: 0 # of 9/11 Hijackers from Saudi Arabia: 15 Based on those numbers, do you feel we are doing enough with Saudi Arabia to stop this threat where it actually begins? Some people's focus on "winning" has no basis in history, and their understanding of the nature of the conflict shows a belief in a "boogeyman" rather than an understanding of the actual causes of world events. BTW, Ron Paul 08! Hey Dave in Illinois,

How many dead Americans left till we can declare "victory" in Iraq?

Here are some questions to ask yourself:

Are the territorial boundaries of Iraq as currently constituted the "right" borders?

Should Iraq be allowed to fight a civil war as we were allowed to fight ours – free from international military involvement?

Do you honestly care about the fate of city-dwelling Muslims in any other country? If not, why are you so concerned with their safety in Baghdad and Mosul? What is your reason for caring?

What could the government do from a foreign policy, as opposed to military perspective to help counter the Wahhabist threat?

# of 9/11 Hijackers from Iraq: 0
# of 9/11 Hijackers from Saudi Arabia: 15

Based on those numbers, do you feel we are doing enough with Saudi Arabia to stop this threat where it actually begins?

Some people's focus on "winning" has no basis in history, and their understanding of the nature of the conflict shows a belief in a "boogeyman" rather than an understanding of the actual causes of world events.

BTW, Ron Paul 08!

]]> By: Naomi, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333177 Naomi, Texas Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333177 McCain does not have any solid provable ideas to fix the economy. He is suggesting an extention of what is already failing and despite what he likes to call experience he seems to lack the actual know how to get things done. He can't manage his campaign... the White House? No thank you! I think basic Economic theories should be emphasized in high school for those who think the Republican economic policy has worked of late or will work with McCain. McCain does not have any solid provable ideas to fix the economy. He is suggesting an extention of what is already failing and despite what he likes to call experience he seems to lack the actual know how to get things done. He can't manage his campaign... the White House? No thank you! I think basic Economic theories should be emphasized in high school for those who think the Republican economic policy has worked of late or will work with McCain.

]]> By: woodburn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333173 woodburn Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333173 There are two types of people, - intelligent, and not intelligent.. The non intelligent blindly voted for Bush, the intelligent will elect Barack Obama There are two types of people, – intelligent, and not intelligent.. The non intelligent blindly voted for Bush, the intelligent will elect Barack Obama

]]> By: Arc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333174 Arc Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333174 To Harry -- Solution please. What is your solution? You cannot simply say 'no more dependency on oil'. Give. A. Solution. Or was that it? Stop buying oil? Just don't buy it any more? Is that what you're saying? To Harry –

Solution please. What is your solution? You cannot simply say 'no more dependency on oil'. Give. A. Solution.

Or was that it? Stop buying oil? Just don't buy it any more? Is that what you're saying?

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333172 Eric Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333172 The truth is John McCain have no clue how to fix the economy. He admitted that he has no idea about the economy. Which is why he spends so much time attacking Obama instead of presenting his idea. If his ideas were worthy, then he would be winning the favorablity statistics. He, like other republican candidates, is a sham. He is too old to be president. The republicans claim that a free market system, and a limited goverment is the key to a strong national economy. Too bad they would not impliment it even if there were all conservatives in the congress. Let us face the facts that the Republican party is a farce party. John McCain needs to stop before he ruins this country along with the rest of the republican party. The truth is John McCain have no clue how to fix the economy. He admitted that he has no idea about the economy. Which is why he spends so much time attacking Obama instead of presenting his idea. If his ideas were worthy, then he would be winning the favorablity statistics. He, like other republican candidates, is a sham.
He is too old to be president.

The republicans claim that a free market system, and a limited goverment is the key to a strong national economy. Too bad they would not impliment it even if there were all conservatives in the congress. Let us face the facts that the Republican party is a farce party. John McCain needs to stop before he ruins this country along with the rest of the republican party.

]]> By: Chris K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333171 Chris K Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:11:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333171 Why can't all you republicans understand that the cost of the war in Iraq would feed every American child, pay for universal health care, and ensure social security is around for centuries? Why don't you face the real issues. The real truth. And stop standing behind a shield of blind right wing patriotism? It's time for America to stand AS ONE and fix it's problems. Obama 2008 Why can't all you republicans understand that the cost of the war in Iraq would feed every American child, pay for universal health care, and ensure social security is around for centuries?

Why don't you face the real issues. The real truth. And stop standing behind a shield of blind right wing patriotism?

It's time for America to stand AS ONE and fix it's problems.

Obama 2008

]]> By: christine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333169 christine Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:10:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333169 this really shows that we should have democrats in the white house, because they are always lifting the economy all the time they take office remember bill clinton time for republicans to live this office, mccain wants to stay in iraq for 100 yrs and i was reading an article that said the iraq government wants a timetable for americans soldiers to get out of iraq that is what obama is saying we need to get out maybe violence will stop i believe it will so lets not stay in iraq for 100yrs, It looks like the media likes to stay in iraq because they are always on obama's case on iraq, they dont even ask mccain about pulling out and focusing on afganistan this is the problem with the media this really shows that we should have democrats in the white house, because they are always lifting the economy all the time they take office remember bill clinton time for republicans to live this office, mccain wants to stay in iraq for 100 yrs and i was reading an article that said the iraq government wants a timetable for americans soldiers to get out of iraq that is what obama is saying we need to get out maybe violence will stop i believe it will so lets not stay in iraq for 100yrs, It looks like the media likes to stay in iraq because they are always on obama's case on iraq, they dont even ask mccain about pulling out and focusing on afganistan this is the problem with the media

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333167 Ken Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:10:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333167 Let's see how many neo-numbnuts vote for McCain and the stale [R] economic mantra, and against their own economic self-interest. They did it the last two presidential elections and they'll do it again. Afterall this [R] adminstration is a proud economic record breaker: no other administration has overseen TWO recessions. All you bush-voters must be so very proud. Let's see how many neo-numbnuts vote for McCain and the stale [R] economic mantra, and against their own economic self-interest. They did it the last two presidential elections and they'll do it again. Afterall this [R] adminstration is a proud economic record breaker: no other administration has overseen TWO recessions. All you bush-voters must be so very proud.

]]> By: Fillibuddy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/07/poll-shows-economic-worries-could-dominate-campaign/#comment-1333164 Fillibuddy Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:09:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8441#comment-1333164 One more time I meant. One more time I meant.

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