Posted on 10/26/2009 11:01:00 AM PDT by pissant
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue says a campaign by the White House and its allies to undermine his $200-million-a-year association has largely failed and actually has helped raise even more money for its pro-business efforts, Politico reported.
Shades of Fox News enjoying higher ratings thanks to efforts by the president to demonize it. An effort by the White House to have advertisers boycott Glenn Beck largely failed.
Donohue told Politico the Chamber will raise $10 million more this year than it did last year, a 5% increase.
Politico noted: Several CEOs have told Politico in recent weeks they have gone from genuinely uncertain about Obamas economic views to authentically concerned. And the outcome of climate change, health care and regulation could turn much of business against the presidents goals.
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we went to a gun show in Mesquite while in Texas this weekend. One exhibitor had a picture of “O” with “Gun salesman of the year” award! He’s helping a lot of folks!
Talk about the Law of Unintended Consequences! I sure hope Obama keeps this anti-business attitude up for the next two years. It will make 2010 and 2012 a little easier for the Republicans, as long as THEY don't screw it up.
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