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>>Tell us how Kerry will bring back any jobs?

This is a ridiculous question. It's a number which can only be discovered in hindsight, not with forsight.

>>Exactly what actions by GWB led to these people losing their jobs?

Failing to ask for Congress to create legislation to stop the practice. It's called a lack of leadership.

>>If the answer is that Kerry has no answer and that it

I'm not saying Kerry is right or will bring them back, what I believe is that people have the perception that he'll do a better job on this issue.

>> wasn't the fault of the POTUS that the jobs went overseas,

Through the lack of ledership, he has guilt in this issue.

>> what factors will influence these people voting against Bush besides job loses? Can you explain how these are former GOP votes that have been lost?

I think for many people, a job loss and long term unemployment overrides other issues. I'm not saying that is a good position to take.

Well, MY perceptions are the opposite of those. I think this president is a leader, first and foremost.

I am not privy to what goes on when he meets w/the Party leadership. I do know that no one is perfect. I don't agree w/all of this administration's accomplishments, but I cannot ignore the accomplishments detailed over and over here on FR.

I have seen posts on this very thread from those who were outsourced multiple times who will not change their vote because of it. I have been self-employed for 40 years, so I cannot speak to that experience. OTOH, all our income comes from the disposable income of other people and our business have been wonderful this past year and so far this year. They were good in 2000 and in 2001, except for the 1st quarter,and then only for the service business, which was due to unexpectedly high heating costs that took away disposable income. 2002 was the worst year for my manufacturing business in 15 years and it rebounded to a banner year in 2003.

Personally, I think people hear the Dem talking points and fall for the trolls on the Net and then internalize that. I simply do not know anyone unemployed because of any domestic policy.