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Unemployment 20% Higher in Democrat Strongholds
wnd.com ^ | May 23, 2009 | Jerome R. Corsi

Posted on 05/24/2009 6:10:35 AM PDT by kellynla

Unemployment in April remained 20 percent higher in states won by Democratic candidate Barack Obama in last fall's presidential election than in states won by Republican candidate John McCain, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics released yesterday.

Nationwide, the unemployment rate went from 8.5 percent in March to 8.9 percent in April.

WND previously reported that if unemployment numbers in the states won by Obama do not begin improving soon, the Democratic Party may face the prospect of 2010 mid-term election losses in both governor races and in Congress.

A national telephone survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports has found significant Democratic Party losses and Republican Party gains over the past year in a generic congressional ballot.

Currently, the GOP and Democratic Party are vying at 40 percent to 39 percent for leadership in the Rasmussen-conducted generic congressional ballot.

Over the past year, Rasmussen has reported that Democratic support has dropped from a high of 50 percent and Republican support has risen from a low of 34 percent.

(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bho44; bluezones; corsi; elections; jobs; layoffs; obama; unemployment
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1 posted on 05/24/2009 6:10:35 AM PDT by kellynla
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To: kellynla

Numerical order for Red and for Blue would make more sense than alphabetical for each, I think.


2 posted on 05/24/2009 6:13:10 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
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To: kellynla

Certaionly the unemployment rate is higher in Obama regions .
Look who voted for him. That should answer any questions you may have.


3 posted on 05/24/2009 6:15:42 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: kellynla

If the stats were switched the msm flunkies would make this front page & headline news for weeks.


4 posted on 05/24/2009 6:18:46 AM PDT by liberty or death
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To: kellynla
There are probably other factors, such as the Blue States offer higher welfare benefits and longer running unemployment benefits (which is one of the reasons some Blue States are going broke). Why would lazy folks in those states rush out to find a job when they could stay home and get generous welfare and unemployment benefits? These folks aren't going to switch to the GOP any time soon.

So some of it is reflective of the economic situation in the state, but that's not the whole picture.

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5 posted on 05/24/2009 6:19:41 AM PDT by randita
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To: kellynla

See it graphically by county:

Job Loss/Gain 2007-2009

http://www.slate.com/id/2216238/

Look at it dynamically, month by month.

This is where the riots in the streets will start. Obozo should worry more about those he duped, than about us Red Necks.


6 posted on 05/24/2009 6:20:34 AM PDT by Texas Fossil
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To: Venturer

In my sons workplace there were Omama fans who believed 100% that once he was elected a check was going to show up in the mail evey week and they could stop working for “these crappy wages”. These lefty’s would be in tears when he had to explain the economic reality of such foolish linking. Most were single moms or young college part timers.


7 posted on 05/24/2009 6:24:08 AM PDT by liberty or death
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To: kellynla
The Black unemployment rate for April was 15% and the Hispanic rate was 11.3%. The reality is that it is probably much higher than the BLS figures show. So how is that hope and change thing going for ya? I hear nary a peep from the black and hispanic caucuses about this. Wonder why?
8 posted on 05/24/2009 6:26:24 AM PDT by kabar
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To: kellynla

Blue States are hit the worst. This surprises anyone?


9 posted on 05/24/2009 6:27:52 AM PDT by Seruzawa (Obamalama lied, the republic died.)
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To: liberty or death
Well, maybe NEXT time they vote for a Democrat, the checks will come. I suspect they'll keep trying.

Of course, if the Republican party just focused on educating the public on principles of personal property and personal liberty and personal responsibility, then maybe some voters would get a clue. But I won't hold my breath.

10 posted on 05/24/2009 6:28:47 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (We are a ruled people, serfs to the Federal Oligarchy -- and the Tree of Liberty thirsts)
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To: kellynla

Crime too! I would guess that most murderers and rapists are registered Dems. (not to excuse anyothers)


11 posted on 05/24/2009 6:31:04 AM PDT by junta (The Left must be divided and conquered one cult at a time.)
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To: kabar

I have started to ask hussein voters: “So how is that hope and change thing you voted for going for you?”

If looks could kill.... and the one finger salutes to go with it.


12 posted on 05/24/2009 6:34:24 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (It took almost 250 years to make the USA great and 30 days for "The Failure" BO to tear it down.)
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To: kabar

Hopey-Changey.


13 posted on 05/24/2009 6:34:50 AM PDT by Lazamataz ("We beat the Soviet Union, then we became them." -- Lazamataz, 2005)
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To: randita

Thank you for posting that picture.

Semper Fi,
Kelly


14 posted on 05/24/2009 6:37:34 AM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: kellynla

Good post. Thanks. The philosophical underpinnings of “you owe me”, “I’m a victim”, “tax the rich” are amped up in ‘rat/socialist/progressive/commie/criminal/plunder-the-producer strongholds.


15 posted on 05/24/2009 6:42:54 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: kellynla

I don’t get it. According to Glen Beck, there is no difference. That’s why we need a 3rd party - an independent candidate could peel off libertarian-leaning and secular/fiscal conservatives from the GOP (and hand Obama a landslide victory!!).

/s


16 posted on 05/24/2009 6:47:25 AM PDT by nhwingut ( Don't Blame Me. I Voted For Palin.)
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To: ClearCase_guy
the Democratic Party may face the prospect of 2010 mid-term election losses

One thing I have learned is that no one ever wakes up in the morning and says "I am an Idiot!". When unemployment hits 30-40% they will start rioting looking for all the evil Republicans who put them in their predicament. They will never admit it was the like-minded losers they voted for.

17 posted on 05/24/2009 6:54:28 AM PDT by gr8eman (Everybody is a rocket scientist...until launch day!)
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To: kellynla

In 1982, the Republicans lost a lot of seats in the house. Traditionally, this has been blamed on higher unemployment. However, I’ve read pretty convincing articles that the real reason was actually 1980 redistricting. In the senate, Republicans didn’t lose any seats in 1982. (An independent seat went Dem, and then in 1983, Republicans won a special election).


18 posted on 05/24/2009 7:04:45 AM PDT by Koblenz (The Dem Platform, condensed: 1. Tax and Spend. 2. Cut and Run. 3. Man on Man)
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To: gr8eman

its sad. thats what all the “past 8 years’ rhetoric is aimed at. hope they don’t decide to change.


19 posted on 05/24/2009 7:13:54 AM PDT by wiggen
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To: gr8eman

One thing I have learned is that no one ever wakes up in the morning and says “I am an Idiot!”.
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Actually I have done that on a number of occasions...but I don’t recall that it ever had anything to do with who I voted for.


20 posted on 05/24/2009 7:17:09 AM PDT by RipSawyer (Change has come to America and all hope is gone.)
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