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Obama: Weak economy drove election outcome
Reuters ^ | 11-7-10

Posted on 11/07/2010 5:29:09 PM PST by Justaham

Big election losses suffered by Democrats were "first and foremost" a reflection of the economy's weakness rather than a wholesale rejection of his policies, President Barack Obama said on Sunday .

"The party in power was held responsible for an economy that is still underperforming and where a lot of folks are still hurting," Obama told the CBS program "60 Minutes" in an interview.

In what he has described as a "shellacking," Republicans racked up huge victories in last week's congressional elections, capturing the House of Representatives and increasing their numbers in the Senate.

Pressed on Republican assertions that the vote was a rejection of his agenda, Obama replied: "I think first and foremost, it was a referendum on the economy."

Obama, who flew on Friday to India for the start of a 10-day trip, said at a forum with students in Mumbai he would undertake a "mid-course correction" in his presidency.

Obama and his aides have been discussing strategy and staff changes as he looks toward his own re-election battle in 2012. But the White House has given little indication of how far-reaching the changes will be.

Discussing his decision to move ahead with a major overhaul of the healthcare system at a time when voters saw the economy as the top concern, Obama acknowledged it "probably wasn't great politics" but said he felt it was the right thing to do.

"It proved as costly politically as we expected -- probably actually a little more costly than we expected, politically."

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


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1 posted on 11/07/2010 5:29:11 PM PST by Justaham
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To: Justaham

actually, zero you are the failure.


2 posted on 11/07/2010 5:30:19 PM PST by television is just wrong
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To: Justaham

It was a referendum on his policies that led to the economy tanking.

As usual Obummer misses cause and effect.

And we’re determined all the more to set him straight next year.


3 posted on 11/07/2010 5:31:31 PM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Justaham

The rationalization is clinical.I suggest putting a mental health hold on him.


4 posted on 11/07/2010 5:31:40 PM PST by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Justaham

I’m not surprised. If this tool really believes what’s he spewing, then he’s more tone-deaf than I could hope for.


5 posted on 11/07/2010 5:32:46 PM PST by kromike
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To: Nachum

Ping


6 posted on 11/07/2010 5:32:50 PM PST by Jet Jaguar (*)
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To: Justaham
said like he had nothing to to with it...

the boy isn't smart enough to understand the business model of a lemonade stand

7 posted on 11/07/2010 5:33:24 PM PST by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode

He didn’t get what the election meant.

Which is great. If he does the “Bush’s fault; ZeroCare; not my fault” for the 2012 election, he’s toast.


8 posted on 11/07/2010 5:35:02 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: Justaham

Correct, Zero, The weak OBAMA economy drove election outcome.


9 posted on 11/07/2010 5:36:08 PM PST by hflynn (The One is really The One Affirmative Action President in USA History)
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To: Justaham

Total BS!

FUBO!


10 posted on 11/07/2010 5:36:13 PM PST by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
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To: Justaham

NO REAL QUESTIONS being asked.

1. You promised that passing your healthcare bill would lower costs. (Show clip.) Then you’ve seen now it will increase costs. Were you wrong?

2. You said the stimulus would lower the unemployment rate. You stated specifically there were “shovel ready jobs” awaiting funding. Now, there “are no shovel ready jobs”? Was this just b.s. to get the bill passed?

Zero ran as a moderate (aiding by the LSM which misled the American people about how extreme left he actually is b/c they wanted him in power). He had no defined plan but simply hype.

At least this generation sees what RATs are all about. Hope we won’t have another one elected for another 20-30 years.


11 posted on 11/07/2010 5:38:36 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: Justaham

What a putz. YOU own the economy, BO and you failed! It always has to be someone else’s fault with this, this....not gonna say it.


12 posted on 11/07/2010 5:39:13 PM PST by azishot
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To: Texas Fossil

There’s no burden on Republicans. The next election is already set up.
If Zero doesn’t alter course, he’ll face another election like we just saw.

Pelosi as the minority leader waiting to get her claws on power again. Zero blaming Bush and saying the same b.s.

2012 is gonna be fun!


13 posted on 11/07/2010 5:40:56 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: television is just wrong

I just wrote a new bumper sticker.

“2012 The white house gets a new coat of SHALLACK”

(Can someone remind me how to change my tagline?)


14 posted on 11/07/2010 5:44:26 PM PST by djwright (I know who's my daddy, do you?)
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To: Justaham

“It proved as costly politically as we expected — probably actually a little more costly than we expected, politically.”

and financially


15 posted on 11/07/2010 5:44:49 PM PST by ari-freedom (Ding dong the Pelosi is gone!)
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To: Justaham

NSS!


16 posted on 11/07/2010 5:45:02 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Nuke the corrupt commie bastards to HELL!!)
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To: Justaham
if he hasn't gotten the message yet....

(1) He really is THAT STUPID...!
--and/or--
(2) We need to be LOUDER STILL...

Notwithstanding...
HANDING OUT MANY MORE OF THE DEM PINKSLIPS...

A.S.A.P

A.S.A.P

A.S.A.P

A.S.A.P

**************

unq_joker

**************

Just my humble...

17 posted on 11/07/2010 5:45:28 PM PST by Wings-n-Wind (The main things are the plain things!)
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To: Jet Jaguar; NorwegianViking; ExTexasRedhead; HollyB; FromLori; EricTheRed_VocalMinority; ...

Thanks for the headsup Jet Jaguar...

The list, ping

Let me know if you would like to be on or off the ping list

http://www.nachumlist.com/


18 posted on 11/07/2010 5:45:36 PM PST by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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To: Justaham

That was addressed to Sherlock Obama.


19 posted on 11/07/2010 5:45:57 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Nuke the corrupt commie bastards to HELL!!)
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To: Justaham

Whatever helps you sleep at night pal.


20 posted on 11/07/2010 5:47:13 PM PST by mainepatsfan
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