Photo Mitt hoped for: He and Christie stand on pile of debris, Christie slips! Mitt steadies him. Hands him can of soup. Gazes at horizon.— Holy GOP (@HolyGOP) November 01, 2012
I can’t see Romney going above 44%. This is the number of people who thought he was doing a fabulous job with the Hurricane Sandy crisis – so they will likely be obtuse enough to vote for him and against themselves. I’m surprised the number is that high, in fact, but it is what it is. These are the McCain-Palin crowd.
TY @PetersInga Ur right. .@SpeakerBoehner DO YOUR JOB & pass the American Jobs Act or just stay home & Nancy will take care of it.— Dudette (@Dudette9t9) November 02, 2012
What is it about Mitt Romney and Italians? The Republican presidential candidate seems to be possessed of a sublime capacity for, well, pissing them off.
He was at it again on Thursday in Roanoke, Virginia, where he was reported by the Italian news agency Ansa as having asked his audience: “If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re thinking of starting up a business, you need to ask yourself: Is America on the same road as Greece? Are we on the path to an economic crisis like that we’re seeing in Europe, in Italy and Spain?”
Italians, who thought they’d just put the worse of the eurozone crisis behind them, are not exactly thrilled at being mentioned in the same breath as the Greeks. The Republican candidate’s remarks were picked up by news websites here and given front-page prominence. La Repubblica ran an aggrieved comment from one of its correspondents in the US:
“The American right needs enemies. Italy, along with Spain and Greece, is the ideal bogeyman … the negative paradigm, the model of all that should not be done in terms of statism and nanny-statery.”
Officials say Clinton will be speaking Saturday, Nov. 3 in Chesapeake and Roanoke. He will then join the president at a campaign event in Bristow, Va. that evening. http://www.wavy.com
For those who might be wondering where the Orange Man is, Willard has his rally in Cincinnati tonight:
“Not surprisingly, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and their wives will be on hand, as will Kid Rock, who’ll apparently provide some entertainment. But take a look at the first six names on the media advisory:
* U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner
* Secretary Condoleezza Rice
* Secretary Elaine Chao
* Governor Bobby Jindal
* Governor Tom Ridge
* Senator Rob Portman”
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – Long lines at polling places have been a familiar sight this week, but two hours in line is nothing compared to how long one Fort Myers, Florida woman chose to wait.
For the first time in her 99 years of life, Rosie Lewis cast a ballot. …
…. Lewis was in her 50s by the time Jim Crow laws were abolished. Her grandson said that helps explain why she waited this long to vote.
“She was already set in her ways, and wasn’t really thinking about politics,” he said.
Now she’s one year away from the century mark and not secretive about the candidate she supports.
“I love Obama,” she said.
“Ms. Rosie should be an inspiration to all of our young people and old people,” Ware said. “You never get too old to exercise your right.”
Sorry, I was trying to place the video here & not sure what happened — that last sentence wasn’t supposed to be there. Anyway, the vid is at thegrio link.
PRIVATE SECTOR JOB GROWTH, FIRST 45 MONTHS IN OFFICE: Obama (+759,000), Bush (-1,168,000) thkpr.gs/RA6fUw— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) November 02, 2012
I love the part where POTUS is talking about trust, about character, about how you know him, you know where he stand, what he believes. He is asking the question, can you say the same thing about Mitt Romney? Can you trust Romney?
I just had an excellent conversation with SSgt Taborn (an Obama supporter) about the unemployment rate, debt and economy.
One of his points is the economy is limping along but Reagan’s recovery (and Bush’s low unemployment) was fueled by debt and we can no longer finance a quick fix. He thinks we put too much emphasis on the UE rate and we should be focusing on the debt. Cutting government spending is necessary but not to the point where it will hurt innovation. We’re basically in a crack withdrawal phase right now but if we can get through tough rehab, we’ll be alright.
4
4 more.
For 44.
2nd
Hahahaha
Priceless!!!!
BWAHAHAHAHAHA.
Top 10, i am on a roll, lol
Mean, but really funny:
reuters ipsos on Nov 1st (pdf )
http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/ipsosstate111012.pdf
37% of registered voters in the poll have cast early ballots, Obama leads among them 53-44. (page 6)
LOL.
I wonder if we could get some good wood outta that nose?
It’s long enough, so yes!!!
I dunno Admiral. I’d be afraid it would warp if it got a bit wet. Wadda ya think?
I can’t see Romney going above 44%. This is the number of people who thought he was doing a fabulous job with the Hurricane Sandy crisis – so they will likely be obtuse enough to vote for him and against themselves. I’m surprised the number is that high, in fact, but it is what it is. These are the McCain-Palin crowd.
oooo, a good one:
NAILED IT.
photo/1
Brilliant Meta!!
Updated FL early votes http://elections.gmu.edu/early_vote_2012.html
Total 41% (up from 36.1% from y’day)
Dem 42.5%
Rep 40.3%
None/Oth 17.2%
Updated IA numbers
Total 43% (up from 36.1% from y’day)
Dem 43.0%
Rep 32.2%
None/Oth 24.8%
We are still holding the lead. Woot, woot.
With that good news, gunnite folks. A very special gunnite to vc.
Nite you, see you in the morning/afternoon/night. I’m dizzy.
Oh my…these Springfield Ohioans are SUPER FIRED UP for PBO!!!
What a reception!!!
Ohio is going BERSERK right now.
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Purple is such a pretty color, isn’t it?!!
Indeed.
[There he goes again! From The Guardian]:
What is it about Mitt Romney and Italians? The Republican presidential candidate seems to be possessed of a sublime capacity for, well, pissing them off.
He was at it again on Thursday in Roanoke, Virginia, where he was reported by the Italian news agency Ansa as having asked his audience: “If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re thinking of starting up a business, you need to ask yourself: Is America on the same road as Greece? Are we on the path to an economic crisis like that we’re seeing in Europe, in Italy and Spain?”
Italians, who thought they’d just put the worse of the eurozone crisis behind them, are not exactly thrilled at being mentioned in the same breath as the Greeks. The Republican candidate’s remarks were picked up by news websites here and given front-page prominence. La Repubblica ran an aggrieved comment from one of its correspondents in the US:
“The American right needs enemies. Italy, along with Spain and Greece, is the ideal bogeyman … the negative paradigm, the model of all that should not be done in terms of statism and nanny-statery.”
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-news-blog/2012/nov/01/mitt-romney-italy-eurozone-bain
I love that the paper made it clear that it’s the American right that is looking for enemies. The spotlight is on the GOP on a number of issues.
Wow, Bill Clinton is making *5* stops in Florida today! I am not mad at the Big Dog!
Hey Dudette! Can’t see this at work, what is it?
Officials say Clinton will be speaking Saturday, Nov. 3 in Chesapeake and Roanoke. He will then join the president at a campaign event in Bristow, Va. that evening. http://www.wavy.com
Goodness, I’ve broken the Twittah. Maxed out on tweets for the hour.
Must be that energy you get from the Enterprise.
For those who might be wondering where the Orange Man is, Willard has his rally in Cincinnati tonight:
“Not surprisingly, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and their wives will be on hand, as will Kid Rock, who’ll apparently provide some entertainment. But take a look at the first six names on the media advisory:
* U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner
* Secretary Condoleezza Rice
* Secretary Elaine Chao
* Governor Bobby Jindal
* Governor Tom Ridge
* Senator Rob Portman”
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/11/02/14884200-familiar-faces-and-the-challenge-of-change?lite
The might as well just name the guest list: Bush Administration Redux, including Brownie!
Sounds like a real snooze fest!
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
I’m like FLOTUS, I love anything Stevie Wonder.
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – Long lines at polling places have been a familiar sight this week, but two hours in line is nothing compared to how long one Fort Myers, Florida woman chose to wait.
For the first time in her 99 years of life, Rosie Lewis cast a ballot. …
…. Lewis was in her 50s by the time Jim Crow laws were abolished. Her grandson said that helps explain why she waited this long to vote.
“She was already set in her ways, and wasn’t really thinking about politics,” he said.
Now she’s one year away from the century mark and not secretive about the candidate she supports.
“I love Obama,” she said.
“Ms. Rosie should be an inspiration to all of our young people and old people,” Ware said. “You never get too old to exercise your right.”
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
http://thegrio.com/2012/11/01/99-year-old-florida-woman-votes-for-the-first-time/#49649283
Sorry, I was trying to place the video here & not sure what happened — that last sentence wasn’t supposed to be there. Anyway, the vid is at thegrio link.
Love this story!
+1 unlikely voter for POTUS.
Outstanding speech! ON FIRE.
Hell Yes!
PBO getting sharper and crisper with each speech today. Love that he is calling out Romney’s Jeep lies.
SPRINGFIELD — President Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at Springfield High School this afternoon.
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/timeline-obama-in-springfield-for-rally-today/nSt35/
I love the part where POTUS is talking about trust, about character, about how you know him, you know where he stand, what he believes. He is asking the question, can you say the same thing about Mitt Romney? Can you trust Romney?
100th day of Rmoney’s administration? I am I having a nightmare?
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/11/02/the-100th-day-of-the-romney-administration/
I just had an excellent conversation with SSgt Taborn (an Obama supporter) about the unemployment rate, debt and economy.
One of his points is the economy is limping along but Reagan’s recovery (and Bush’s low unemployment) was fueled by debt and we can no longer finance a quick fix. He thinks we put too much emphasis on the UE rate and we should be focusing on the debt. Cutting government spending is necessary but not to the point where it will hurt innovation. We’re basically in a crack withdrawal phase right now but if we can get through tough rehab, we’ll be alright.
I believe we got this!