Fairness. Surely, the world is a fair place right? I beg to differ. No matter where you go, there will always be inequity. However, there are some that are attempting to maintain that equity. Mr. Barack Obama is one of those few individuals. In his address, Obama discussed several topics that he thought needed change. Five of them are income, education, job reform, energy sources, and the environment.
Income- applying new rules to Wall St. to make sure a
crisis never happens again; reduce the deficit by 2 trillion dollars. 2005, the housing market was wrecked.
Education-teachers, stopping tuition for college; higher
education can’t be a luxury – it’s an economic imperative that every family in
America should be able to afford. High school students required to attend
school until they graduate.
Job Reform- innovators, no regulation for entrepreneurs,
new jobs opened by opening own developmental sources, reducing/eliminating outsourcing jobs
Energy Sources- Natural gas in the U.S. that could run the country for 100 years. Opening 75% of offshore oil and gas resources, Navy bought enough energy that could power a
quarter of American homes for a year. 100 billion dollars worth of taxes lowered
for businesses that invest in alternative forms of energy or being
Environment- safer, healthier regulations (ex: making trucks
and cars safer for social and environmental)
I believe that if Obama can ensure everything that he's listed, he has a good chance of being re-elected. As interesting as the Address was, I love how they have to clap every two sentences. I know that we have to be respectful of the president, but to clap at every little thing is a bit much in my opinion. I also think that this was a good way for Obama to jump start the notion of "re-elect me". He brushed over it enough and backed it up solidly with things he would do to make the nation better. He was also trying to appeal to both sides and I think that people would be fools to not support Obama because he is attempting to equal out both sides. Will this affect the election? You decide
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Gingrich: Establishment "right to be worried" about Gingrich nomination
Source: Reuters
Date: 22 January, 2012
Gingrich’s victory at the South Carolina primary was a surprise because many thought that Romney had it in the bag. This has added in some “volatility” to the race as Gingrich attacks Romney’s past work ethics and Romney attacks Gingrich’s past marriages. Personally, I see this as too much negativity. In the end, are the Republicans not meant to go against Obama and the Democrats? As of right now, they’re at each other’s throats. Yes, there is meant to be competition to find out who is the best man for the job, but does that not rob away the unity and any chance of beating the Obama machine? If there is a split party, there will be a split vote, and in the end they’ll in the crapper when the general election comes. I believe each man should work towards his own strengths and get over the petty weaknesses as they strap down for Florida. I still think Romney has a better chance than Gingrich, but only time can tell. Who do you want to see win?
Date: 22 January, 2012
Gingrich’s victory at the South Carolina primary was a surprise because many thought that Romney had it in the bag. This has added in some “volatility” to the race as Gingrich attacks Romney’s past work ethics and Romney attacks Gingrich’s past marriages. Personally, I see this as too much negativity. In the end, are the Republicans not meant to go against Obama and the Democrats? As of right now, they’re at each other’s throats. Yes, there is meant to be competition to find out who is the best man for the job, but does that not rob away the unity and any chance of beating the Obama machine? If there is a split party, there will be a split vote, and in the end they’ll in the crapper when the general election comes. I believe each man should work towards his own strengths and get over the petty weaknesses as they strap down for Florida. I still think Romney has a better chance than Gingrich, but only time can tell. Who do you want to see win?
Republican Rivals Clash At Raucous Debate
Source: Reuters
Date: 20 January, 2012
In this segment of a debate between the candidates, we focus on two topics. One being the recent claim of Gingrich's wife saying that he's having an affair, during the campaign. Gingrich claimed to be appalled for them to start the debate on such topic. He then later claims it completely false and is not true. The other major topic at hand was tax returns. A reporter asks the candidates "When exactly will you release your tax returns?" Gingrich answers seriously "a hour ago." The crowd rose up and applauded, as Santorum follows up saying that he had a bad time writing the check out and guarantees he paid a higher percentage than Romney. Romney is basically left speechless when asked directly by the reporter. Saying that he'll release it in April when it comes out, which is a bs excuse because by then he'll manage to scoop up a few more primaries and it wouldn't even matter.
Personally I feel as though both Santorum and Gingrich is now going to snatch the lead away from Romney despite what others have said. Yahoo news is now claiming the win in South Carolina for Gingrich probably wouldn't even matter, which says a lot about how the authors at Yahoo news feels. But besides that, the audience seemed to really enjoy Santorum and Gingrich's response. Will these tax returns really affect anything? Or is it just idle chit chat? You decide.
http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/01/20/republican-rivals-clash-at-raucous-debat?videoId=228845877&videoChannel=1003
Date: 20 January, 2012
In this segment of a debate between the candidates, we focus on two topics. One being the recent claim of Gingrich's wife saying that he's having an affair, during the campaign. Gingrich claimed to be appalled for them to start the debate on such topic. He then later claims it completely false and is not true. The other major topic at hand was tax returns. A reporter asks the candidates "When exactly will you release your tax returns?" Gingrich answers seriously "a hour ago." The crowd rose up and applauded, as Santorum follows up saying that he had a bad time writing the check out and guarantees he paid a higher percentage than Romney. Romney is basically left speechless when asked directly by the reporter. Saying that he'll release it in April when it comes out, which is a bs excuse because by then he'll manage to scoop up a few more primaries and it wouldn't even matter.
Personally I feel as though both Santorum and Gingrich is now going to snatch the lead away from Romney despite what others have said. Yahoo news is now claiming the win in South Carolina for Gingrich probably wouldn't even matter, which says a lot about how the authors at Yahoo news feels. But besides that, the audience seemed to really enjoy Santorum and Gingrich's response. Will these tax returns really affect anything? Or is it just idle chit chat? You decide.
http://www.reuters.com/video/2012/01/20/republican-rivals-clash-at-raucous-debat?videoId=228845877&videoChannel=1003
Perry Supports Gingrich, Gingrich's Marriage, and Colbert for President?
Author: Jon Stewart
Source: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Date: 19 January, 2012
Source: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Date: 19 January, 2012
Jon Stewart as always is a comical man and really, the only
reason why politics is interesting to me. In his show, he discussed through the
public policy polling, which was hosted by NBC, Obama has 41% support, Romney
behind him at 39% and jokingly, Colbert at 13%...after a week! Perry has
dropped out of the race and has endorsed Gingrich as a way to, you guessed it,
take down Romney. Gingrich is bashed on because of his marriages, where he
seems to be carcinogenic when it comes to wives.
Jon Stewart
isn’t biased; he makes fun of anyone in politics equally. I seriously think he
brings to light the good and bad of each person or issue that may arise. I
personally love how many of the former candidates are scrambling to bring down
Romney by endorsing someone a bit more conservative. As for Gingrich, his first
wife had cancer and his second had multiple sclerosis. Several clips are shown
where he supports a strong family and traditional values, but it just makes him
look like a hypocrite in light of his marriages. I just don’t know how a man
that can’t keep his pants up can keep a nation together. Will Gingrich be able to pull ahead of Romney? Will Colbert beat out Obama and the Republican nominee for president (joke obviously)? You decide.
Super PAC Ads?
Source: The Colbert
Report
Date: 17 January, 2012
“Do we have too much money in politics? I am astounded at how little money is allocated in politics.” As said by political pundit, George Wills. This is the basis of the video where super PACs are discussed. Romney’s super PAC has created an ad that depicts Santorum as a supporter of allowing felons to vote in prison. Romney refutes this by saying he hasn’t talked to his PAC in months to which Gingrich responds that with his little control over his PAC, how could he handle the nation? Colbert brings up his own super PAC ad which is basically a parody of Herman Cain’s ad. As comical as it is, this brings up the issue of bashing the other candidates. Negative, attacking ads are ok every now and then, but as they continue to mount and increase, the true view of the election is lost and that is who is the most suitable for a massively important position in the U.S. I believe the money that is being allocated should focus more on what the campaigner is good at and how they can make the nation better as president. Are positive ads about the hardworking campaigner more necessary, or are negative, bashing ads better? You decide.
http://www.colbertnation.com/full-episodes/tue-january-17-2012-jennifer-granholm
Date: 17 January, 2012
“Do we have too much money in politics? I am astounded at how little money is allocated in politics.” As said by political pundit, George Wills. This is the basis of the video where super PACs are discussed. Romney’s super PAC has created an ad that depicts Santorum as a supporter of allowing felons to vote in prison. Romney refutes this by saying he hasn’t talked to his PAC in months to which Gingrich responds that with his little control over his PAC, how could he handle the nation? Colbert brings up his own super PAC ad which is basically a parody of Herman Cain’s ad. As comical as it is, this brings up the issue of bashing the other candidates. Negative, attacking ads are ok every now and then, but as they continue to mount and increase, the true view of the election is lost and that is who is the most suitable for a massively important position in the U.S. I believe the money that is being allocated should focus more on what the campaigner is good at and how they can make the nation better as president. Are positive ads about the hardworking campaigner more necessary, or are negative, bashing ads better? You decide.
http://www.colbertnation.com/full-episodes/tue-january-17-2012-jennifer-granholm
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gov. Huckabee's South Carolina primary forecast
Source: Fox News
Date: 20 January, 2012
Governor Huckabee of South Carolina gives his opinion on who may win the primary. Consistently, he is saying Gingrich this and Gingrich that and it shows that he wants Gingrich to win this primary. He also considers the other candidates such as Santorum. Oh wait did I forget Paul? Because that was apparent in the on going conversation. They glazed over him as if he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning at all. Huckabee calls this a close race, but it's evident that he is behind Gingrich. Did I also mention that Chuck Norris is endorsing Gingrich? I didn't expect this and I bet no one else did either. Two major factors on who will win the primary is who can sway the Evangelicals and the women. Women make up 50% of the vote, so appealing to them is crucial. Furthermore, from my last blog it is clear that religious leaders have a great influence over the communities they reside in. Huckabee is blatantly partial to Gingrich, but as was said in the video, only time can tell the outcome. So who will win this primary? You decide.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1405324630001/gov-huckabees-south-carolina-primary-forecast/?playlist_id=86858
Date: 20 January, 2012
Governor Huckabee of South Carolina gives his opinion on who may win the primary. Consistently, he is saying Gingrich this and Gingrich that and it shows that he wants Gingrich to win this primary. He also considers the other candidates such as Santorum. Oh wait did I forget Paul? Because that was apparent in the on going conversation. They glazed over him as if he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning at all. Huckabee calls this a close race, but it's evident that he is behind Gingrich. Did I also mention that Chuck Norris is endorsing Gingrich? I didn't expect this and I bet no one else did either. Two major factors on who will win the primary is who can sway the Evangelicals and the women. Women make up 50% of the vote, so appealing to them is crucial. Furthermore, from my last blog it is clear that religious leaders have a great influence over the communities they reside in. Huckabee is blatantly partial to Gingrich, but as was said in the video, only time can tell the outcome. So who will win this primary? You decide.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/1405324630001/gov-huckabees-south-carolina-primary-forecast/?playlist_id=86858
Jon Huntsman Drops Out of Presidential Race
Authors: Carol E. Lee & Neil King Jr.
Source: Wall Street Journal
Date: 16 January, 2012
Huntsman intends to end campaign for the presidential nomination race. A spokesperson for Huntsman says "He's going to endorse Gov. Romney tomorrow and urge the party to come together". Huntsman was proud of his finish in the New Hampshire primary, winning third place, but he feels like he's getting in the way of Romney who has a chance at defeating President Obama. He will formally resign on Monday morning in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and most likely will not take part in Monday night's republican debate. When Huntsman started his campaign in June "He promised to run on a platform of civility and competence, pledging to restore faith in the American political system." and expectations were high. Huntsman never became a popular with the Republicans because of his past relations with Obama and his position on social issues such as gay rights. Huntsman went "all in" for the New Hampshire primary but he only won third place. His confidence declined, and it showed when he said his expectations were low for South Carolina. He was polling in the single digits in South Carolina, and it was not going to get any better in Florida either. The Republican nominee pool is shrinking.
With Huntsman out of the picture who's the next dropout? Huntsman dropping out will now allow his fan base to choose another candidate. Huntsman says he will endorse Romney which may get Romney more voters and get farther away from the other candidates. With this new information I can now evaluate that these candidates will say anything to get ahead. The author seems to agree that Huntsman made the right choice by dropping out of the race. The author, Carol Lee, has the quotes that make Huntsman contradict himself by calling Romney unelectable, then endorsing him. Now with Michele Bachmann and Jon Huntsman out of the race and possibly Rick Perry in the upcoming week, the race is becoming smaller and smaller. The impact is pretty big and it's looking out to be a race between Romney, Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204555904577163624064409552.html
Source: Wall Street Journal
Date: 16 January, 2012
Huntsman intends to end campaign for the presidential nomination race. A spokesperson for Huntsman says "He's going to endorse Gov. Romney tomorrow and urge the party to come together". Huntsman was proud of his finish in the New Hampshire primary, winning third place, but he feels like he's getting in the way of Romney who has a chance at defeating President Obama. He will formally resign on Monday morning in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and most likely will not take part in Monday night's republican debate. When Huntsman started his campaign in June "He promised to run on a platform of civility and competence, pledging to restore faith in the American political system." and expectations were high. Huntsman never became a popular with the Republicans because of his past relations with Obama and his position on social issues such as gay rights. Huntsman went "all in" for the New Hampshire primary but he only won third place. His confidence declined, and it showed when he said his expectations were low for South Carolina. He was polling in the single digits in South Carolina, and it was not going to get any better in Florida either. The Republican nominee pool is shrinking.
With Huntsman out of the picture who's the next dropout? Huntsman dropping out will now allow his fan base to choose another candidate. Huntsman says he will endorse Romney which may get Romney more voters and get farther away from the other candidates. With this new information I can now evaluate that these candidates will say anything to get ahead. The author seems to agree that Huntsman made the right choice by dropping out of the race. The author, Carol Lee, has the quotes that make Huntsman contradict himself by calling Romney unelectable, then endorsing him. Now with Michele Bachmann and Jon Huntsman out of the race and possibly Rick Perry in the upcoming week, the race is becoming smaller and smaller. The impact is pretty big and it's looking out to be a race between Romney, Paul, Gingrich, and Santorum.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204555904577163624064409552.html
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