Is Bad Economy Good For Obama?

16 Jul 2008

Is Bad Economy Good For Obama?

Some Democrats are hoping a poor U.S. economy will give Sen. Barack Obama an edge in the November election.

"… Not work. I have not worked or average working men and women. William Jefferson Clinton who solemnly swear. …" at 0:38

"… fear about banks and continuing pain at the pump. Republicans are scrambling. President Bush talking about expanding oil production shoring up financial institutions. Easing consumer worry. I think this is basically a -- true leader but …" at 0:07

"… fast. No matter what they try. But polls suggest most voters believe Democrat Barack Obama. -- point that shift in the right direction. Tom foreman CNN. -- …" at 2:07

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24 Sep 2008

Obama: Debate Should Go On

Democrat Barack Obama says "it's more important than ever" to have a presidential debate. Republican John McCain says he wants to postpone Friday's showdown to deal with the nation's financial problems.

"… today I called him this morning. -- the intent of issuing a joint statement. Got called backed 230 we had a conversation. I made the suggestion to him. He agreed to that suggestion. He then suggested in addition that we need to have a meeting in Washington we have. Congressional leaders potentially the president. What I told him as well why don't we get. The joint statement out first. In the Nazi principles that both of us agree to the sent a clear signal to members of congress that this effect is something that. Should not be ball down by partisan politics. And when I go back to the hotel you go on television to announce. What -- Ted Stewart believe that our staffs are still working on this joint statement. I think the important principle at this point is to send a clear signal to members of congress as well comfort. That this is a serious problem that have to be solved and that should not be subject of the usual partisan politics. With respect to the debates. It's my belief that this is exactly the time when the American people need to hear. From. …" at 2:06

"… rewarding those whose -- help bring us to this point. This cannot fall victim of the usual partisan politics. Especially for -- It's in this Spirit. I reached out and call this. All the McCain. This morning. Initiated the call. After …" at 0:32

"… to Republicans senator Tom -- work would call me. Suggesting that a joint statement might be useful. I asked him. Call me back about 230. This afternoon after a rally and I asked him to join me in issuing a joint statement. Let this congress in this administration know where we stand. And what we expect from this proposal because over the last few …" at 1:09

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13 Oct 2008