Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Bad Poll Numbers for Obama on the economy in Ohio

I don't care what anyone says. When Joe Biden went on "This Week" and said, "We misread the economy", he created a talking point against this administration about the economy.

Also, don't think that the jobless, unemployment numbers are not a worry for this administration. It is a huge worry. Everytime Americans hear more folks on the unemployment rolls, they become more conscientious of their own jobs, money, etc. And everytime someone gets a pink slip that is creating more anxiety out here.

Sure we all know that Obama inherited this mess, but you can only blame the Bush Administration for so long. Eventually, this adminstration must have some hits coming with this economy and hope for job erosion to slow down. Again, the stimulus package is either a win or a bust. We will know by next year, I hope.

President Barack Obama's approval rating in Ohio has fallen rapidly in the past months.

Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,259 voters in Ohio from June 26 to July 7. The poll found that 49% of voters disapprove of the job Obama is doing, while 44% approve.

That is 13 points down from May, when a separate Quinnipiac poll found a 62% approval rating and a 31% disapproval rating.

The most recent Quinnipiac poll also surveyed voters on Obama's handling of the economy, finding 48% disapproval and 46% approval. In May, Obama received a 57% approval rating on the economy.

Source

Home Page

Full Video of Michael Jackson Memorial Service


Michael Jackson was eulogized in words and song Tuesday by an all-star list of musicians, athletes and other celebrities during a mournful ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, with the most poignant moment delivered by his sobbing 11-year-old daughter.

“I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much,” Paris-Michael Jackson said before almost collapsing in the arms of her aunt Janet Jackson. read more here...


Paris Jackson with her aunt, Janet Jackson and uncle, Randy Jackson

Field Notes, Step-by-Step
Jackson Kids emerge from behind the veils
Millions view Jackson Memorial

Home Page

Al Franken sworn in as U.S. Senator from Minnesota (Video)


Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) has now been sworn into office as the junior Senator from Minnesota, six months and one day after his term would have otherwise begun if not for the super-close election and resulting litigation that kept his victory bottled up.

The former Saturday Night Live performer, author, radio host and Democratic activist, was administered the oath of office by Vice President Joe Biden, and was accompanied by his senior Senator from Minnesota, Amy Klobuchar, and former Vice President Walter Mondale.

After Biden said, "Congratulations, Senator," a raucous round of applause broke out in the chamber -- even from the folks on the Republican side of the aisle who showed up. Sen. Franken then hugged many of his new colleagues.

Franken will have a busy time ahead of him -- with seats on the Health and Judiciary committees, he'll be working on both health care reform and the Supreme Court confirmation process for Sonia Sotomayor.



Source
Al Rodgers Pictures



Home Page

President Obama on Michael Jackson

On this day of memorial services for singer Michael Jackson, whose followers have turned out in droves in Los Angeles, Obama, who had not had much to say publicly about the musical icon, had this to say:

"I do not think there was any doubt, he was one of the greatest entertainers of our generation, perhaps any generation,'' Obama said. "I think like Elvis, like Sinatra, like The Beatles he became a core part of our culture.

"You know, his extraordinary talent and his music was matched with a big dose of tragedy and difficulty in his private life and I don't think we can ignore that,'' the president said. "But it's important for us to affirm what was the best of him and that was captured by his music, music that Michelle and I listened to from the time we were little kids.''

Source

Home Page

R.I.P. Michael Jackson, his videos

No matter how you feel about Michael Jackson, you will NEVER see the likes of this style, type of performer on stage and in the studio again. Yes, he is the King of Pop, for sure. R.I.P.

We are the world...



Motown 25th Anniversary Television Special, UNFORGETTABLE



Remember the Time....with Eddie Murphy, Magic Johnson and Iman




Smooth Criminal....




Thriller



Billie Jean



Black or White

Obama interview with NBC's Chuck Todd in Moscow, Russia (Video)



Home Page

President Obama's Speech at Moscow's New Economic School (Video and Transcript)



MSNBC Video

Transcript

Home Page

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fox News Liz Trotta, TROTS ALL OVER PALIN, "The Woman Is Inarticulate, Undereducated" (VIDEO)

Only in Republicanland...



Home Page

Senator Elect Al Franken presser with Majority Leader Harry Reid (Video)

Senator Elect Al Franken will be SENATOR AL FRANKEN, TOMORROW. WORD.



Home Page

From Hardball on Sarah Palin: "...she thinks she's got a shot, ....but she needs an education..." (video)

Need an education? That is being too kind. Palin can't wait to leave Alaska and won't be back there much. Once you have tasted the lower 48, Alaska is so not with it. Sorry, but this is what is driving Palin. If she wants to run for the presidency, girlfriend needs serious books and needs to seriously study. What we saw during the 2008 Presidential Campaign is what we DON'T want, another dummy running around the White House. Been there, done that!!



Home Page

Obama, Medvedev announces deal to cut nuclear weapons (Video)



Home Page

The Obama Family in Moscow, Russia (Pictures)


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R), his wife Svetlana (2nd R), U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama pose for a picture at the presidential residence Gorki outside Moscow.










Obama Family in Russia, Day Two

Obama Girls in J. Crew

To Russia With Love from East Wing Rules

Michelle Obama tours Kremlin with daughters

Home Page

President Medvedev and President Obama's Press Conference in Moscow, Russia (Video and Transcript)



Transcript

Home Page

LOL!!! Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. John Cornyn of Texas gets BOOED at their Tea Party!!! (Updated w/video)

LOL!!! for real.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn drew boos from a crowd outside the Texas Capitol this afternoon as he spoke at a “tea party” rally organized by the Texas office of Americans for Prosperity.

Cornyn was booed at the start and close of his remarks, which assailed actions in Washington; there were no boos while he awarded a Purple Heart to a Copperas Cove resident injured in Iraq in 2006.

“You’re the problem,” a crowd member hollered....

Perry drew scattered boos, notably from crowd members aware of his advocacy of toll roads to relieve traffic congestion.

emphasis mine

Yes, they ARE THE PROBLEM!!!



Source

Home Page

President Medvedev welcomes President Obama to Moscow, Russia (Video)



Obama opens summit with Medvedev in Moscow

Home Page

Mika Brzezinski get real about Sarah Palin (Video)

Let's be real here. When Sarah Palin was announced the VP pick for John McCain many were curious, especially women. What happened is that once the vetting commenced, her view points came out and her lack of knowledge on the issues was exposed, Americans said NO TO PALIN.

Yes, Palin has her hard core followers, but it does not EXPAND outside the Republican base. Mika, you of all people should KNOW that you can not win national elections with those numbers. And Palin's numbers across the board are dismal to the public.

Thank you Willie Geist for giving Ms. Brzezinski an almost rolleye and to REMIND her that there are real Americans in NYC and other cities and suburbs outside of these cities. We have the same challenges as the so-called other REAL AMERICANS that the media continues to try and divide.



Home Page