Obama widening newfound lead over McCain. Is it the economy?

Yes.

This has been another edition of Simple Answers to Simple Questions.

...is always a factor in any presidential race. So it's always safe to say when the economy goes south this close to the election, that it has an impact on the polls.
Nevertheless, I think voters are also beginning to sift through the positions and ideas of the candidates and they are aligning in fairly predictable fashion.
Obama and the Democrats are resonating their message of hope on foreign relations, the war on terror, energy, education, and fiscal responsibility among others. Ultimately, our nation is founded on the belief that the collective wisdom of the people will prevail and they will vote for the candidate that appears to be the one who will forward their beliefs.
Early on, the Republicans knew this was going to be a difficult election year for them. I don't think there are any surprises in the polls.

Yeah, but he'll probably find something wrong with it. Help me out libs, did Obama go to Bernanke and ask him to hold off on any interest rate cuts until after November?

I wouldn't be surprised if he did! (no shock here)

Remember McRib sandwiches?

They're popular for about two weeks then people get sick of them. Palin is nothing more than a McRib the reublicans offered up for short term gain.

Oh don't mind me...

Just marking off the days until 10/2, in the meantime just let Biden keep talking. It'll be epic.

Let's see. Two major financial institutions go belly up, the American people own 80% of AIG, and John McCain says "the fundamentals of the American economy are strong."

And, John McCain, the experienced one, has made his proposal to study what has happened in the financial markets: a BLUE ribbon commission.

Not only is it the economy, but John "I have to ask my staff about how many houses I own" McCain has no idea.

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It helps we are getting to know that Palin doesn't know very much either.

drum, because I've been watching her tonight on TV.
And I'm impressed.

Dave, I have no idea what impresses you about Palin.

She is no reformer.

And, you caught what she said in Iowa today:

When the Palin-McCain Administration. . . . .

So, she is Cheney with lipstick.

that last line gave me a chuckle...whotta vivid
picture!

Adding the undecided to the margin for error, the election is still far from decided. However, the worse the economy gets, the more the Republican Party will suffer, McCain and Palin may never get there chance.
Bush is stuck with his legacy. The terrorists have attacked our economy without a lauching a single missle.
If the interest rate drops any lower, even the Chinese may pull out our markets. Obama is hoping there will still be enough Americans making $250K plus to help the rest of us.
American productivity may take the biggest hit. Get ready to work overtime just to keep your job.
BOBZILLA

Democrats who voted for the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000

David Bonior -- (Didn’t bone-up on the future)

Gary Condit -- (The “nay” vote in the 420-1 vote to expell James Traficant)

John Dingell -- (Chairman of Energy & Commerce Committee -- YIKES!)

Barney Frank -- (Leading supporter to revive the legalization of Internet gambling.)

Steny Hoyer -- (Bought & paid for his House leadership seat)

William Jefferson -- (An unregulated freezer?)

Dennis Kucinich -- (What do you “recall” from your days as mayor of Cleveland?)

Sandy Levin -- (Carl’s Bro’)

Dennis Moore -- (What happened?)

John Murtha -- (Steny out-sourced me)

Nancy Pelosi -- (I was trying to destroy the planet.)

Charles Rangel -- (I knew I’d have a tax problem, but this is ridiculous.)

Ike Skelton -- (I know nothing!)

Debbie Stabenow -- (And we all thought only her husband was involved in a prostitution ring. Ha!)

James Traficant -- (Thanks Gary!)

Mark Udall (CO) -- (Mo’s boy)

Tom Udall (NM) -- (Mo’s nephew)

Maxine Waters -- (Maxine was your vote a riot, because it wasn‘t a rebellion.)

Henry Waxman -- (Chairman of Oversight & Government Reform Committee -- YIKES!)

Anthony Weiner -- (The perfect name to lead this group)

Robert Wexler -- (“I enjoy cocaine & the company of prostitutes” -- a true quote -- and a perfect ending for this group.)

I count 21 Democrats out of a 535 voting Representatives and Senators. In 2000 the Democrats were well in the minority.

You can't pass a bill in Congress with just 21 votes.

Therefore, the Republicans had a huge hand in passing any legislation that might have precipitated the latest crisis.

So the blame belongs to the Republican Party.

Why does Jeetz ignore the simple but oh so important facts? Because he's a dumb ass.

I'll wait while you look it up. :-)

C'mon Prime Buzz. It's all over the news tonight. Apparently it is history making evil from the left. They are saying sleaze can't even describe it.

Some scare tactic about race riots if Obama doesn't win? Oh my goodness -- if that's true Obama has gone crazy.

And how about Obama's 77% negative ad rating vs. McCain's 56%.

Now to you lib soc -- here's another free dumb look coupon. Use it wisely.

"Dumb look coupon" (???)

If I had a million dollars...

I'd bet lib soc it wasn't Phill Gramm like her talking heads are saying.

If I had a million dollars...

I'd bet it on Richard Lugar.

If lib soc...had a million dollars...

she'd lose it on Phil Gramm.

...if I had a million dollars!

I'm in such a good mood...here's another free dumb look coupon for you lib soc.

"dumb look coupon" (???)

The "Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000" [H.R. 5660 was introduced in the House on Dec. 14, 2000 by Rep. Thomas Ewing [R-IL] and cosponsered by Rep. Tom Bliley (R-VA) Rep. Larry Combest (R-TX) Rep. John LaFalce (D-NY) Rep. James Leach (R-IA)

The companion bill (S.3283) was introduced in the Senate on Dec. 15th, 2000 by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) and cosponsored by Sen. Peter Fitzgerald (R-IL) Sen. Phil Gramm (R-TX) Sen. Charles Hagel (R-NE) Sen. Thomas Harkin (D-IA) Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodity_Futures_Modernization_Act_of_2000

LS -- these are your words right?

And who sponsored that bill?

I answered Richard Lugar, right?

(Seriously, old girl. You need to keep your head out of Greased Lightning's microwave.)

They aren't just window dressing you know.

And interesting that once again you try to blame Democrats when clearly this was a Republican bill.

Thank you for being here on Prime Buzz - I can always count on you to put the truth out there. Seriously, I do appreciate what you do and what you stand for.

The bill passed without debate with broad bi-partisan support and was signed by Clinton.

I too want to thank you for being on this blog;
for what you represent....for what you stand for!
YOU'RE THE GREATEST

There is no question that this week John McCain demonstrated he is an agent of change.

On Monday morning, McCain told us the fundamentals of the economy are strong and within hours he noted that the fundamentals of the economy are at risk. You have to admire such a big change in such a short period of time.

After 26 years of being a strong opponent to ANY regulation, he changed. Now, he is all for regulation. Who says you are never to old to learn.

And, as an "expert" in how the economy works, he courageous said if he were President he would fire of the chairman of the SEC, a power the President doesn't have. That certainly is mavericky.

Of course, his choice for Vice President, a "proven reformer" who has campaigned for openness in government, has said she will not cooperate with a bipartisan investigation into an abuse of power. As a "proven reformer," before she was picked by McCain, she was FOR complete cooperation. Change we better not believe in.

All in all we have seen the nature of the Palin-McCain ticket (I'm just citing Palin's order of the ticket in Iowa last night). If you want more of the last eight years, then you should have no trouble in voting for them.

For the Palin-McCain supporters, let me help you with the response to what I wrote:

Ayers......Ayers..... Wright..... Pledge or Allegiance......lipstick....sex education . . Ayers .......Wright .....hate America....elitist.

Did I miss anything or do you want to tell us why any thinking America should vote for someone whose philosophy on regulation over the last 26 years caused this economic crisis we are experiencing?

I posed 3 questions regarding the economy earlier this week. How do you think Obama would answer them?

"A question I would like to be asked of Obama.
Senator Obama, many people blame the current economic crisis on the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000. This bill was signed into law by President Clinton after being presented to him with broad bi-partisan support without debate by either house of Congress. First, would you have actually read the bill, unlike, obviously, the rest of Congress? Second, knowing this fact, do you agree with Speaker Pelosi that the Democratic party bears no responsability for the current problems? And third, if you disagreed with this bill, would you have had the intestinal fortitude to stand up against the Democratic leadership and speak up against it?
If he were to answer this question completely honestly, it is the only way I would be convinced to change my vote."

These are good questions and worthy of all our consideration. Obama, I think, is the better choice for America. But, he isn't perfect and we must challenge him to think very, very deeply about the issues facing our country.
As Chuck Hagel proves, you can be a member of a party yet be willing to stand up and say no when that is the right thing to do.

I posted the information regarding Democrats and the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, because liberals were trying to attach it to McCain by way of Phil Gramm.

There is plenty of blame to spread around.

There were actually four bills back in 2000, two in the House and two in the Senate.

The first House bill was H. 4541 and was passed on October 19, 2000 and had the same bill name as H. 5660 passed in December 2000. The first Senate bill was S. 2697 and also had the same name as S.3283 passed in December 2000.

I suspect between the middle of October to the middle of December something happened to cause abandonment of the original bills and replacing them with the new ones. Maybe "JoCoguy" can explain that.

I can't find a Senate vote for S.3283, but it's not from lack of trying. I did find a House vote for H. 4541

Those Democrats mentioned above all voted for it, a total of 181 Democrats. 194 Republicans & 2 Independents joined them in a BIPARTISAN vote.

The vote was 377-4, with 51 House members abstaining. By the way, for Ron Paul supporters -- Ron Paul was one of the four no votes.

I'm not a Ron Paul man for President, but John McCain can not ignore this man for some kind of seat in his administration.

I said, "I can't find a Senate vote for S. 3283."

Instead, that should say S. 2697.