Well said!

Well, you might want to rethink your analysis when 50% of voters polled in these two elections said Obama was the reason they voted against the Democrat. And a whopping 87% of voters in Virginia and 84% in New Jersey voted to end Liberal fiscal policies of both Democrat candidates. Further proof America is a Center Right Conservative country.

It was the republican party that for eight years flushed the wealth out of the american system. Obama steps in and takes the blame?
If we americans vote republican back in we deserve what we get.

adam said...
It was the republican party that for eight years flushed the wealth out of the american system. Obama steps in and takes the blame?
If we americans vote republican back in we deserve what we get.

Adam did you forget that the Democrats controlled our Congress from Jan 2006 until the present? So, you statement is severly flawed.

Adam did you forget that whatever the amount of wealth that you claim the "republican party flushed out of the american system in 8 years" that our current administration has managed to flush out many, many, many times more of Americas wealth out of our system and it only took Pres. Obama and his Democratic Congress less than 10 months to accomplish this?

The big problem that many of us are seeing is a loss of checks and balances. Our system is set up so that even if a poor president gets into office his damage is minimized by the congress 2 party system. This way the views of most if not all of the nation are covered. The problem is when the president is so narcicisitic that he wants his programs shoved through without question and the majority of the representatives are of the same party they tend not to question. Now they are finding out that the President is not their boss, the people are. We are now passing out the pink slips. We all want what is best for us and our nation and anyone who is so caught up in the politics and refuses to stand up to something that is wrong will be replaced. It is as simple as that.

Ryan,
I think there is an underlying arrogance in our political leaders today. One is likely to hear the leader to describe policies as "I" rather than "we". They are operating in secrecy rather than transparency, and the backroom deals of yesteryear are now, once again, common place. Many voters were hoping the change Obama spoke of so eloquently last year would bring us to a nation of political leaders more interested in the common good than their own reelection. Alas, although I did hope that would be true, I was not optimistic, and have been proven right by doubting his ability to accomplish his rhetorical goals. As a person who grew up in Chicago politics, I really was afraid we would get exactly as what we have, political leaders who know how to help themselves and not others.

The more things change..the more they remain the same.

These Republicans inherited their offices as Obama did through default.

Obama was going to fix the country ...left broken by the Republican Administration and aided by their Democratic peers.

But, Obama, showed his colors too fast...introducing a one sided agenda.

So, the voters were disenchanted..and now voted for the very people they disinherited on year ago today.

Surprised...do not be.
And do not think the Republicans are any better than the Democrats..a dog by any other name.
I know one winner who is deceptive, wicked, anti anything not Christian, complains about local taxes and yet he is instumental in the high taxes as his church owns nearly one third of properties that do not pay taxes.

A fickle bunch of voters due to the events caused by corrupt politics, whether the players be Democrat or Republican.

Halloween's past...but it;s still scary out there ..and does not look like those witches and ghosts of past politicians will go away.

The present ones will take over..
What a sham and a shame we have to be governed for use of a better term by these greedy, deceptive and dishonest players.

It wouldn't of mattered if McCain or Obama won the election. I anyone thought this economic avalanche was going to somehow turn around in less than one year after either one was swore in on Jan.20th doesn't have much of a grasp on economics.
Policies take time to take effect....good ones and bad. One thing many are overlooking is all the corruption in our banking system.
Congress has been jocking for re-elections for the last 10 years rather than trying to work together to fix this economic mess and the 2 wars in the middle east.
United we stand, divided we fall. And we have been, are and will continue to fall until congress puts their country ahead of there own re-elections.

Ditto. Well said. The journalist writing the original piece should at least know the history of New Jersey in these off- year Govenor races. They've voted the reigning party out for some past 15 years when the opposing party controls the White House. Please AOL get new political writers wjo at least know their beat. Or just call yourself the Fox News of the Internet.

Everyone has done nothing but bash this President since day one..
Did anyone ever stop to realize what would have happened if he did not bail out the banks? Worthless money, depression, and a total global breakdown..There is already talk about getting rid of the dollar and having one world currency.. This is certainly not Obamas doing, and he is working hard to avoid this...
He tried to save our only industry "Auto" but the American people bought foreign instead of American, one of our only high market exports...All other trade is already outside the US, computers (China) Auto (China Japan) Clothing (China). We are not producing anything, and as Americans want to be paid the most for "Nothing".
Health care: Big problem, many years of a bad system, at least this guy had the guts to try to change it, or at least alter it from the business as usual mentality.. "I" and "Me" in this issue do not spare the life of your neighbor whom might not be able to afford the astronomical price of health care. Over 100 million Americans are uninsured.. At least if there is competition in the market place the costs will certainly fall. Too many are too obtuse to understand that. Other countries stand together, we are a divided nation.. Maybe we should name oursleves the "Divided States". Is everything he does perfect, let me put it this way "Are the actions of Anyone Perfect?". NO REPULICAN could have done a better job given these circumstaces. He has been in office a mere 11 months and everyone is expecting a Miricle or should I say many miricles. Huge spending in a war that we should not be in, has nothing to do with our failing economy right? The war costs this country Trillions, and he cannot get out, stuck as left to him by the last administration. Remember the last president became a Billionare while the rest of the country is in severe financial straights.
To yell and condesend after only 11 months is ignorant on the part of the American people.
If someone had to fix your car and it takes 4 hours or more, how can you yell at him for not having it ready after only 45 minutes?
This is like a board on a Condo or Coop, never being able to agree on anything and only considering Personal agendas. This is a huge problem which cannot be fixed in months...I severely doubt that anyone could be doing a better job given the same circumstances. Most intelligent people have patience, as most things including economics take time.. Nothing happens overnight. Unless we become UNITED as a people Divided we will fall.. Ever heard those words before?

Daryl, you seem to forget that the president signs every bill that goes out of the congress and has the power and responsibility to veto those bills he deems as detrimental to the country. The blame belongs in the White House. Typical republican trying to dodge the blame for the mess they created.

Most states have republican governors.

I agree with you. Good grief, if Sarah Palin, aka the Winker, the Quitter becomes believable, where do we move to?

I think you may have been duped into believing all of the negative mainstream media hype directed toward Palin. If you would analyze this media agenda with some honest objectivity, you will find that Palin represents the traditional "normalcy" that has defined the greatness of this country. Palin is simply a threat to those who wish to damage and undermine the stability of the traditional heartland of America. Your acceptance or denial of this statement basically defines your understanding of the political process and your personal values. Are you for stability or against it?

I trust Sarah Palin over what we have now any day. Go Sarah!

"I agree with you. Good grief, if Sarah Palin, aka the Winker, the Quitter becomes believable, where do we move to?"

Canada would be good but there's too much snow.

10 months is a long time. wars are begun and ended, children are concieved and born. quit blaming bush. go ahead and follow this president to the poor house, he will provide you and all the other brain washed followers with the best excuses when he continues to fail. who are you and the president going to blame this time next year?