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links for 2010-01-25
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President Obama, buffeted by criticism of his massive health care reform bill and election setbacks, said today he remained determined to tackle health care and other big problems despite the political dangers to his presidency.
"I'd rather be a really good one-term president than a mediocre two-term president," he told ABC's "World News" anchor Diane Sawyer in an exclusive interview today.Obama sat down with Sawyer two days before he will deliver a State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress, and he acknowledged the political setbacks of his first year in office.
The State of the Union will be Obama's chance to jump start his agenda, but he ducked when Sawyer asked if he could guarantee there would not be a tax increase for anyone making less than $250,000.
"I can guarantee that the worst thing we could do would be to raise taxes when the economy is still this weak," he replied.
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Gingrich outlines an extensive list of priorities he'd like to see Republicans tackle:
1. Jobs, jobs, jobs.
2. Balance the budget.
3. An American energy plan.
4. Appropriations reform.
5. Litigation reform.
6. Real health reform.
7. Every child gets ahead.
8. Protect religious liberty.
9. Protect Americans, not the rights of terrorists.
10. Defending America is job one for government.
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A new Public Policy Polling survey finds Republicans lead Democrats in the generic congressional ballot, 45% to 42%.
"Their advantage is a function of the same formula that has brought them victories in Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts of late: a double digit lead with independents (43-31), and a slightly more unified party base (87% of GOP voters say they'll support their party compared to 84% of Democrats.)"
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3* Suppose the state of California must decide between filing for bankruptcy, cutting back on services, or raising taxes. Which option would you prefer?
15% Filing for bankruptcy
43% Cutting back on services
28% Raising taxes
14% Not sure
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The major issue along with jobs for California Governor and U.S Senate races in 2010 -
President Obama will propose in his State of the Union address a package of modest initiatives intended to help middle-class families, including tax credits for child care, caps on some student loan payments and a requirement that companies let workers save automatically for retirement, senior administration officials said Sunday.
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Later this morning the Fiorina for U.S. Senate campaign will announce the formation of 17 new coalition groups in support of her campaign. Those new groups, and their leaders, are listed below. Fiorina will announce that she has tapped Gayle Pacheco, Chuck McDougald and Evie Coss to lead her grassroots leadership team.
* Johnnie Morgan – African Americans for Carly
* Kevin Kester – Agricultural Leaders for Carly
* Wen Chang – Asian Americans for Carly
* Reuben Franco – Business Leaders for Carly
* Heidi Gallegos – Educators for Carly
* Saman Dias – Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses for Carly
* Judy Corless – Health Care Professionals for Carly
* Larry Goldberg – Jewish Voters for Carly
* Bob Pacheco – Latinos for Carly
* Heather Flick – Lawyers for Carly
* Mindy Fletcher – Moms for Carly
* Dave Rudat – Public Safety Professionals for Carly
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Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, who roared into office three years ago with nearly 61 percent of the vote, trails Republican John Kasich 51-45 percent in a Dayton Daily News/Ohio Newspaper Poll released Sunday, Jan. 24.
The great recession has put voters in a sour mood and left them open to change, said Eric Rademacher, poll director.
“If the election were held tomorrow, we might be talking about how a bad economy contributed to a political environment that had voters in the mood to fire their incumbent governor,†said Rademacher, co-director of the University of Cincinnati’s Institute for Policy Research.
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Nearly three out of four Americans think that at least half of the money spent in the federal stimulus plan has been wasted, according to a new national poll.
A CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Monday morning also indicates that 63 percent of the public feels that projects in the plan were included for purely political reasons and will have no economic benefit, with 36 percent saying those projects will benefit the economy.
Twenty-one percent of people questioned in the poll say nearly all the money in the stimulus has been wasted, with 24 percent feeling that most money has been wasted and another 29 percent saying that about half has been wasted. Twenty-one percent say that only a little has been wasted and 4 percent feel that no stimulus dollars have been wasted.
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ED GILLESPIE AND TOM REYNOLDS: The former RNC chair and the former NRCC chair, respectively, are set to head GOP efforts to take back state legislative seats in '10 when they take over the Republican State Leadership Committee. The RSLC, and its Dem counterpart, the DLCC, are perhaps the least-known of any of the major party-run political committees, and yet they have a big impact on what Congress will look like for a decade to come.
Gillespie will chair the RSLC with Reynolds as vice chair, they will announce later today. And, they say, targeting key state legislative seats in just a dozen chambers across the nation could give the GOP outsized influence in those states' redistricting process. That could result in a 25-30 seat pickup in Congress for the GOP, over the long term. And they're going to be well-funded, too; after raising $22M in the '08 cycle, Gillespie and Reynolds are aiming to pick up $40M this time around.
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Full court press now by the GOP
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CA-Sen: Carly Fiorina Announces Californians for Carly
From the Carly for California Coalitions web portal
From the press release:As grassroots support continues to build behind her campaign, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina today announced that Gayle Pacheco, Chuck McDougald and Evie Coss will lead her grassroots leadership team. In addition, she announced the formation of 17 coalitions supporting her candidacy, led by Californians from across the state representing the ethnic, professional, generational and religious diversity of this state.
“Regardless of occupation, geography and demographics, the people of California are worried about two things: jobs and out-of-control government spending. These are issues our representatives in Washington, including Barbara Boxer, are not addressing – and Californians are rightfully ready for a change,†said Fiorina. “I am honored to have earned the support of such dedicated Californians who want to bring fiscal responsibility and real leadership back to the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to working with my grassroots leadership team to ensure the voices of all California’s diverse communities are heard and well-represented, both during my campaign and while serving as their advocate in the U.S. Senate.â€
Pacheco, of Walnut, is currently president and owner of Western Hardware Company, an industrial hardware manufacturer and distributor. In addition to serving on the Walnut Valley Unified School District Personnel Commission, Pacheco also sits on the State Rehabilitation Council and is vice chair of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Pacheco was previously an elected member of the Mt. San Antonio College Board of Trustees and has served as an appointee to the California Workforce Investment Board.
McDougald, of South San Francisco, is a Vietnam War veteran and served two combat tours and achieved the rank of captain during his five and a half years in the Army, from 1964 to 1969. Following his military service, McDougald lived in Asia for 14 years, during which time he earned a master’s degree in management and a doctorate in business administration. Since then, he has volunteered for several organizations and campaigns, including Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and as chair of John McCain’s Western Region Veterans Coalition in 2007. He previously served as chair of Veterans for Carly.
Coss, of Newport Coast, is a former senior-level executive with experience in both medium and large aerospace and automotive companies. Her extensive record includes achievements and real-world experience in risk management, leadership, customer care and nonprofit service. Coss has also served on many different boards and commissions in Orange County. After serving as a risk-management consultant for seven companies, Coss started a woman-based corporation in Orange County.
Fiorina today also announced the following coalition chairs:
Johnnie Morgan (Los Angeles, California) – African Americans for Carly
Kevin Kester (Parkfield, California) – Agricultural Leaders for Carly
Wen Chang (Diamond Bar, California) – Asian Americans for Carly
Reuben Franco (Ladera Ranch, California) – Business Leaders for Carly
Heidi Gallegos (Walnut, California) – Educators for Carly
Saman Dias (San Ramon, California) – Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses for Carly
Judy Corless (Corona, California) – Health Care Professionals for Carly
Larry Goldberg (Tiburon, California) – Jewish Voters for Carly
Bob Pacheco (Walnut, California) – Latinos for Carly
Heather Flick (Belvedere, California) – Lawyers for Carly
Mindy Fletcher (San Diego, California) – Moms for Carly
Dave Rudat (Orange, California) – Public Safety Professionals for Carly
Carol Rudat (Orange, California) – Real Estate Professionals for Carly
Megan Rodriguez (Covina, California) – Students for Carly
Steve Richmond (Alameda, California) – Veterans for Carly
Darcy Linn (Pleasant Hill, California) – Women for Carly
Brooke Chappell (San Francisco, California), Ray Grangoff (Orange, California) and Ty Reagan (San Francisco, California) – Young Professionals for Carly
For more information, biographies on the coalition chairs and to connect with the Carly Fiorina coalitions campaign, go here.
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NV-Sen Poll Watch: Harry Reid Continues to Trail GOP Challengers
2010 Nevada Senate General Election: Danny Tarkanian (R) vs Sen. Harry Reid (D)Yep, Nevada Democrat Senator and Senate Majority Leader Dingy Harry Reid is in deep trouble to both Republicans Danny Tarkanian and Sue Lowden.- 52% Tarkanian (R), 41% Reid (D)
- 51% Lowden (R), 42% Reid (D)
Here is the Sue Lowden chart:
2010 Nevada Senate General Election: Sue Lowden (R) vs Sen. Harry Reid (D)So, will Harry Reid now retire?
I say very likely – just like Chris Dodd and the Republicans will take the seat anyway.
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CA-Gov Poll Watch: Meg Whitman Vs. Jerry Brown
2010 California Gubernatorial General Election: Meg Whitman (R) vs Jerry Brown (D)2010 Governor from Rasmussen:- 43% Brown (D), 39% Whitman (R)
- 45% Brown (D), 35% Poizner (R)
- 43% Feinstein (D), 42% Whitman (R)
- 43% Feinstein (D), 39% Poizner (R)
In the latest Rasmussen poll ol’ crusty Democrat Jerry Brown barely leads former e-Bay CEO Meg Whitman. Brown does better against California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner. But, the latest California Field Poll has Whitman far ahead of Poizner for the Republican nomination.
With the California economy in the dumper, I doubt that voters will be too happy electing a retread 70 year old whose lack of leadership was paramount during his first tenure as Governor decades ago. When Whitman cranks up the advertising, Brown’s numbers will fall like a rock.
By the way, Feinstein is comfy in the U.S. Senate and will stay there.
Technorati Tags: Meg_Whitman, Jerry_Brown
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Day By Day January 25, 2009 – Sell Date
Should the Congressional Democrats and President Obama try to ram the Senate Obamacare bill though either before Scott Brown is seated or through budget reconciliation, the repercussions for the Democrat Party would be catastrophic.There is sufficeint negative sentiment by voters that the strategic balance in the Congress could shift in November. Then, Obamacare would either be repealed or so hindered in its implementation, that it would be effectively neutered.
Consensus is what American voters desire – not overly partisan and ideological schemes.
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@Flap Twitter Updates for 2010-01-25
- @kenjbarnes1 Haha Whose momma? Just read over at the blog and the old tweets going back to end of summer. in reply to kenjbarnes1 #
- Well, it is the Colts vs. the Saints. Looking forward to the Super Bowl in Miami. #
- The difference between me & you @justin_hart is that I am a California voter not paid to pimp @ChuckDeVore – Now am I? #tcot #catcot #cagop #
- RT @DanAncona: Oh snap, I just discovered @ChuckDeVore is blocking lil ol' me! Hahahahah what a wimp! CC: @jstrevino #cagop #catcot #
- Will my prediction of a Colts vs. Saints Super Bowl stand up? #
- CA-Sen: Earth to @ChuckDeVore – don't worry about Fiorina and Jesse Jackson worry about your 6% in the polls. #cagop #catcot #
- How about the Colt's Garcon's mouthguard? Nice teeth….. #
- Day By Day January 24, 2009 – Talk to the Meat http://bit.ly/8Bzuyh #tcot #
- Good Sunday morning everyone. Ready for some football? #
- @Flap Twitter Updates for 2010-01-24 http://bit.ly/7Eioym #tcot #
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