I think it comes down to a simple "are you/and is the nation, better off today than when Obama took office four years ago?" With the doubled nation's deficit, out-of-control spending, etc. (and let's throw in that I lost my job two weeks ago), I have no choice but to vote for Romney for a fresh start.

If this country does not want to continue the anguish of the last four years, we must elect Mitt Romney .

Obama is average at best and Romney will say whatever it takes. If you put a gun to my head I guess I'll vote for Romney.

our ecconomy, and country is doomed if obama is reelected.

Under Obama government has grown at an incredible rate, spending has ballooned and so has debt. The EPA, The SEC, The DEA, the FDA, and a host of other gov't agencies have passed hundreds of regulations restricting what Americans can and can't do. W are far less free now than four years ago, and poorer too. I am voting for Romney.

I will vote for Obama who walked into the biggest storm possible. Banks failing, Lehman closing, Merrill Lynch and a host of others broke, Citi near collapse, what did people think - the Presidency was like the clapper - new president - clap on all good? Additionally, aside from Romney's position on cutting taxes I have no idea what this man stands for on any issue as he has been on both sides of every issue and that is a fact.

Too many accomplishments on record with facts to back it up. Such as, ending the war in Iraq, improved medical rights for women, student loan reform and most importantly foreign policy. Why elect Romney when he has nothing but promise and no plan? Its really a no brainer who the middle wants.
Obama all the way!

Sorry all you republCONS...your shape-shifter extraordinaire will not win. HAHAHA

Obama is a Huey Long reincarnate. A second rate Ward Healer propelled into office by resurrected Share The Wealth proponents. And while his Chicago Democratic Machine thuggery and Tammany Hall type tactics can assuage the fears of the misinformed, the truth is that he is woefully inadequate to deal with real issues. Obama really believed he could lead the free world with cutesy catch phrases, fist bumps and smile points. His whole campaign has been little more than ad copy for Saturday morning cartoon cereal commercials.

I'm neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I think the folks who run for office are full of dog doo doo. A lot of talk. A lot of promises, but nothing is accomplished. We already know what Obama has or has not done, but it would be interesting to see what Romney will and won't do. It's a vicious circle, and without a doubt, if Romney wins, the same people who vote him in, will be complaining about him four years for now. Politics is a bunch of BS!

How soon we forget! I too lost my job in late 2010 and it took me over a year to find a much lower paying job with twice the demands of my previous job. Some of you forget in 2008 the Stock Market was in free fall, the banks were on the brink of collapse, the Auto industry was near failure, we were fighting two unfunded wars, one was started for illegitmate reasons, and you can sit there and say were not better off today? You people need to wake up and stop drinking the Romney kool-aid!

FYI--I do exercise my right to vote. It's one of our last freedoms!

QE1 will get us going. QE2 because QE1 wasn't big enough. QE3 more of the same and no hope in sight. Remember congress flipped to democrat control January 2007. That congress started to downfall. Clinton was lucky because he had a republican congress to guide him.

Mitt Romney is the better choice for the job at hand.

A large part of being a leader is fostering cooperation between groups of people with different perspectives. Barack Obama has failed miserably when it comes to "reaching across the aisle". During the Obamacare negotiations, Democrats LOCKED OUT the Republicans who should've been part of those meetings. Americans have not forgotten how Obamacare, which is 1/6 of the entire American economy, was pushed through on a partisan basis.

He famously told Republicans who wanted compromise that "i won", instead of trying to work with them.

Mitt Romney was a Republican governor in a Democrat run state. He knows how to work with 'the other side'. He also knows this from being a leader of a company and from being a leader of the 2002 US Olympics committee.

People accuse Romney of being a 'flip flopper' for expediency. I see that as a strength in this current political environment.. he is not fixated on ideology. He is willing to bend and compromise to get things done. Isn't that what we want from our President?

You crossed the line Mr. rats; insulting, incorrect and inappropriate. You owe d an apology.

Let me also add a couple of personal reasons why i don't like the way Obama has done his job..

All of the tv shows, radio shows (Pimp with a Limp? really?), hosting celebrities at the White House (he has spent MORE MONEY entertaining than ANYBODY EVER)...there is a good reason why many refer to him as President Kardashian.

If things were going along well, then ok...you have time to do these frivolous things. But things are not going well. The economy is still suffering; foreclosures are up in our area.. millions and millions are underemployed, etc.

The other thing that bugs me is how this sitting president started fundraising in earnest and campaigning LAST YEAR! No other president has ever hit the campaign trail earlier than Obama. He didn't have any competition in primaries, yet he was still out fundraising in Hollywood and Manhatten and out stumping when Rome was burning. I find these behaviors to be reprehensible.

Mchenry county. Is full of selfish ignorant republicans. I am so tired of all the blah blah All you do is cut down and point fingers at people. Lets come up with solutions. You've spent the last 2 years in a vicious attempt to destroy Obama. Instead of tell me how you are going to fix things. .... Anyone that would put that much effort into being destructive is not American. Therefor the right choice the honest choice. The only choice for me is Obama !!!!!

Let's forget both of them and get rid of the two party system. If 5% vote for Gary Johnson, we can take small steps to a true new change.

Are all the democrats still in bed?

I am not going to say one or the other. I just know that no matter what the outcome is, we all know that our country is in dire need of major changes. It is not just one man that can turn it around, it requires the support and dedication of all that are under him. We are at the mercy of others who will shape our lives and the lives of our children for the future. Whom ever gets elected has allot of responsibility to fix and find solutions for what has not worked in the past. Not an easy task to tackle. So I find the possitive of what has been done, what could be done, and hopefully a change for better things to come.

I can't take a chance with Obama anymore...4 years is too long...let's go for Romney this time!!!

Who should be president ??????????
Obama ? amnesty and the dream act for 20 million illegals if elected and if he can get it approve by the GOP congress ?? Giving 20 million illegals amnesty the best thing for unemployed Americans ? no.
Romney ????
Cuts across the board---job outsourcing --continuing with more tax breaks for the rich ?? is that good for America ?? no..
Neither candidate is good for America. Not voting for the first time.

Anybody who needs a ride to vote for Romney, let me know!

What is GITMO still open? Congress didn't fund the closure and move of detainees. Presidents are different from Emperors. Congress has to pass a budget and fund programs, not the Executive branch.

to d that asked what aid I get, I work for a living? Working with people who need help and don't believe in hatred .

Still "The Best Government Money can buy"

I am voting for Romney. He is a better choice. Obama has done nothing for this country. He became President on a bet and people voted for him. Shame on you people. The guy had NO experience what so ever. He lied and cheated his way into jobs. He has not done anything for America but bring us down.
He should keep his promise. He said if I dont do a good job then I will become a one term president. So be it!!!!! Romney is our man!!

Obama made such a mess of the past 4 years why would anyone want to give him 4 more? Praying for Romney for President!

amen Carmen

Best outcome of a Romney victory would be a non-compliant Press.
The Press could go back to doing the difficult work of looking out for the People.

Obama keeps claiming that Bush caused the housing bubble. BS. It was caused by the constant insistence of Barney Frank, Chuck Schumer, and Harry Reid that lending restrictions needed to be loosened to give people unable to secure a mortgage a chance to own a home. Well, guess what then happened. People who were making $400 a week bought $250,000 homes with $1200 a month payments and quickly went into default.

The republicans fought against this but the dems, who had control of congress, pushed it through by threatening banks with a congressional investigation if the rules were not relaxed. Look it up.

Four years and progressives still have to blame Bush.
16 trillion in debt
One down grade and anothe looming
24 million need real jobs
No plan for energy other then to attack coal industry and produce a car no one wants
Foreign policy is a disaster
Benghazi coverup
Where is the transparency we were promised
Where is the bipartisanship we were promised
Where is the CHANGE?
Obamacare is a disaster
Fiscal cliff looming and the president does nothing
Record low labor particapatiin
Record numbers on welfare food stamps
President never attends security briefings
President hasn't met with his jobs council in a year
Time to FIRE the "empty chair"
Vote Romney/Ryan.

Unfortunately, Illinois has been run so far into the ground by over taxation and spending that much like California, there is little hope regardless of who is in the White House. We are the poster child for the effects of long term democrat policies where the least productive are sustained by the most productive. The problem is that wealthy people and businesses aren't stuck here. They can and are moving in droves to offshore markets. So all that will be left are the usual outcasts who are trying to legitimize their aberrant lifestyles or failures through legislative acceptance. So, please vote for Obama, and continue to be lead to the gallows by his masters in organized labor. When the wealthy and their jobs are gone, you can work in a government salt mine or whatever is left.

The economy will do better once the tentacles of Obamacare are removed from the books. The looming taxes, fees and penalties on the middle class from Obamacare will help folks buy more, that changes everything.

@Chris - exactly, Illinois is an example of what progressive policies will do at the national level.
But people think everything is FREE because Obama said so. Illinois is bankrupt because we keep voting democratic. Wake up people.

I do not care who will be the next President. I offer how to create jobs and fight climate change.
CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL
GHGs HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH CLIMATE CHANGE!!!!!!!
1. Government of Zimbabwe (1990-2005) order to cut 21% of forests for crop production
RESULT: area with drought history, became SEVERE DROUGHT.
2. From 2000 and 2012 killer beetles destroyed more than 100,000,000 acres of forests In USA and Canada.
2. Are these dead forests evaporate additional water from soil, or increase humidity in air and probabilities of rain?
THESE DEAD FORESTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DROUGHT OF 2010, 2011, 2012, FOR HURRICANES LIKE SANDY!!!!

1. We must build small power plants inside affected forests to produce electricity, hot water and heat from the cheapest wood energy.
2. We must clean our ponds, streams, creeks, rivers, lakes, build reservoirs to collect spring water,
3 We must build systems of relocation of water from flooding area to drought.

It will create jobs with huge profit from electricity production and increasing crop production from farmers fields.

PREVENTION! PREVENTION! PREVENTION!!!
Prevention is always cheaper than emergency spending.
FEMA, EPA must be reorganized from spending organization to FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION!!!
We could start these directions right now with huge profit, instead of disasters. These jobs will never go overseas despite globalization of today level.

Well everyone, it wasn't bush's fault for the economic fail, it was actually.... Clinton's fault. He deregulated the banks in his last part of his term. It's a fact. Well what does that mean? Well it allowed banks to gamble with our money and make loans, a lot of loans, risky loans and it caused a housing melt down and it also caused banks to stop giving credit to business like small businesses that needed that to hire people, give benefits and so on. So it caused businesses to fail, layoff people stop buying new product. Which caused a economic collapse. You all make not believe it but bush tried 17 times to regulate the banks and the democrats refused to sign it 17 times. Look it up its a fact. Look I'm not a bush fan but we have to stop blaming him for every thing. No president was perfect not even Clinton or Reagan.

As far as Obama ya it does take longer than 4 years but we are going the wrong way.
Romney is a better choice based on the facts. I'm sorry if you all want to ignore what's been going on the last for years, but if you look at what Romney has accomplished with building failing businesses, bipartisan decisions in mass. (Which is why people call him a flip flopper) and the fact he never took a dime from his job a govnoner or from the Olympics that's character. He may be wealthy, but news flash so is Obama! Romney had a job and earned it, Obama was a ????? What jobs has he had? Community organizer? Romney gave 100% of his inheritance to charity, yes 100%. The rest he earned. Listen I could go on and on. I am an independent and i did like what Obama had to say in 2008 I listened and I really thought he was different. But I'm a women, a small business owner wife and mother and in not better off than 4 years ago and my customers are not. I've read up and did my homework I don't care about birth control or all that war on women I care about my future. My rights and my country and I think we're in the wrong path. But we live in the USA and we are all able to vote, make our on opinion and have freedoms other country's don't have and I think these rights are in jeopardy. Do everyone get out and vote either way.

James don't forget NO BUDGET plan ever!!!!! Our president and the democrat Harry Reid is required by law!!!! To have a budget! Every other siting president did it but not out current one. It's against the law! But yet no one cares!
Broken promises, telling us he will reduce our deficit in his first term! Oh ya blame bush. He knew what our deficit was he was campaigning, he knew what he was getting himself into and made all these promises and yet you all think Romney's the liar.

Lady Gaga and Lindsay Lohan are for Obama.

While all of you complain about which candidate will be worse for the country, I'm going to waste my vote on Johnson. At least then I won't be voting for the status quo of more spending and debt and less freedom.

All I have to say is that if we are to believe any/all of the political ads on tv, in print, on line, on the radio...we shouldn't vote for anyone...they are all liars, tax evaders, frauds, flip floppers, deadbeats, anti someone or something like women, seniors, minorities...think you get the point. I wish there would be one candidate who would just stick to telling their point of view on an issue, stay consistent and not throw crap at their opponent....just one...

If you were to forgive Obama for all his failed policies, the one thing that that should wake your @ss up is BENGHAZI !!! Lies lies and more lies and the media doesn't have the balls to call him out. Look at all the attention Cindy Sheehan got when her Marine son died... Nobody but Fox News picks up the story of Charles Woods... Anyone who votes for Obama might as well have the blood of four dead Americans on
their hands... Anybody but Obama!!!

Get ready libs for the tea bagging of your life.

None you racist

I like reading all these comments. Very entertaining and uninformative. You've got both sides of the political spectrum arguing about who would be better, by saying that the other party/candidate/pundits are worse liars. If I choose to research numbers myself or with the help of sites like Factcheck.org, I find out that most of everything candidates tell me is a lie. Lying to inflate their numbers or lying about the records of their opponent.

Then we get into who is going to ruin/destroy America. Neither candidate is out to destroy/change America so the entire population is screwed. As the popular vote generally shows, the country is split at any given time roughly 60/40 one way or the other...and that is a little high...closer to 55-45ish. One side will always think the country is going on the wrong direction.

What it ends up boiling down to is the hot button issues (abortion, guns, civil rights.) No matter who we elect, our tax system is a mess. We need taxes to subsidize the government, but everyone wants/demands lower taxes. We overspend on everything, from the military (that spends a majority of it's time not defending our direct borders or our democracy) to the so called entitlement programs that keep us from having a good portion of country in savanna style shanties.

What we could use is somebody who doesn't treat reelection like his only job. Get in their and actually work to balance the budget by trimming from both sides of the aisle.

Yes Dan and mchenry county is run by republicans. And Deborah. Come say that to my face what are you making assumptions because of my ethnic name. Wow. You might wanna check yourself. And again that is a typically republican tactic. And. Obama didn't lie. He actually admitted he was wrong about 9/11/12.... Something republican do not know how to do

Neither candidate is qualified. Neither candidate has the american people in their best interest. Period. Let's be honest. The election is a joke. Either the socialist current leader will win, or Mr. Moneybags will. Regardless the country will continue to run itself into the ground while the rest of the world watches.

Lets all blame someone else for the problems instead of taking the initiative to fix them yourselves. Take a good look at this country. Really. Look at how people parent. Look at how there is no accountability. Look at how people buy their children. Buy their way to the top. Look at how so many people can't even fix a simple household problem. Lets just continue to point fingers at everyone else or the government. People have forgotten what's important. People have forgotten what it means to be a family and work together towards a goal. America has become selfish and it shows. I'm done arguing with ignorant fools. For Deborah to make the assumption that I get government aid because of my name is disgusting. I know slot of good hardworking Hispanic people deb you could learn a thing or two from them and. They work 2 or 3 jobs and no they do not collect government asst. adios

Over than 90% of black voters voted for Obama in 2008.
Who is the rasist?

We gave Obama a chance in 2008. He is not able to live up to his promises.
Look whats happanning in our community. Have we ever had so much crime?
Obama is a failure. Lets give Romney a chance., at least he held a real job. We have to vote for Romney to save our country.

Why do the republicans Hate women so much?
Why do the republicans Hate the elderly so much?
Why do the republicans Hate the middle class so much?
Why do the republicans Hate the American worker so much?
Why do the republicans Hate our veterans of foreign wars so much?
Why do the republicans Hate unemployment benefits so much?
Why do the republicans Hate the poor so much?
Why do the republicans Hate social security so much?
Why do the republicans Hate Medicare and Medicaid so much?
Why do the republicans Hate health care reform so much?
Why do the republicans Hate public education so much?
Why do the republicans Hate minorities so much?
Why do the republicans Hate our public lands and our National Parks so much?
Why do the republicans Love big corporations so much?
Why do the republicans Love big oil so much?
Why do the republicans Love big pharma so much?
Why do the republicans Love hedge fund managers and CEO’s so much?
Why do the republicans Love the 1% so much?
Why does the 99% keep voting AGAINST THEIR BEST INTERESTS so much?

Obama / Biden 2012. "Continuing to clean up the mess of the Republican Great Recession."
It was a huge mess. It's gonna take a while.

If it helps to keep being told that your failures are because of racism or some other "ism" then vote for Obama. Because someone else was successful means they were given preferential treatment over you? Does that make you feel more adequate? Then Obama is your guy.
He has pretty much run everything based on blaming someone else for his failures. You can continue to delude yourselves into believing you'll be successful if you're given a "level playing field." But, the truth is, you will always be a failure. Whether its under socialist policies or capitalist policies. One just gives you a better face saving excuse than the other. I don't share your delusions. Successful people will be o.k. regardless of who is in power. And anyone can be successful regardless of who is in power. So quit wasting your energy looking for someone to blame cause at the end of the day, its all you.

We did vote against our best interest in 2008
Time to make a different choice

It is interesting to see how Obama has tied so much of his campaign rhetoric, campaigning, advertising to Bill Clinton- so much so, that it seems like Clinton is
running... oops, I guess she is... in 2016. It is also interesting to see how many women who support Obama are forgetting Bill's indiscretions, impeachment vote, Travelgate and other travesties of his admin. It was under Clinton, by Executive Order, which allowed Credit Default swaps which turned the mortgage business into a giant casino. I am not quite sure if Obama could/can win without his Clinton's help- and, we all know Bill is doing it for his wife's election run in 2016.

@ A Woman - totally agree with you.

@David - get a grip and provide something besides empty talking points.

BTW, I don't believe anyone has commented yet about how James Biden, (brother to the VP) company received a HUGE multi-million contract to build homes in IRAQ. What, you didn't know? And, should the President win, buckle your seats for a wild ride to the Fiscal Cliff during a lame duck session. And, David, you have obviously a lot of strong sentiment and feelings, but you should check your history books and facts. It is actually positions like yours which are polarizing instead of looking at the political spectrum as a complicated mosaic.

DeMaria, I too am part of the real estate industry, & we all have to share the blame for the housung bubble. The Givernment for easing regulations, Chris Dodd & Barney Frank for their part, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac for insisting lenders make loans regardless of qualifications. Realtors bought into the bubbleas much as the lenders & many Realtors made a lot of money during that time & were happy to ride the wave. So we can't blame everyone else & not take a close look at ourselves. BTW this post will show "reject" but it is not rejected by Patch.

I could list at least 40+ reasons why I am voting for Obama-not enough room here. And basically just one why I would never vote for Romney-he is a liar, or as some more delicately call a 'flip-flopper'. What no Romney supporter has ever been able to answer me is how do you honestly support a self proclaimed 'man of faith' who lies thru his teeth at every opportunity, changes his mind on every issue of his platform based on the audience at hand, promotes scurrilous attacks despite being proven false, e.g. the recent Jeep ads, yet continues to defend them? Is it the 'Lying for the Lord" Mormon premise so ingrained from youth that encourages this effortless and masterful performance or is the man really a sociopath? No one has yet to explain or defend the lies, so thoroughly documented-there are now 34+ volumes of them; but simply deny the existence of them. How can you honestly believe him? Just what is it you are voting for?

3 years with out a budget.......Please tell me another President that has gotten away with that?

Interesting, Q...how you didn't answer the question.

Well, apparently Q, you are capable of responding to my post with an accusation but incapable of responding to the well stated question, demonstrating... hmmm... that Mormon teaching tool of 'don't answer the question asked, but the one that you think should have been asked..." just proves my point. Thank you.

You did not ask a question you made a false statement that are just dem talking points and tried to make it seem like your asking a question......good luck with that.

Obama lied and navy seals died....nuff said.

I wonder what is Obama's religion?

Obama cares about poor people. Why not to take 5 mils from Trump and give it to charity? Why not to show his school records for a good cause, provided he has nothing to hide?

and now the conspiracy theories... if only you knew the facts as well as fiction.

Show us the records Mr. Obama till then there is doubt......why hide them?

David, You make it sound like Republicans hate everything. Do you hate ALL Republicans? It sure sounds that way. Do you have friends who are Republicans? Do you hate them because they are Republicans? You made blanket statements in your post which any intelligent person must kniw are untrue. Why do that? It refects poorly on you. There is a lot of vitriol in many of the posts. We all have our own opinions of who our next President should be. I am voting for Romney/ Ryan because I believe we need a real change. I am not rich, I am a fiscal conservative, & 5 trillion dollars in new debt goes against everything I believe in. BTW this post will also show "reject" but it is not rejected by Patch.

And please tell me what executive position Obama held before President?

Learning on our dime has cost 6 trillion ......time for him to get some real experience else ware. No budgets, can't work with congress.....need I say more?

Go Mitt!!!!!!

I predict a landslide like my buddy Dick Morris.

Liberals are silly arn't they?

I bet come Wednesday, there will be a shortage of shrinks to take care of them all...

Mitt Romney should be the president. Four years ago, Obama was selected. Not elected.

Four years later and people are still blaming Bush which I can't believe. Obama has had plenty of time to right the problems of our country and he has not. He has made most people's situations worse. Time for some fresh blood. Vote Romney

Unfortunately we are at a point way down the road of collapse at the hands of activist politicians and interest groups, a point at which we need to elect the least destructive candidates. In this case that would be Romney. Maybe he can start a turn around. Certainly Obama cannot. He has demonstrated his lack of experience and incompetence and needs to withdraw quietly.

I will not vote for a president who lied and tried to cover up Banghazi and blame a video . I will not vote for someone who will not give the American people the truthful explanation of events . The media is clearly not reporting on this to help president Obama till after the election . This is a disgrace . The Economy is terrible and I do not feel safe with this kind of leadership . Give the families some answers . Why did you do nothing while you watched these brave men being attacked . Why did you blame this on a video for over 2 weeks when on 9/11 you knew it was a terrorist attack .

Just remember, the tea party is alive and well. WIll Mitt have enough back bone to stand up to them? I don't think so. If he is in offce, the Tea Party will exert pressure and he will cave. That will be extremely harmful to us all (except of course, the very wealthy).

I was always told in school that to understand a word you need to break it down into the smaller parts. Let's take Politics for example. Poli or Poly is defined as many. Tics or ticks, are blood sucking parasites. Therefore politics must be many blood sucking parasites.

Okay Bears won 51 to 20 something I will respond to all the comments related to me. I'm a somewhat toasty at the moment.

I would like to recommend the Quarter Quarter policy.. Every Quarter we get rid of a quarter of the current politicians and replace them with new people. It would take 1 year and all the politicians that can't get things done will be replaced..

@eicy Tea party IS alive and well... can I offer you a cup of tea to wash down your fears?

I'll take a spot of tea. 2010 variety.

Romney wears "magic" underwear.google it, very strange.

Clearly a vote for Romney is a vote for a lack of integrity. One who cheats his church and nation out of revenue, one who flip flops at every opportunity and one who has a CLEAR record of screwing the working class.

This poll is horrible.
It only covers the two major parties.

This puts it into a much better perspective.

Lesson # 1:

* U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
* Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
* New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
* National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
* Recent budget cuts: $ 38,500,000,000

Let's now remove 8 zeros and pretend it's a household budget:

* Annual family income: $21,700
* Money the family spent: $38,200
* New debt on the credit card: $16,500
* Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710
* Total budget cuts so far: $3.85

Got It ?????

OK now Lesson # 2:
Here's another way to look at the Debt Ceiling:

Let's say:
You come home from work and find there has been a sewer backup in your neighborhood....

..... and your home has sewage all the way up to your ceilings.

What do you think you should do? ......

1. Raise the ceilings? ..... or,

2. Pump out the crap?

Here's your chance..

Anyone who votes for Obama is clearly uninformed and didn't do their homework. They are delusional. This isn't a plug for Romney either. This is to call out these people who cannot view their surroundings and make an educated decision. There are so many lackies out in this world it's sickening. The number of votes Obama gets just shows how many of these delusional lackies are out in this country. And there are lots and lots of them. SICKENING!

Did Obama propose something different in how to improve on record unemployment, foreclosures, low GDP, credit downgrade and massive accumulated national debt? Not a word except tax the rich, how does that improve and grow an economy? It only gets worse folks.

I am a lifelong Republican who is voting for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. I will return to the Grand Old Party one day, but not until they return to the small government days of Reagan.

You republiCONs will be swallowing all your own stupidity and poison when this is all over...can't freaking wait!!!!! HAHAHA

Time for change, time for Romney!!!

If voting worked, they'd take it away... ;-)

Wow, if this is a cross section of American citizens, it's no wonder we are in the mess we are! Our politicians are just average people like us, they could be any of us...take 15 minutes and read the lunacy above...the Feds aren't the only sad state of affairs in this country. Intelligent conversations, sharing of ideas and ideals, compromise and working together for OUR Country...has been totally lost in the midst of lies, hate and ignorance....from BOTH sides. You should all be ashamed of the the things you say to each other and the hate you spew out over the safety of a computer! How about letting your children read this nonsense? The left and the right have out of control extremist, they both lie, they both preach hate and they accomplish nothing that doesn't benefit them in the long run. We as Americans must stand up and vote for what we feel is best for the country, not our "party". Start rebuilding our country at home with the local vote, pitch in and help, train people to get work, not give them hand outs....listen to the greatest generation, before they are gone....because we are a long way from being a great generation. Get out and vote, exersise your rights...then get ready to pitch in and help, no matter who wins.
Do the right thing, not the easy thing.

I despise the system that divides our nation. So sad. It tears apart friends, families, and neighbors. 80% of the posts above are immature and bullying. What a great Nation we are....

Some powerful information for those on the fence.

http://youtu.be/jHsb17MRAj8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWkUaJId7pM&fb_source=message

Dear Bob
The last time I checked this is not an election between W and Obama . The president knew that this was never about a video . The way the media has avoided this is a total disgrace . He can't have it both ways . If he said it was acts of terror in the rose garden then why talk about a video for over 2 weeks . He still won't talk about it . It is really very disturbing and sad . So many unanswered questions . The Vice President , Hillary and the President need to answer the questions . If any republican was in office the media would be all over this .

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Right in todays news, Romney says that if elected, he will immediately begin to repeal the regulations put on the banks following the mess they caused and weaken unions. Translation: Take money from the middle class and give it to the banks and corporate CEO's. Romney will destroy the middle class.

Is there any truth to the rumors that Obama is moving the election night party from the McCormick Place to Murphy's Bar & Grill in Honolulu? You have a chance to win tickets, no airfare included, if you donate $5 to the Obama 'Real Change is coming, baby' campaign fund today.

The video KC999 refers to is true, but doesn't explain the forces behind the government programs, which were thousands of powerful banking and business lobbyists who spent billions of dollars pressuring congress to pass bills that helped them and in the end crippled us. In 1982, President Reagan persuded congress to pass a law authorizing the use of exotic loans, which in turn started the housing crisis. You tube videos can tell 3 minute snipets of whatever you want, try reading the many books available who are written by pulitzer prize winners, nobel laureates, economists and historians if you want a broad overview of what has really happened over the past 30 years to destroy the middle class and make politicians and CEO's wealthy millionaires and billionaires.

Andrew Sullivan, leftwing blogger for the Atlantic, recently made the assertion that if you "..are white and voted for Obama in 2008 but don't vote for him in 2012, that vote in 2008 doesn't count.."

What he is implying here is that your vote in 2008 was some kind of proof that you aren't prejudiced against black people, but unless you double down, maybe you really are.

Personally, i thought we used up a great portion of the white guilt out there in 2008, electing a man with an intellectually radical past and not much experience to hold the most important job in the country.

However, it's apparent from statements like this one from Sullivan and other similar sentiments from Chris Matthews and Ed Schultz, etc.. that there are still a lot of people who are full of white guilt.

95% of all black voters will vote for Obama. They aren't prejudiced in Andrew Sullivan's eyes.

If 60% of whites vote the incumbent out of office, an incumbent who has led the sorriest economic recovery in history, there will be a lot of people saying that white people are still stuck on skin color.

This fits the liberal narrative...and if you know any liberals, it's ALL about the narrative.

Do you ever wonder why we hold elections on Tuesdays?
Australia holds their elections on Saturday when more people are off work and have more time. Also, it is required by law there, that all citizens of voting age must vote or face a fine. There is 95% voter participation.
Food for thought.

Paul, There is no more danger to the republic than when Congress is in session. If the Congress passed useful laws there would be less need for more laws. Mostly what they do is destructive. You should be happy that the Republicans are keeping us safe from the Congress. Or to put this another way, Paul, if you have problems, just let me know and I will tell you what to do and how and when. But it will cost you. Fair enough?

Who wants 4 more years of this?

Dodd-Frank was passed by Congress, Paul. Try to refinance or get a mortgage. Probably three hundred pages of nonsense and aggravation over three months. This after the government forced the banks to give bad loans to folks so that everyone could own a home. Now that same government is correcting the problem which it caused in the first place with more "laws". And you are worried about the banks? Lawmakers are not like thieves who steal and carry off. They are more like cockroaches which fall into nasty stuff and make a mess. I suppose you point to Illinois as an example of how well a Democraticaly controlled state has done.

McCould
Bush did cut middle class taxes, we all got a huge $300 check.....remember? the millionaires saved an avg. of $100k in taxes, totaling A TRILLION dollars for the last decade. I'm trying to have a fact based discussion while you resort to immature name calling...sad.
Gary, to be clear, I was not blaming you, but rather the aforementioned politicians, lobbyists, CEO's, etc.

McCloud,
Bush inherited a budget surplus from Clinton, and he turned it into a deficit due in large part to his tax cuts.

I'm so glad that Obama has spent so much time since the hurricane devastated the east coast on making sure everyone has food, water and electricity. He certainly does lead by example, doesn't he?

Oh, this didn't happen at a good time for him? Well at least he was able to do a flyover and have some pictures snapped of him looking presidential and acting like he cares before he decided to get back out on the campaign trail.

Perhaps you missed Gov. Christi's comments on the president's response. I think everyone should applaud Gov. Christi for his non-partisan stance and genuine appreciation for the president's help.

McCloud,
I went back and found that the budget deficit/ numbers surplus varies according to the date the numbers were calculated, so I stand corrected. But they are certainly not 10 yr. Projections, but yearly projections. As for the national debt, every president

You have no idea of what you speak of, but that doesn't stop you from voting or voicing an opinion, go figure.

Since Reagan has increased the national debt. When Clinton left office it was at 5 trillion, when Bush left office it was nearly 10 trillion. Obamas first year saw a 3 trillion increase. Point is that runaway spendind started a decade ago.

Seriously McCloud? Are you saying that you're better than me? You certainly have made comments that are incorrect or lack facts, but I at least have the balls to admit if I'm wrong.

CNN released their last election poll yesterday.

It shows a 49%-49% tie!

It also used a voter turnout model based on Democrats +11%.

..and also had Romney whipping Obama by over 20% in the battle for Independents, which has been commonplace in many recent polls.

Does anybody really think that there will be a D+11 turnout tomorrow? 2008's exit polling showed a D+7.. CNN believes that Democrat voters are THAT much more enthusiastic than they were in 2008.

Does CNN remember the last election which was held in 2010?

This is a perfect example of what is referred to as a 'cooked' poll.

CNN is very liberal. Liberals make things fit the narrative. If you know anything about liberals, it's ALL about the narrative.

Just a question for Paul ? What do you do for a living ? And are you financially better off than you were 4 years ago ? President Obama made lots of promises he didn't keep . Where I live I see lots of failed businesses . Lots of restaurants just hanging on by a thread . Don't see many people better off .

In my best Rodney King voice..." cant we all just get along?". Lets sit in a big circle, hold hands, close our eyes and sing "kum by ya" while our world burns... to all of you NOT voting for Obama, dont waste your time trying to argue your point with Liberals, Liberalism it a mental disorder with no know cure.
When the day comes when we are the financial cliff, you know who to push first...

A tie...Maybe we can have co-presidents ? :). One, an Alinsky- trained community organizer where no one remembered him at Occidental College, who voted "present" the majority of the in the Illinois Senate as his formal political training and who is more interested in golf and going on The View then coming clean on the torture and murder of diplomats in Libya and the other a former Governor who turned around a scandal and financial Olympics mess, a very successful pro business person who envisions a strong private sector economy. Obama's only saving grace has been his symbosis with Bill Clinton's campaigning.

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There’s no way to spin this – it’s pure, unadulterated, blatantly obvious media bias, in which information extremely damaging to Barack Obama was kept from the public, to protect the President at a moment of crisis.

CBS News has finally revealed the full contents of the interview Barack Obama gave to Steve Kroft of “60 Minutes” on September 12, 2012 – the day after the terrorist attack in Benghazi, which the President and his people would go on to misrepresent as a “spontaneous protest” for weeks, in addition to stonewalling every inquiry into their handling of consular security before and during the attack.

Yep you are right . They can at least say they are the best of the worst :)

I'm a small business owner Tina, and I'd have to say that I'm not financially better off, but I am an Independent that has voted for both Republicans and Democrats. I vote for the person I think has all Americans interests at heart. All presidents make promises, and can keep them only if members of both parties work together to solve our problems. I simply believe that Obama has honestly tried to make this a better country for all Americans, but has not gotten an ounce of cooperation from the the Republicans. I also don't trust Romney to help the middle class. We find ourselves with a strong possibility that whomever wins will not accomplish much due to the partisan gridlock in congress. I've been trying to say that the whole dam system is the problem, that's not liberalism, it's reality. The political system is geared to, and run by big money, we all lose. I have my opinions, which are formed by research and reading.I try to back them up with facts, not campaign rhetoric.

And Fox is a mouthpiece for the conservatives. Have we covered all the pertinent networks now? I dont pay attention to any of the networks nor the ridiculous attack ads that are run 24/7. I have no idea what half of these politicians stand for because they're too busy trying to destroy each other.

Let's hope America chooses the man who has proven that he can work with the people from the other party to get things done.

Mitt Romney was the governor of a state filled with Democrat legislators. He knows how to reach across the aisle and compromise.

Mitt Romney will not tell Democrats that they aren't invited to meetings because "i won", compare and contrast to the current president.

We need a leader with a good business acumen and the ability to compromise for the betterment of all. That's Mitt Romney.

It takes only one congressman or senator to block a bill, no matter who controls the house or senate. Filibusters, or the threat of them, effectively kill or delay 60% of all proposed legislation.

Does anybody want to make a bet on the exit polls party ID split for the election tomorrow?

The 2008 election had a Democrat +8% result.

I'm betting that it will be a 'R'+ number tomorrow..

The majority of the pollsters, including ABC, CBS, CNN, etc.. are using 'D'+ anywhere from 3% to 11%.

Ain't gonna happen. It's just pure liberal delusions to suit the narrative.

Paul, I do not believe Obama has tried to help small businesses at all . Romney will work with everyone on both sides . He is a businessman . I don't know how a small business person could think they are better off . Look at unemployment and welfare . How is he helping your business and other small businesses . How can you trust the president when he hasn't come through with his last election promises ?

I hope no matter who wins things get better for everyone .

One thing is certain. Whomever wins will take credit for anything that goes right or gets better, and it eventually will get better, and blame the other for anything that goes wrong or gets worse.

No, I'm not, wrong assumption. The statement is in reference to the future.

23 million unemployed has nothing to do with any legislation, but rather the fact that corporate america is sending jobs overseas so that they can reap historic profits with complete disregard of it's affect on the economy or the middle class. As for foreclosures...that was on the horizon by 2006. You need to read the story behind it rather than say that some bill he passed caused record foreclosures, that's just absurd.

No McCloud, I'll say it one more time because you obviously haven't been paying attention. Stop reading headlines and start loking deeper into the problem. The bill you are speaking of was a watered down version of the original one proposed. Why was it watered down and thus largely flawed? Because of intense pressure on politicians from the banking and financial industries through thousands of lobbyists spending milions of dollars to keep any meaningful reform from occurring. Googling won't show you that, but you already know that, don't you?

More small businesses have closed down in the past 4 years than the Great Depression.
The man has total disregard for American business. All he is concerned about is raising taxes to redistribute the wealth to support his programs. A Secretary of Business! More government! The man has never signed the front of a paycheck in his life. He has no business acumen at all. None. Zero.

As for Obamacare fees, that had absolutely nothing to do with the millions of jobs that have been lost to China, India and other countries tbat offer subsidies, cheap labor and unfair trade practices. IBM now has more Indian employees than.American employees. That trend started long before Obama took office.

Romney will redistribute the wealth. Unfortunately it will go from our pockets to the rich.

Romney reminds me of a greasy car salesman, and it seems to me that people only are voting for him because they want to see more "change" than we've had with Obama. This is why the US goes back and forth and back and forth between Republic and Democrat and NOTHING ever changes! I don't love Obama, but I can say that he has done one thing that has significantly changed my life, and that is with Obamacare. Obamacare makes sense. He's also repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell, which was another big movement of his. It is hard to come by a president that will take actions that he thinks are right and not just actions that he thinks are going to get him re-elected.

In a global market labor costs are a big factor as you must know. If I am selling widgets for four times another manufactuer, I better get my costs down or I will be out of business. The fact is that the American standard of living went up way too fast after WWII to be sustainable mostly based on inflated dollars printed by your beloved government. If stuff was not made in China etc, we would have shoes at 500 dollars and all that stuff at Home Depot etc at ten times what it is now. The fact that your politicians pandered alot of this into existence is also partially responsible. I suppose you would rather have American industries g out of business. Boy, that would really help. You sound like you are envious of people and/or companies with money. Not very useful. Maybe you should worry more about how you can become more successful. The only way my money can be redistributed is to have it taxed and then given to someone who did not earn it. My goal then would be to be one of the ones who didn't earn it and therefore get it from you. I seriously doubt that Romney wants to raise taxes for that purpose but changey hopey does.

Also, please keep in mind that it's hard to totally change a country in 4 years. Give him a little longer and don't just cut Obama off just when he's started. If you think a job market can be turned around in 4 years, especially after Bush was president, then you are ignorant.

I predict Obama will take an early lead tomorrow, until the republicans get off of work...

Obama has now and had then 4 years ago no experience whatsoever to run a corporation as large as the US. Remember he was tutored in Crook County, State of Corrupt Illinois and City of Corrupt Chicago by some seasoned Democratic veterans, need say anymore. Vote for Mitt who has a proven track record of success and experience in business and politics to get us out of this mess.

http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2011/01/18/how-offshoring-trend-could-prolong-jobless-recovery-hackett-group/

As I said, the standard of living here is comong down and will continue to go down. We might even have to cook, clean, do our own windows, lawns, snow shoveling, laundry, have only one car, not fly very often, have one or two pair of shoes and trousers, smaller houses or no house, etc. Even if the jobs "come back", the wages will be lower.

Heading off to England. I just want to say to say I hope you really enjoy the next four years should Mittens win. And good luck- you're going to need it. I would love to read your comments when the Mittster totally destroys what's left of our democracy in order to pay back all those rich pals for stealing the election for him. Face it, Romney is the biggest liar to ever run for president, and if he is elected, he'll soon prove it. No ethics, no morals, and no care for all of the sheep he's fooled. Your taxes will be going up, the deficit will increase even more, and you will most likely be joining the ranks of the lower class if you're not there already. And with no regulations, expect more pollution in the air and the water. And don't expect the FDA to warn you about bad food or medicine. All that beauty you can find around the country? Sorry, the oil and coal industries will make sure they don't exist anymore. And you know how much fun Sandy was? Don't worry, another fun storm is sure to hit. McCloud, a special call out for you. A genuine member of the Fox electorate who knows less than people who don't even watch the news. I really hope you get what you deserve. Of course don't expect me or my friends to bail you out when you're broke. Why should we care when you can't offer us anything. You are simply too insignificant. You know, it's all about 'me' in this Ayn Rand world, right? What ever happens, you are responsible . Good luck there, little buddy.

This table is from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It shows that overseas employment by U.S. multinational corporations rose from 7.9 million to 10.3 million and their domestic (U.S.) employment fell from 24 million to 21.1 million from 1999 to 2009. Table 1. Employment, Capital Expenditures, and Sales by U.S. Multinational Companies for Selected Years
Millions of employees Billions of dollars
U.S. U.S. Majority- Capital expenditures Sales/1/
multinational parents owned U.S. U.S. Majority- U.S. Majority-
companies foreign multinational parents owned parents owned
affiliates companies foreign foreign
affiliates affiliates
1989 ................................... 24.8 19.6 5.2 n.a. n.a. n.a. 3,329.4 1,093.8
1994 ........................................ 25.1 19.3 5.8 n.a. n.a. n.a. 4,148.6 1,494.9
1999/2/ ........................................ 31.9 24.0 7.9 n.a. n.a. n.a. 6,271.5 2,306.7
2004 ....................................... 31.5 22.4 9.0 n.a. n.a. n.a. 7,523.0 3,442.3
2007 ....................................... 33.2 22.8 10.4 679.2 506.0 173.2 9,194.8 4,990.7
2008/3/ ....................................... 32.7 22.3 10.4 685.1 497.8 187.3 9,296.7 5,483.1
2009/4/ ………………………………… 31.3 21.1 10.3 544.2 394.7 149.5 7,818.5 4,885.4

A little look at what others see when they look at America.

OBAMA----IS FOR AMNESTY FOR 15 MILLION ILLEGALS WHICH I OPPOSE.

ROMNEY IS FOR JOB OUTSOURCING ---CUTS IN PENSIONS----I OPPOSE THAT..

SO I'M NOT VOTING FOR THE FIRST TIME...ILLINOIS LOOKS LIKE IS GOING FOR OBAMA.. NEITHER CANDIDATE REPRESENT MY POLITICAL VIEWS.
JOB OUTSOURCING IS AMERICA # 1 PROBLEM.... ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS AMERICA # 2 PROBLEM----LEGAL IMMIGRATION SHOULD BE ENDED , WE DO NOT HAVE THE JOBS ANYMORE TO CONTINUE WITH LEGAL IMMIGRATION.

Anyone playing the race card is automatically discounted as an Obama hack. I don't care *what* someone's skin color is (I married a man of color, and we've been happily married for 9 years, two children). If you're a terrible leader and President, that's the bottom line. If they can't blame Bush, I guess these folks will try to blame just about anyone. As for me, I voted for Gary Johnson. Illinois will go to Obummer anyway, and I'm happy to vote for a human being I actually agree with almost 100% on every issue.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/01/senate-republican-filibuster_n_790303.html

It's all about Ohio and I think the polls have it wrong, again. Mr. At-Best-Average (Obama) is in serious trouble.

Only 503,813 Democrats have already voted or requested for an absentee ballot. That number may seem like a lot, but that number is 181,275 fewer than in 2008. If 100,000 of those fewer votes came from Cuyahoga County, Obama will be in trouble. The problem for Obama is how much the Republicans have improved since 2008. The data suggests that 448,357. Republicans have either voted early or have requested an absentee ballot. That is an increase of 75,858 voters from 2008. If this data is indeed correct, then it appears that Romney has accomplished the first key to victory.

Second key is Hamilton. Romney carries a 7 point advantage in Hamilton county and he should win by at least 5.

Third key is Romney needs large turnouts from Putnam, Holmes, Warren, Auglaize and Union. He leads comfortably in those counties but can he mobilize enough of them to offset Cuyahoga, I think so.

Most pollsters are way too optimistic on Cuyahoga county coming out in droves tomorrow for Mr. At-Best-Average. It ain't going to happen.

I agree with George Will, 321-217. Mr. Flip-Flopper wins and I know he can't do any worse than the current underachiever.

Obama 2008 - HOPE AND CHANGE
Obama 2012 - MOPE AND BLAME

Damn, I regret voting for Jimmy Carter 2.0 but what was I supposed to do? Vote for a ticket that would have placed that loon Sarah Barracuda just one 80 y/o heartbeat away from the office? I love this country too much.

By the way, I think that Jimmy Carter is a decent, good, honest and honorable man. He was just a horrible president.

321-217, Mr. Flip-Flopper will beat Mr. At-Best-Average. Come back to this poll Wednesday to congratulate me on mine and George Will's prediction.

This year, our own federal government, through the Department of Health and Human Services, mandated a new and narrow definition of “religious employer.” This unprecedented action could force the punishment or even closure of faith-based soup kitchens, schools and hospitals because these institutions would not fit under the federal government’s definition of “religious.” It is an ominous sign when the federal government issues the edict that Catholic Charities and other religious employers are not religious. The mandate is both illegal and unjust, and constitutes an unprecedented affront to religious liberty.1 As we did in the Fortnight for Freedom, we continue to ask the laity to pray and be active in opposing this mandate that we feel is a violation of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution as well as other federal laws.

You are patently incorrect. Hence the lawsuit filed by the Catholic Church. Check your sources and stop spreading lies.

Visit this link and get educated on the facts, not here-say... http://www.ilcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/Oct28-Nov4ElectionReligiousLiberty.pdf

I would like to add, Bernie, that as a Catholic mother, I investigated the ACA and found the US Bishops feigned outrage and their response, the Fortnight for Freedom, a sham. Their intrusion into politics, mixing church and state, decrying the greatest offense to religious liberty to be contraceptive coverage and marriage equality, while at the same time condemning & chastising Catholic nuns for caring for the 'least of these' to be the utmost in hypocrisy. I cannot speak for the bishops nor attempt to explain their hidden agenda, but they lack moral authority as Shepherds in protecting the most innocent among us. Where was their indignation & outrage during their 60+ year cover up of pederast priests? Or their outcry after Roe v Wade or every year since? They should have been marching in the streets. And apologizing constantly to every victim. Where was the Fortnight for Freedom then? What about routine, mandated vaccines made from aborted fetuses-their stance is that it is 'permissable for the greater good'. Our own Shepherds have let us down. Yes, we do need to pray. Fervently. For our church and our elected leaders.

The evangelical vote is in and it's over for Obama.
They did not show up in 2008.

To all you demented republiCONs...with a special shout out to McClown...as you all head back under your mossy rocks for the next 4 years...just know...you will not be missed! Here is a big HAHAHA in your faces...good bye...and good riddance.

The lefties sound mad and yes I mean mad both ways. Dangerous people who are self destructive.

Hey...Deborah. ZERO. You might want to read up north in these comments to find where I first answered your obnoxious question. LoL... Oh and...a special bye bye to you too as you slither beneath your rock.

Well it looks like the Democrats DID have a solid election strategy in Pennsylvania.

Their method for trying to win involved kicking out 60 elected Republican poll watchers from Democrat area polling stations.

These are paid, elected, positions.

Who among us would disagree that at every voting place that there should be at least ONE Democrat and ONE Republican to witness the process and bring up questions of fidelity? Nobody. It's totally fair.

Yet, in Philadelphia, the Democrats, supported by the election commissioner, who is also a Democrat, had the audacity to physically kick out all of the Republican poll watchers.. lawyers have filed for an injunction since this happened early this morning and it is being overturned, but which party wants to suppress the vote?

Oh, and there are reports that one of the poll watchers was a lady who was assaulted as they booted her ass out of the polling station.

We know which party actually respects women..and it's not the Democrats.

Alice, isn't it about time that women stop whining about "women's issues" and take responsibility and take care of themselves? Women complain that they want "equal rights" and yet they want candidates sympathetic to women. Which is it? You cannot have it both ways.

Janet & Penny, Totally agree, I couldn't have said it better!

We are saved!

For those filled with venom and hate, it would be wise to review the words of Lincoln at his first inaugural, facing much darker times: "We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature." Let us all, citizens, elected officials ascribe to the better angels of our nature.

Hey, just sayin, it looks like you'll continue to get your government aid.

Time to start working together on the multitude of challenges that we face. Congress and the Obama administration need to find common ground and compromise and work for a better future. No more name calling, finger pointing or ideolgical rigidity that holds our country hostage.

No worries. Sooner or later the political and economic realities will catch up to these stupid people. But you really can't blame them. They are just slow.

Congrats to the OBAMA voters,I guess extra welfare, food stamps and obama phone recipients means extra voters. America better get some implants, because the government tit isnt that big..

My question is: What year will he stop blaming Bush and take some personal responsibility?
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 or never.

10:44 am on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Just Sayin: Janet & Penny...You are both embarrassments as women.

Could you explain that comment please. We are embarrassments because we are capable of taking care of ourselves and standing up for our own rights and do not need the Democrats to take care of the "little woman"? I am actually pretty proud of the fact that I can take care of myself.

Just Sayin,

You are correct but you are going downhill.

To all the liberals, if only your parents believed in abortion and free contraceptives , nobody would have to listen to your 1/2 wit comments...

What a bunch of sore losers.... Can't stand the thought of the black man getting another 4 years and just when you thought we might be able to return to the 1950's!
Boo Hoo. Your right wingers should get the message ( your party is out of touch).

Sorry my guy lost, but I'm not overly confident either one has the will to do what needs to be done to move the ENTIRE COUNTRY in the right direction. The wreck is coming regardless of who is living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. We don't need an ideologue from either side of the aisle, just a guy that would say "political philosophy be damned, I'm going to rescue the country". But perhaps a country only gets one of those kind of leaders in its history. We've likely had ours already.

There is no doubt I'll probably pay more in taxes over the next four years, just a little less beer money I guess. Maybe a good jobs program would be to teach Americans how to speak Chinese so we can all move overseas and work those jobs that got outsourced. Won't be many new ones here anytime soon.

At the end of the day, so long as all the politicians leave my rights intact (i.e let me go to church unencumbered, let me go to the woods and hunt with my boys ocassionally, and let me use whatever damn lightbulb I want - guess that makes me a clinger) I can pretty much ebb and flow with the political tide of the day. But, it is kind of like seeing your son fall in love with the hottest chick in town - you know she's going to spend all his money, break his heart and when its over he's gonna regret he even looked at her twice. But some lessons are better learned the hard way.

I bid all you fellow Americans good luck in the coming storm.