“The power under the constitution will always be in the people. It is entrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain limited period, to representatives of their own choosing; and whenever it is executed contrary to their interest, or not agreeable to their wishes, their servants can and undoubtedly will, be recalled.”

~ George Washington (1787)

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

"It's the Economy, stupid!"

Bill Clinton said it, it's true still.  This is what the election is really about -- the economy.  It's Obama's weakest point (which is truly frightening, considering his "strengths"), because he's only hindered the economy, not helped it.
After a few days fighting the Bain wars, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney pivot today — but in telling directions.  While Obama tries talking about senior citizens and veterans, Romney pulls the debate right back to the economy in his new ad, “Stories from the Obama Economy,” which could have been shortened to just “Obamanomics.”  It’s the subject that Obama keeps avoiding, while Romney keeps hammering on it:
The new ad from the Romney campaign is at the link -- go and enjoy it.  And pass it on.