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Obama Widens Lead in New Jersey Over Romney

The latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll has the president increasing his lead over Mitt Romney in New Jersey.

 

On the eve of tonight’s first presidential debate, likely New Jersey voters give President Barack Obama a 17-point lead over former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney — a three-point increase since August.

According to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll, 56 percent of New Jersey voters say they prefer Obama while 39 percent support Romney. Another 2 percent would like to see someone else, and only 4 percent are undecided.

Reflecting a national trend since the Democratic convention, voters have become slightly more positive about Obama over the past month: 56 percent now hold a favorable impression, up two points since August, while 39 percent view him unfavorably, unchanged over the past month. During the same time, voters have become increasingly negative about Romney. While 38 percent continue to view him favorably, 54 percent are now unfavorable, up five points from August.

The “economy and jobs” remains the most important election issue by far, named by 56 percent of voters. The president continues to be seen as better able to manage the economy with a 52 percent to 43 percent edge over the challenger. Many fewer voters (10 percent) pick the federal budget deficit as most important, followed by education at 9 percent and “Social Security and Medicare” at 6 percent. Romney holds nearly a 3 to 1 edge (66 percent to 23 percent) among voters who name the budget as the most important issue.

“This poll reflects recent national trends,” said David Redlawsk, director of the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll and professor of political science at Rutgers University. “Romney’s missteps on Libya and his ‘47 percent’ comments may have had effects, though he was already well behind here. We’ve also seen a pickup in voters who say they are Democrats, which is reflected in the poll’s partisan makeup. More people calling themselves Democrats means higher Obama numbers.”

The results are from a poll of 790 registered voters conducted statewide among both landline and cell phone households from Sept. 27 to Sept. 30. Within this sample, 645 respondents are identified as likely voters and are the subjects of this release. The likely voter sample has a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percentage points.

Obama Increases large Lead

Obama’s increased lead is due to several factors. Voters have become more likely to self-identify as Democrats, 95 percent of whom now support Obama. Romney, too, has solidified support among his party, as 94 percent of Republicans are now in his camp, up 11 points since August. Undecided voters and those wishing for another choice have dropped by half, as only 6 percent of likely voters cannot choose between the challenger and incumbent, with the president gaining a larger share of formerly undecided voters.

Most importantly, men have become more supportive of Obama. He now leads among men, 53 percent to 42 percent, compared to a 45 percent to 42 percent lead a month ago. Women remain stronger supporters, with 58 percent for Obama, and 36 percent for Romney, but the previously wide gender gap has closed considerably in recent weeks.

More independents are supporting Obama than when last polled. Romney also gained among this group, as fewer independents remain undecided. Obama now leads among independents, 47 percent to 39 percent, compared to 44 percent to 36 percent last month.

“The president’s improving numbers among men, combined with the fact that more younger voters, women and minority voters are entering the likely voter pool than last month, accounts for much of his gain in New Jersey,” said Redlawsk. “If groups that traditionally support the president are increasingly likely to vote, then his position in New Jersey is probably not at risk.”

White voters favor Romney by a single point, 47 percent to 46 percent. Nonwhite voters overwhelmingly prefer Obama and comprise nearly 30 percent of likely voters. The Republican holds a seven-point lead among Catholics and a five-point edge among likely voters 65 or older. In contrast, more than half of voters in all other age groups support Obama, with those ages 18 to 34 and 50 to 64 most likely to vote for him, at 63 percent and 62 percent respectively.

Regionally, voters in the shore and exurban counties of New Jersey are stronger Romney supporters, by 11 points and 25 points, respectively. Urban, suburban and south Jersey voters are all strong for Obama, with urban voters overwhelming for the president.

Democratic Ticket Still More Likeable

Likely voters are more positive about Obama personally and more negative about Romney than a month ago. While 56 percent of all likely voters have a favorable impression of Obama, he does not do as well among independents (48 percent). Romney does slightly better among independents at 40 percent favorable, than he does overall (38 percent), a 4-point improvement among independents since August. Romney also receives a huge favorability boost from his own party —90 percent of Republicans now have a favorable impression of him, compared to just 78 percent before the Republican National Convention. In comparison, 94 percent of Democrats like Obama, virtually unchanged over the past month.

“The Republican National Convention did at least one thing it was meant to do. It greatly improved Romney’s standing among his base voters and somewhat improved how independents perceive him,” said Redlawsk.

Likely voters are generally less favorable toward Vice President Joe Biden than they are toward Obama: 49 percent have a favorable impression of Biden, with 39 percent unfavorable. Voters are slightly less negative toward Paul Ryan than they are toward Romney, though Ryan is still viewed unfavorably overall, 36 percent favorable to 48 percent unfavorable.

While the earlier gender gap has closed somewhat, women remain much less positive about Romney than do men while there is now no gender difference in feelings about Obama. Thirty-four percent of women feel favorable toward Romney, compared to 42 percent of men. But while women’s favorability toward Obama declined six points to 57 percent, men increased their rating by nine points to 56 percent favorable. Obama is now viewed as more likeable by both genders.

Changes in favorability among income groups shows some unexpected patterns in the face of Romney’s “47 percent” comments about those he does not believe will support him. The lowest income New Jersey voters, those with less than $50,000 in household income, have become somewhat more favorable toward Romney in the last month, increasing from 33 percent favorable (55 percent unfavorable) to 38 percent favorable (51 percent unfavorable). At the same time, those earning more than $150,000 show little change, barely moving from 44 percent favorable (48 percent unfavorable) to 43 percent favorable (50 percent unfavorable). Voters between these income groups have become significantly more unfavorable toward the Republican challenger.

“It does not look like Romney’s widely reported comments actually moved lower-income voters further away from him,” noted Redlawsk. “In fact, lowest-income group became slightly more likely to vote for Romney over the past month, rather than less likely. On the other hand, middle class voters with incomes between $50,000 and $150,000 are the ones who moved in Obama’s direction, while those who make more show relatively little change.”

Voters Pick Obama On Economy; Romney as Strong Leader

More than half of likely voters name the economy as their most important issue in the election—though this is down six points from August. No other issue comes close to the economy as most important to voters. Among voters who care most about the economy, 52 percent say Obama is the right candidate to handle the issue, while 43 percent say Romney would do the better job.

More voters (28 percent) say “strong leader” is the quality they want most in a presidential candidate; among these voters, Romney is preferred 61 percent to 35 percent, an increase for Romney of seven points since August. But the next two qualities – “cares about me” (19 percent choose this quality) and “shares my values” (17 percent) clearly play into Obama’s strengths, as voters who want those qualities strongly support Obama. The president wins on values, 67 percent to 31 percent, and overwhelms Romney on caring, 80 percent to 14 percent. While Obama support among voters choosing “cares about me” has changed little, “shares my values” voters have moved strongly into Obama’s column, up 18 points in the past month. These voters eliminate any advantage Romney has on leadership.

Interest in the election is high among most registered voters. Almost three-quarters (73 percent) report they are “very interested,” while 23 percent are “somewhat interested” and 4 percent are “not interested at all.”  Among those who are deemed likely voters based on history, turnout intent, political interest and campaign interest, an overwhelming 88 percent say they are “very interested” in this year’s presidential election.

“If there is an enthusiasm gap for Democrats, or at least compared to past elections, we’re not seeing it very clearly in New Jersey,” said Redlawsk. “At least among registered voters, interest is quite strong, and turnout appears likely to be similar to past presidential elections here.”

Related Topics: 47 percent, Barack Obama, Debates, Eagleton poll, Mitt Romey, New Jersey Authors, and Rutgers Poll

Chris Romanow

11:21 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

jimmy carter was in the "lead" too

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Ric

4:16 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

And how does this compare to where George Washington, Benjamin Harrison, Dwight Eisenhower, Ulysses S Grant were at this point? How does it compare to Caesar Augustus standing while he was chasing Marc Anthony and Cleopatra? What about Sitting Bull? And of course Pretty Boy Floyd? They have as much bearing on this race as a president elected almost forty years ago.

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Martin

6:37 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Fox News has declared the WINNER of tonight's debate is...
Romney (Version 6.0, Restart # 4).

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Ric

6:42 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Martin, have you noticed that the quality of Fox News has risen dramatically ever since they hired the Long Island Medium to head the news division.

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Jamie Savoie

7:50 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

I agree. Also, most of today's polls initiated by socialist democrats are skewed and more weighted with democrats. Follow the national polls only. You can't believe any reports from ABC, NBC, CNBC, CNN, or CBS. They are all criminal lenterprises now. They no longer do journalism. Very sad....

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Ric

9:19 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

@Jamie. Talk about skewed polls, the ones conducted by fascists right wing republicans are not good for anything other than a great laugh. The Long Island medium is more accurate and honest.

Local

11:24 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Christie neglected to use $300 million dollars in federal foreclosure aid for 2 years. Is struggling New Jersey happy with that fact?

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bo bo bagens

11:28 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Apparently struggling NJ doesn't care that Obama has increased the debt by $7 trillion and given us 45 straight months of unemployment. Struggling NJ hates high property taxes but likes to support the great Obama on the road to bankruptcy.

National Debt = $16 Trillion and rising
Annual interest payments on $16 trillon = $300 Billion
Borrowing from China to give out free stuff - PRICELESS

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Dentss Dunnagun

5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

struggling new jersey just want property tax relief ....FAST ! FASTER ,FASTEST !

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Chris

2:02 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Do you really think he forgot it? no.................. Thats a Republican, yes.
I'll see if it works for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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jerseytomato

6:24 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

'Foreclosure aid?" Seriously?

Mrgrumpass

11:46 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Bo Bo
You got it right; BHO will lead us down a dark and difficult road! I don't want my family to suffer for the slacker citizens votes! R&R is the way to go!!!!!

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Stephen Lyford

12:54 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Actually 'bo bo' and those of you who are anti-Obama are wrong. You all have a very convenient memory, acting like our nation was sitting pretty at the end of G. W. Bush's tenure in office, where the truth is the exact opposite. GWB squandered a budget SURPLUS, put us into 2 wars from which it is incredibly difficult to remove ourselves, and basically put us into the deep deep economic hole from which we are slowly but surely climbing. You won't believe me, you'll stick your fingers in your ears and close your eyes and go "NONONONO", and you won't change your votes. You all have a very, very narrow vision of our country, which is an ignorant stance. Widen your gaze.

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Caroline Hawkins

3:31 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

agree agree!! If Obama is over running R&R, what has happened to the people that are poor and some that have become homeless?? What did they do move in with someone else?

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Chris

2:04 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

So sad?????????????????????

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jerseytomato

6:30 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

stephen Lyford-

Bush didn't 'squander a surplus." Democrats were in control of the spending - REMEMBER?

Typical liberal drivel to say 'Bush put us in two wars." How many countries do you suppose Obama has placed troops? Ever heard of the 'Arab Spring?' Are you aware that as I type this, there are 22 countries screaming, 'Death to America?'

Incidentally, we are not 'climbing out of a deep, deep economic hole.' Obama has taken the National Deficit to unprecidented, astronomical numbers. Bush's deficit pales in comparison to Obama's. Do the math.

Local

11:47 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Christie sat on Fed. Funds as NJ Struggles, Why did he refuse to use $300 million dollars in NJ foreclosure aid??????????

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john biller

11:49 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Yup, hate to say it but its the high urban entitilement people of NJ that want Obama....dont they know the entitlement programs get cut by both in 2013 as there is no more money! Duh. Whats the population of illegel Mexican immigrants in NJ that take away entry level jobs from US workers and welfare people. They double dip, not only dont pay income taxes (bad), but ship alot of money overseas (bad) and gorssly abuse our welfare, health and education systems (bad) with their anchor kids and illegal moms. A triple scam that we pay for. Amd BO recently just legalized 1.6 young working age illegals to compete for few job s there are with USA born people. How dumb can you be to vote for hi while your kid and maybe you cant find a job or is grossly underemployed. BO uses the courts to protect the illegals and help them out.

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bo bo bagens

12:02 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

http://www.dailyyonder.com/barack-obamas-vote-cities-overwhelmed-rural/2008/11/19/1767

Look at NJ failures. The Abbott schools don't work. The cities like Camden and Trenton and Jersey City are failing DESPITE the billions of dollars spend each year.

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Caroline Hawkins

3:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Can I ask this? I get $758.00 a month social security, I was told by my caseworker that I couldn't get food stamps, I get to much money!

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Chris

2:07 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Grow up, and repeat that you know.

Joe R

11:52 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

If you like corporate oligarchs and Bushonomics part two, then by all means, vote for Romney. Bush was going to run the US like a business, he was going to be the CEO president, just like Romney promises. Bush ran America like ENRON or WorldCom, Romney will do the same.

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bo bo bagens

11:59 am on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

LOL Joe R!! Obama runs the country like a drunken community organizer. if you want to see the national debt rise to $25 trillion - don't forget it being unpatriotic and irresponsible - then by all means vote for Obama. If you want to see unemployment stay at 9% forever, vote for Obama. If you want to watch the value of your houses decline further and pay higher property taxes, vote for Obama. If you want to see more Americans killed over a video, er I mean lack of security, vote for Obama.

Let's ask more questions from USA Today

President Obama, you said soon after taking office in 2009 that if you didn't turn around the economy within three years, your presidency would be a "one-term proposition." Well, here we are in 2012. Economic growth is extremely sluggish, 12.5 million Americans are unemployed and a record 46.7 million are on food stamps. When is it time to stop blaming Republicans for this problem, and why would four more years of your policies make it better?

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Dentss Dunnagun

12:01 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney ran Bain capital one of the most successful companies around .....unlike a Corzine which destroyed a 100 year old firm in under two years all the while vaporizing 1.4 billion (without ever seeing the inside of a jail thanks to his get out of jail card courtesy of O'man) .....same as what most democrats have been doing to this state for two decades..... stealing from the taxpayer

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Stephen Lyford

12:56 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Well said Joe! Ever notice that most of those who are Obama detractors and pro-Romney are those that hide behind fake & silly false names here? They need the veil of anonymity in order to spew their negativity. If they had to use their real names, they'd be too cowardly to share their views here.

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Alfred Bundy

2:50 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Only idiots use their real names online. Those who do not are smart enough to know the way the world is and how to be smart and safe. That proves the mentality of NObama, the ILLEGAL TRAITOR'S supporters.

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jerseytomato

6:38 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Joe R - stop it already. You have no idea what Romeny will do - but at least Romeny isn't a hard core Marxist. Let's face it - we know his real name, who his daddy was, where he went to school, what his grades were, and his passport records have been disclosed. He's never been a member of the Communist Party, has never sworn an allegence to Islam, and doesn't hang with the likes of Van Jones, Jarret, Geithner, Dunn, Bennett, etc.

He's not a tax cheat. Moreoer, if this country needs to be ran like a fortune 500 company in order to regain our AAA rating, and reduce our defict, I'm all for it. Your children and their children are already debt slaves to China because Obama has borrowed and printed to give trillions of our tax dollars to those who hate us, and would like to see us dead.

Local

12:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

"If private-equity firms like Bain are as good at remaking companies as they claim, they don't need tax loopholes to make money. If we capped the deductibility of corporate debt, and closed the carried-interest loophole, it would not prevent private-equity firms from buying companies or improving corporate performance. BUT it would reduce the incentives for financial GIMMICKRY and SAVE TAXPAYERS BILLIONS every year. Private-equity firms are excellent at game the rules." James Surowieki, New Yorker Magazine, 1/30/2012.

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jerseytomato

6:48 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

The New York Magazine is a liberal rag. Incidentally, you and James Suroweiki should have submitted the article directly to Barack Obama - before he bailed out GM with your and my taxdollars. We all know he stuffed the pockets of his Union pals and Chicago thugs, and stiffed the shareholders. FYI: Obama wasn't concerned with saving you or me a single red cent with that takeover - or as liberals prefer - bailout.

BTW - if Romeny did what he was accused of while at Bain, he would have been a billionaire instead of a millionaire.

The NYM never metioned that, but the WSJ sure did.

bo bo bagens

12:18 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Any yet in 2010 when the Democrats had 60 Senators they could only muster the courage to pass Obamacare and not raise taxes. I guess they suck.

Tonto, your horse needs water. After you do this, what is the plan to reduce the other $1.2 TRILLION annual deficit due to Entitlement spending being UNPAID for????

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Local

12:27 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

ELIMINATE FILIBUSTER NOW! That's the legislative Tool Obstructionists Republicans Exploited & Abused to hold up & Block Democratic Majority Legislation. So by abusing this once seldom used legislative tool Republicans were & are able to block Democratic legislative efforts.

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Stephen Lyford

12:58 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I second that Tonto! The GOP used a RECORD number of filibusters in Congress during Obama's term. This shows that Republicans are more concerned with being obstructionists, and have little to no interest in crafting useful legislation, or working towards compromises. So, they block block block legislation, then cry about how Obama didn't make any laws to help the country. It's pathetic.

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ed crowley

7:25 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Didn't the Democrats use the fillibuster?

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jerseytomato

7:00 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Harry Reid would love you. 'Democratic Majority Legislation?' Are you referring to the unmitigated, bottomless pit or cesspool of welfare fraud, fake disability claims, and more than 48 million Americans on food stamps? You do realize, that is the Democrats claim to fame?

Thank goodness Filibustering is alive and well! Instead of allowing Republicans to excersise their Congressional right, Obama took it upon himself to 'bypass Congress." Did I mention that's an impeachable offense?
The one saving grace should Obama steal the election, via voter fraud. As the old saying goes: when it comes to the Dems, never underestimate the power of voter fraud. Where was I? Oh yes - should Obama steal the election, there is always that little nagging matter of impeachment waiting. Benghazi would do nicely. How about Fast and Furious?

Thank goodness the Republicans excersized their Congressional right to Filibuster. For the first two years the Marxist was in office, the Dems controlled all three branches. The Democrats demonstrated their inablity to control their outrageous spending. Once Democrats lost the Congress, and Republicans took it back, they chaffed at the thought of a 'budget.' Hence, Harry Reid refused to put a budget together for four years. The only way to try to control the Democrats spending was to filibuster. God Bless the Republicans - at least they tried.

bo bo bagens

12:30 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama spends $1.3 Trillion more than he receives. That's up from $168B just 5 years ago when then Senator Obama and his party controlled both the Senate and House. Some blame the wars and other ghosts of the past but the facts are, Medicare/Medicaid and entitlement spending are the main cause of budget deficits.

If we cut Defense spending by 20% or over $150 B a year, the deficit would still exceed $1.1 Trillion.

That's then added to the $16 trillion we have borrowed on our Bank of China Mastercard today.

http://www.heritage.org/federalbudget/medicare-spending-deficits

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Caroline Hawkins

4:19 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Medicare isn't a entitlements, they are taken out of their pay. So is Social security.

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rosa

5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

So Bobo what do you suggest for our seniors??? Romney and I guess you want to throw them to the curb. Not all seniors have 401 k's. My father was a small buisness man who worked his A$$ off. All he has is Medicare and Social Security.

Please don't even say the vocher system that Romney/Ryan want. It will not be a benefit in my fathers case and so many more seniors in this country.

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jerseytomato

7:03 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Nevermind Medicaid - entitlement spending takes up two thirds of our budget.

Local

12:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

People on Social Security are Victims Romney Says & he doesn't need to care about You, You and the rest of the 47% of Americans. That's reassuring from a President of the United States, isn't it ?

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bo bo bagens

12:57 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I know you cannot follow simple math but the facts are regardless of who is receiving the benefits certainly many in need and also many freeloaders, there is no money to pay for it and these "freebies" are increasing the deficits and debt. Why can't you explain how these UNPAID entitlements will be paid for? Isn't the debt irresponsible and unpatriotic? Oh right, Obama will say anything to anyone to buy their vote. If he cares so much about people, why is the city of Detroit a wasteland? Why is Camden a wasteland? Why don't you try and answer some questions. Show some stats or facts instead of lies and more lies.

here's another one for you. When Obama guts the military and those honorable people find themselves unemployed with the 25 million others and the deficits grow by trillions and we are less safe, what will you do then to help them?

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jerseytomato

7:05 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

You get all of your infomation from MSNBC sound bites? Romeny didn't say that.

cali

12:35 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The only people in this state, or country as a whole, who can HONESTLY say that Obama has done anything positive for them are people living on the government dime. He has done nothing for the regular working citizen. His robinhood philosophy of taking from the rich and giving to the poor has only increased the population of people with their hand out. Sure, govnt assistance is a great thing when someone is really in a tough spot....but there is a whole class of people now for whom this is a lifestyle, not a temporary aid.

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Joe R

12:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Soldiers and veterans are people living on the government dime, disabled senior citizens (with Alzheimers, dementia, etc.) living in nursing homes who are on Medicaid and Medicare. Yeah, all those lousy moochers, according to Romney/Ryan).

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Phil

12:49 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Wrong, the passage of the Affordable Care Act means people like me who have a preexisting condition now no longer have to be worried about being denied or over-charged for health insurance. Any politician saying they will repeal that will never get my vote.

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cali

2:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I don't consider military vets and the elderly as being on the "govnt dime"....my reference was to the people who have made it their way of life to sit on their couch and collect a check and foodstamps. To pretend that there are not tons of people out there abusing that system is ridiculous. Instead of tightening the reach of these programs, Obama has made it easier for people to sit back and put their hand out. As I said, these programs work wonders for people who are in a bind, but he has fostered a culture of people who have no initiative or motivation to get off the system. That is a dangerous thing to do to society.

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tuna stick

4:28 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Simpson-Bowles mean anyting to you? Of course not. Brilliant people. Brilliant recommendations for government. Where's that info now? Back burner by the right-wing. Willard Romney is a hack. And will be played like a fiddle if he was to be elected. But alas, there are smarter people voting then you.

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rosa

4:41 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

HONESTLY, My family and I DO NOT live on the goverments dime and I can HONESTLY say that OBAMA has done positive for me and my family. Stop watching that FAUX News (Fox News) they just keep brainwashing people like you

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jerseytomato

7:13 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Joe R - so you support a President who wants Verterans to pay for their own medical insurance and care. Let me remind you - it was Barack Hussein Obama who suggested that. You should thank your lucky stars, because it was the Repubicans who made sure that didn't happen. '

If your going to bash Romeny, at least do it with the truth. Under Obamacare, senior citizens - not just the 'disabled' will get ZERO under Obamacare. Same can be said of children with birth defects, or adults with tramatic injury. None will be considered 'assets to society.' In truth, if Stephen Hawking were born under Obamacare, he would have never had a chance, and the world would be lesser for not having such a brilliant physicist.

Romey nor Ryan ever said the word 'moochers.' To be clear, verterans, soldiers, senior citizens (disabled or not) are not catorgorized as moochers.

Moochers are people who are too lazy to work, and go on disability. Drunks, former an current drug addicts, etc. We all know people who have done this, in every walk of life, in every profession. This has nothing to do with the people I listed above,. There is a huge difference.

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Kevin Wyman

8:54 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Snopes seems to have a different perspective on jerseytomato's info (or should I say misinformation).

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/veteranshealth.asp

I urge all voters Democrats and Republicans to trust only non-partisan info like Politifact.com, factcheck.org, and snopes to make their informed voting decisions. At least that way, we are voting on only the facts that may or may not agree with our collective opinions and not a bunch of garbage taken out of context or based on misinformation.

Jon Aronson

12:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

For the fact-friendly (and bo bo, you can read it too): The Ds had 60 for just 8 months and then Scott Brown was elected. Also, the D caucus had 60 - that included 2 independants, one of whom had a Mt Rushmore sized chip on his shoulder (leiberman) and subverted the caucus. And, keep in mind that unlike Rs, Ds do not march in lock-step. They vote much more independantly. Regadless - we (America that is) should not need 60 votes in the Senate to pass legislation.

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bo bo bagens

12:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The majority of the country outside of the coasts needs to be protected from you. Will changing the fillibuster reduce my health insurance costs, lower the deficit or debt or create jobs? Maybe you should just accept the Obama is a failure and Democrat policies have and always will fail. Have you looked around NJ at the Abbott districts? Ever taken a trip to Camden. What policy is working exactly?

Let's try another question from USA Today - pay attention Tonto....Social Security contributes to the deficit!!!

•You have said that Social Security doesn't contribute to the deficit now. But Congressional Budget Office numbers show the program has been in the red since 2010 and is on track to borrow half a trillion dollars over the next decade. According to the Social Security Administration statement being sent to workers across America, the system "is facing serious financial problems, and action is needed soon to make sure the system will be sound." Why do you deny there's a problem, and what specific changes will you support to fix Social Security for the long term?

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Caroline Hawkins

4:18 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

If it is going to be Mitt and Paul that take away things from the disabled people why is it that they ask me if I feel that I should live in the shape I am in. I as the Dr why he asks me that and he said wed have to ask everyone, thats a new law. Yes I want to live.

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ed crowley

7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Why did the Democrats fight the civil rights act

Opinionated

12:38 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Most NJ voters are not a very bight bunch. They have given us Gov's Whitman, McGreevey, Florio, and Corzine. Whitman told America that working at Ground Zero was safe. Florio tried
toilet paper tax". McGreevey gave his lover a job and did one on his wife while blaming his corruption on being gay. And Corzine, that's too easy. Look at the corruption in Newark, Trenton, Camden, Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Lakewood, etc. And the voters keep voting them back in year after year. Of course people here love Obama. They want their free phones. Hey, NJ voted against Abraham Lincoln! Our 47% is more like 60 here. Why do you think the few people who pay taxes have such high rates!!

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bo bo bagens

12:47 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

31 Abbotts get all of our state aid making us all pay more in taxes for no benefit. Democrats have been using this urban vs suburban battle plan for way too long.

$5 billion of the states 30 billion budget for 31 school districts. Show us the results!!!

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/11/0525/0141/

John Kennedy

12:42 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

What a surprise!! A state filled with idiots deserves another 4 years with a idiot in charge. This way in four more years the country will be so destroyed and broke there will be no more money for welfare and food stamps and the seniors can also than cry that ohhhh Obama care was not such a good thing since it will cut Medicare.

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rosa

5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Yes we are a state filled with idiots because we elected Chris Christie!!!!

Jose

12:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama is a socialist pig and an enemy of the state. The constitution is an obstacle that he would rather do without. You have this from a person who did not grow up in America.

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Caroline Hawkins

5:37 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

People of New Jersey I have been a dem all my life. Until 2008. at that point I wouldn't vote for him. I wrote in my best friends name and she wrote in mine. We laughed a lot about it. Saying that people well say who in the hell is Sadie Mae and Caroline A. Yet we didn't degrade ourselves by voting for someone we didn't trust. She has since passed. She no longer has to worry, yet I still do. I fear that one day they well feel that I am just taking up space and get rid of me.

Local

12:47 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

On-going Romney Scandel in Italy:He gained tax free millions in "deal", Anyone with the details on that?

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Local

12:50 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

ABC News Uncovers Christie's Neglect to Use $300 million dollars in federal TO HELP NEW JERSY.

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Jake

1:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

It is not to help new jersey it is too help the people who probably should not have been given mortgages in the first place. He didnt say he wouldnt use it he said he would use it wisely, something a democrat would know nothing about.

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Caroline Hawkins

5:38 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

well who else should he help??????

Jake

1:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

oblamea has the lead because new jersey is a haven for wimpy liberals losers looking for freebies.

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Caroline Hawkins

5:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Lets hope that the ones that have money and own their homes and everything that is needed, well vote for someone other then Obama. We have let outsiders run over us. We have no laws saying we can keep them out!! Every where I go I can't understand most of the people. Even my Doctor's office I can't understand them. Yet the most of the people in there can, because they all speak spanish.

Jose

1:14 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Hey Tonto, 2 answers for ya. First off, good for Romney. If I could gain tax free dollars and not pay the gov't, I would. Who wouldn't? I'm just a middle class schmo trying to make a living here in Jersey. So what if Romney makes money. Are you jealous of other people's successes? Are you so blind that only R's do that and not D's? It comes down to this, who can get the economy up and running? Who can lower the deficit by cutting crazy spending and reforming programs and eliminating positions in D.C? Who can create jobs and get people off an already broke system? Certainly not Obama. He has a proven track record of failure. So you see Tonto, when people are making money and can grow and prosper, they can give a rat's ass about taxes and teacher's salaries and defense spending, etc. May be you would be better off moving to fantasy land. As far as Christie's failure to not use federal aid. Why? What would it help? It's money the Feds can't afford to spend anyway.

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Local

1:27 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Middle class Schmos aren't getting the same deals as Romney & his peers & thats' the point! There isn't a fair playing field, the Schmos don't have a shot anymore, No American Dream got it? The system's is tilted & out of whack with the advantages going to billionaires & millionaires who can afford to send Lobbyists to Washington to BUY OFF politicians and get the tax loop holes that their money can BUY ! Corporations have been sitting on 3 trillion dollars of surpluses WITHOUT HIRING THE LAST 2 - 3 YEARS & that's Un-American!

bo bo bagens

1:25 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

There is $3.7 trillion of outstanding municipal bonds that have been issued by all sorts of governments, agencies etc they are issued tax exempt so they can pay lower interest costs than taxable bonds and this makes them attractive to investors who otherwise would pay taxes. The system ie governement benefits from this because if they had to pay market rates, their costs would go up and in turn require even more taxes to pay the higher interest. Its grandstanding to now complain about this system. If Romney or Kerry or Pelosi or Corzine invest all their money in these bonds and don't pay taxes so what. The issuers have already benefitted and so have the people that the borrowing was issued for.

The $16 Trillion in Federal debt is exempt from taxes too which is also why they can pay the low rates.

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letsgetreal

2:18 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

bo bo
See your apparently educated and understand how this system works...its the brain dead that fail to educate themselves on just how this economy works. Now take what you said and compound it with Health Care mandates, and High gas prices and there is no end in site for a recovery of this economy. Hence the vicious cycle continues with this administration. TAX AND SPEND TAX AND SPEND!!

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ed crowley

7:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

There is a limit to them being non taxable.

GrimReality

1:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

this is one grim, twisted, dreadful republican echo-chamber - or as republicans would characterize it - fun fun fun!
They sure love to endulge their basest instincts, confirmation biases, motivated unreasoning - and most of all having these little orgies of hate and fear catharsis...says an Obama supporter who is white, is well-off, has grad degrees....like millions of other Obama supporters - which for those who cottin to the aritmatic, is necessary for polls to show the numbers they show (notwithstanding the echo-chambers deluded notion that the polls are mainfestations of liberal bias). Enjoy you self-destructive, bitter, old wannabes.

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Middle Class America

1:56 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Voting for Romney for my children's sake. Obama followers have blinders on, the man is a fraud. He is destroying OUR Country by design. If he wins, God help us all.

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Stephen Lyford

2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

GrimReality: well said, couldn't agree more. None are so blind as those who will not see. That basically sums up all of the blind Obama haters in here.

Middle Class America: so you want to doom your children to poverty, another recession? Such a great argument you make, just a few random unsupported insults. Pathetic. But it's alright, Obama will easily carry NJ, I look forward to our state's votes helping him get re-elected, then sit back and listen as all of the Republican's brains explode with frustration and thinly-veiled racist hate.

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Middle Class America

3:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Sorry Stephen, you couldn't be further from the truth. I voted for Obama the first time and watched as all of his promises were deliberate lies. Some transparency. And who wants to read a whole paragraph of B.S from people like you. Short and to the point. Vote for Romney. He's not the savior, but he's not the enemy either!

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ed crowley

7:39 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Do you think the tax cuts should be kept? It has been reported that these will effect middle america.

letsgetreal

2:01 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Oh by the way maybe some of you Obama supporters on here can get one of the free "Obama Phones" and call someone to get a clue! Why not its free, I along with many others are paying for them, hell why your at it why don't we buy you a laptop, provide you with internet, a car, clothing, food, education, houses, pocket money, free health care, free child care, exempt you from taxes, OH THATS RIGHT we already do that here in America!! LOL...its called HANDOUTS!! My question is: What does the hard working American Get? I mean the man/woman who is working 2-3 jobs, making car payments, paying a mortgage, paying their bills, raising a family and trying to survive oh and YEA PAYING TAXES!! Where is their break? Bottom line is at some point the tax and spend policies of this Administration is finally going to break the middle class and then who is going to pay for those FREE OBAMA PHONES? Certainly not the ones using them!! Just sayin

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ed crowley

7:41 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Didn't this program start during the Bush adminastration?

John Jay

2:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

We will defeat Obama and his cronies that are shills for the banking cartel that is ruining our country.

We need to read the words of Andrew Jackson and follow his lead:

"Gentlemen! I too have been a close observer of the doings of the Bank of the United States. I have had men watching you for a long time, and am convinced that you have used the funds of the bank to speculate in the breadstuffs of the country. When you won, you divided the profits amongst you, and when you lost, you charged it to the bank. You tell me that if I take the deposits from the bank and annul its charter I shall ruin ten thousand families. That may be true, gentlemen, but that is your sin! Should I let you go on, you will ruin fifty thousand families, and that would be my sin! You are a den of vipers and thieves. I have determined to rout you out, and by the Eternal, (bringing his fist down on the table) I will rout you out!" -- From the original minutes of the Philadelphia committee of citizens sent to meet with President Jackson (February 1834), according to Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the United States (1928) by Stan V. Henkels

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Tax Playa

2:22 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Old Hickory! Shut down the second bank of the United States! Great Leader! Had a backbone.

Didn't one of the Rothchilds once say, "If I control the currency of a country, I care not who makes the laws!" -

Inflation is the biggest silent tax on everyone, (Fed) it is the cowards way out. Cutting Spending is the only way out of this mess but our leaders have no spine!

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bo bo bagens

2:41 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

No we can't cut spending!!!! we need to keep using our Bank of China Mastercard.

$16 trillion in debt
PLUS $1.3 trillion a year in new debt
5 years from now
$23 Trillion in debt
Interest 4% x $23 trillion = $860 Billion in spending
Borrowing from China to pay the interest costs on borrowing from China = PRICELESS

http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/304664/remembering-obamas-unpatriotic-debt-comments

letsgetreal

2:28 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I find it truly hard to believe that anyone on here saying whether you are a Rep or Dem does not want the economy to get better and the SPENDING to STOP. Now I will put it in simple terms for those that dont think it matters. In 2008 when Obama was elected gas was in the area of $1.68 a gallon (GOOGLE IT FOR THOSE DOUBTERS) and now its averaging $4.15 nation wide. Taking this one ISSUE GAS PRICES if gas comes down and we deregulate some of the strangling rules and eliminate a percentage of the FED GAS TAX...the price of gas lowers and the economy begins to regain some stability. For those that think I am wrong think about it before you debate me. For example; industry can afford to transport goods, farmers can afford to farm their farms cheaper, the store where your buy your food and goods can afford to lower prices and yes the man and woman commuting daily can afford to fill their tank of gas without bankrupting themselves. This is just one area in which this Administration has failed to address PERIOD and stop saying they wanted to and were blocked by the Rep's They had years of a DEM controlled house and Senate to address this and have allowed GAS to become one of this nations Economic Killers. Don't even get me started on the housing market which Fanny and Freddie have destroyed which both Dems and Reps are responsible for using it as the cash cow for campaign contributions. This is only the tip of the Iceberg pertaining to issues this Pres has failed to address.

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Stephen Lyford

2:41 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

If you think that the President of the United States... ANY President...has any real control over gas prices, you are woefully ignorant of what actually affects the price of gasoline. Oil is a GLOBAL commodity. You do realize that THE REST OF THE WORLD consumes oil & gas, right? There are other countries BESIDES the United States on this planet (a fact that all right-wing commenters here forget). So not only are more and more countries becoming industrialized and using more oil & gas (thus driving up the price), but also the price on the market is very heavily controlled by speculators and the oil companies themselves, and not heads of state. It's so sad to see people whine about how the President hasn't lowered gas prices, when he has so little control over it. And oh yeah, we STILL have some of the cheapest gasoline IN THE WORLD. Check out what Europeans pay.

Of course someone like you will shake your head and refuse to believe me, so you can live blissfully in your own ignorance of how the world works.

cali

2:29 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I am a regular working class American. My husband works two jobs and I work one. We are grateful to have jobs in this economy. We pay our mortgage, car payments, and other bills on time every month. We have three kids who we pay for their every need. At the end of the month, there isn't much left....other than the pride we feel for taking care of ourselves and not getting a handout. Obama has done nothing for me in the past four years. He has done nothing for anyone I know. Maybe he should have spent his term in office campaigning for a second term rather than actually doing his job. I see no reason to keep someone in office who has done nothing. Time for a change.

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Stephen Lyford

2:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Wow, cry much? Done nothing? Just what is the President supposed to do all by himself when the GOP has implemented RECORD SETTING USE of the filibuster to block the President's attempts to help the country? Stop whining and look at the party you're supporting for where to place the blame.

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bo bo bagens

3:23 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Thanks for the laugh Stephen from Camden County Democratic HQ. I would think a smart boy from Haddonfield would know some real facts. Let's debate the deficit shall we? I go first. Explain to me why in 2012 Obama spends $1 trillion more than 2008? Tell me how much medicare/medicaid spending in 2012 is versus how much revenue came in to pay for it?

You can even call one of your fine HS math teachers on lifeline if need be.

BTW my dog is more competent than the community organizer in the white house is.

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rosa

5:06 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Cali and may I ask what did George W do for you? My life started to fall apart when he was in office. I almost lost my house , my car was taken and I was working two jobs to make ends meet. You say you don't know of anyone Obama helped. Well, that someone is me and my family. And NO I DO NOT get handouts. No welfare, food stamps nothing. My husband just worked his A$$ off to get us where we are now. As for my house I have to thank Obama for. My husbands company is doing extremely well. . Times are better for me now then they ever were when George W was in office. So my vote goes to OBAMA

Spooner

2:29 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

It comes down to choosing either an incompetent President who has enough screw ups, or someone who is not likable and untried...and who provides no alternative leadership. . . other than attacking Obama. Mitt: anybody could do that. . .

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bo bo bagens

2:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama Resume

2000-2006 Community Organizer
2007-2008 US Senator from Corrupt Chicago and Bankrupt Illinois
2009-Present POTUS

Living the American Dream for himself at the expense of everyone else

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Stephen Lyford

2:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The President is the total opposite of incompetent, it's the GOP's consistent and diligent work in Congress to block EVERYTHING Obama has tried to do to help the country is where the incompetence lies.

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Spooner

8:45 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Stephen- that's what leadership is about. When your the President in our political system you have too have the accruement in using your experience and talent to move your agenda through Congress. Obama was an amateur for one...and the people he had weren't much better, including now Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Martin

2:37 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

One of Mitt's predecessors (Abe) said "You can fool some of the people some of the time..." The 99% have awakened and made their choice. It's not you, Mitt.

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John Jay

2:46 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Since Obama has no teleprompter tonight, he will surely fail. I will go with the businessman Romney vs. the job-killer Obama.

Obama will try and lie his way around his failure(s) using phoney statistics and appealing to emotion. All of this will be exposed within minutes of the words leaving his lying lips.

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Jay C.

3:05 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama and his teleprompter! HA HA HA! Comedy gold for Republicans. I've got another one: Chris Matthews and his leg tingle!

Seriously, you guys know Bush also used a teleprompter, right? But it's only funny when Obama uses one.

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Spooner

8:46 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

...your getting to be ridiculous!

John Jay

2:49 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney isn't going to screw the taxpayers like Obama will! Look at what the EXTRA taxes we'll pay for "Obamacare":

* Less than $9,500 income = $0
* $9,500 - $37,000 income = $695
* $50,000 income = $1,000
* $75,000 income = $1,600
* $100,000 income = $2,250
* $125,000 income = $2,900
* $150,000 income = $3,500
* $175,000 income = $4,100
* $200,000 income = $4,700
* Over $200,000 = The cost of a "bronze" health-insurance plan

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-is-the-obamacare-penalty-tax-2012-7#ixzz28Em2J300

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Local

2:49 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Need Increase in Resources (Taxes) as well as Intelligently Limiting Spending- All real Economic Experts Agree on that. Republicans can't have it all one way, that's unreasonable and that's uncompromising.

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bo bo bagens

3:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Tonto - new revenue you mean taxes will generate $100B a year.
The annual deficit thanks to UNPAID entitlement spending is $1.3 Trillion
What will you do to cut $1.2 Trillion so the budget gets balanced?

I say we go back to 2008 spending levels. That's a good compromise isn't it.

Alfred Bundy

2:52 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Nobama supports immorality and baby slaughter. THAT IS ALL YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW! He is an evil, demonic pos. His first day illegally in charge, within mere hours, he cancelled a law that stoped other countries from using our money to slaughter babies. HIS FIRST DAY!!!!!! What an evil, evil, immoral ahole! But that is what liberals and democRATS are. degenerate, evil, immoral, valuless, hateful, intolerant, racis scum.

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Stephen Lyford

2:58 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

LOL oh man thanks for the laugh, Al. I needed that. Thank you for that intelligent, well thought-out, sensibly-argued statement. It's all so clear now! LOLOLOLOL

Jose

3:02 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Spooner is eight to some extent. Mitt is the better of 2 evils. He is the former Gov of Ma so he is far more tried than Oblamea who spent less than a single term as Senator. Obama is truly an unnatural born leader. He couldn't lead his own way out of a paper bag. Mitt and Paul will get the economy turned around. Martin, you're a fool for buying into the class warfare crap. The Dems have been pulling that stunt every election since FDR.

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Ric

4:13 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I tried to read what you said but I do not think English is your first language. What is Ma? Someone’s mother? Who is Oblamea? Mitt's mistress? Unnatural born? What does unnatural born mean?
By the way, if you are voting for a man you see as evil would it not be better not to vote for him?

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Spooner

8:51 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Jose-was referring to Obama as President. . .and Romney was never President...so he has no experience there. You can say Mitt is the better of two evils. . .but he has to convince the voters of that?

Middle Class America

3:16 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Stephen Lyford (lie-ford), you must be getting plenty of those handouts or you wouldn't be campaigning so hard. To hell with the Dem and Rep B.S., vote for the man, not the party. Those who follow party lines strictly are fools. Those who follow Obama are blind fools.

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letsgetreal

4:40 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Finally a smart post on here! And yes as long as there are Stephen Lyfords we will have an uneducated group of voters voting for Obama (the party of handouts) who will be dependent on the Gov for Handouts....and I agree its a problem created by both parties...but unfortunately for know Romney is the lesser of two evils!

Hector Logan

3:32 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Is it me or is it ironic that the guy who ran this poll, met with the RU Democrats a few days prior to tell them how to "work" a poll in your favor and that the editor of that story is also a Toms River Patch writer:

http://www.dailytargum.com/news/ru-democrats-discuss-polling-before-election/article_3e5e0d44-06c8-11e2-b764-0019bb30f31a.html

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Ann

4:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

John Jay....if you vote for Romney, your nightmares will just begin. You are so closed minded...everyone has the right to thier own opinions, all you do is try to scare people who really don't follow the issues. Your posts are really a joke!!

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bo bo bagens

4:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2013/assets/tables.pdf

According to Obama's budget and projected budgets:

2012 Medicare/Medicaid Spending = $730B
2012 Medicare taxes = $203B
Deficit contribution = $527B

2017 Spending = $1.1 T (400B increase or over 50%)
2017 Med rev = $272B
Deficit Contribution = $838 B

JUST FROM MEDICARE/MEDICAID

How long can this go on?

Tonto, explain how Medicare isn't making the deficits which in turn drive the debt higher??

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Carly Schoen

4:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

This former Obama supporter can't wait to vote! I apologize again to all of my fellow New Jerseyans who are out of work, can't pay their mortgage, can't afford gas and have no hope. I thought he would do a good job. All he did was divide. demoralize and and impoverish us.

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Ann

4:32 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I am sure you mean the Republicans....because they really do not care about half the country.................

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I have spoken

5:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I accept your appology....This is what 4 years of that mutt gave us. I forgive you since your righting your error and voting for the man that will fix all Obama did to this once nation

firedup49

4:13 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I can't believe the good people of New Jersey are that foolish to vote for Obama.

Remember Obama's best bud Jon Corzine, who Obama was going to make Treasury Secretary if Timmy the tax cheat leaves at one time.

Jon Corzine Obama PNC in Homdel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD69Sp_gg3Y

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Ric

7:02 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@Fired how can I remember something that never happened. Are you ok? You are the first to ever say Corzine and the president were best buds. They worked together from time to time and yes they endorsed each other. Do you mean to say everyone the super fat guy endorses is also his best friend? I thought his best friends were only the people who bought him cheeseburgers and supersized fries.
How about sticking to facts instead. Credibility is not something you want to throw away.

Carly Schoen

4:21 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

And Mr. Lyford, As an accountant I can tell you that a simple understanding of economics and policy decisions made by our new Jimmy Carter DIRECTLY led to the astronomically high gas prices that have devastated the poor and working class of NJ. A primer: 1. When you continuously print and borrow money you cause a deflation of the dollar. As a result more dollars are needed to purchase oil/gasoline. 2. He has restricted or forbidden all new drilling or exploration of oil and new refineries. Less supply and increased world demand: increased cost. It's really that simple. You remind me of myself 4 years ago: I believed every, single thing this seemingly sincere and educated man said. I was wrong then and you are wrong now. Wake up and try to be more appropriately concerned about your fellow citizen's suffering.

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ed crowley

7:52 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Can you tell me what company was turned down to building a refinery? Where does the President get involved in the process? What State was this refinery to be built. What was the response of the elected officals to this denial?

letsgetreal

4:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

To: Stephen Lyford
Apparently its your IGNORANCE that is what is in the way of you understanding GAS PRICES! THE FED controls the GAS TAX which is why the prices are higher than they have to be HELLO? And if we drilled for oil in this country we would have no need for OPEC now would we!! Talk about ignorant...your at the top of the list! The FED GOV could lower the tax on gas tomm and prices go down by 45-52% immediately...Man no wonder we are in the mess we are in people like Stephen are voting !! LOL

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tuna stick

4:38 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

FACTS: this is all naught. Obama will be re-elected. Romney will win Ocean County, and we'll have a 100 year old sherrif (Polhemus). Or something close to that.
But how anyone could vote for a president who does not invest in the United States is beyond me. Willard Mitt Romney has investments in off-shore accounts to avoid paying US taxes on his capital investments. That's fine if you're just investing. Good for him. But to ask a service man or woman to sacrifice their lives for a country that you DO NOT invest in. WOW. That take a set of brass ones. As the son, and brother of two wounded in combat veterans, I just cannot bring myself to vote for a man like that. It reeks, and it's one of the things that are wrong with politics in this country.
Granted Obama is no gem either.

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letsgetreal

5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Tuna, first I thank your family members for their service for they are what makes this country strong. I have to disagree slightly with you. I understand how you came to the premiss on his offshore investments but google his tax returns and you will see its not all as it was reported. The media wants you to hate the "Evil rich guy" and painted him as this well off aristocrat. He donated a TON of his own money and payed a very large % in taxes according to his returns. Now I am not saying he is not wealthy but if you compare his returns and what he paid in taxes and the donations he made it blows away both Obama and Biden combined times (2). All I am saying is both Obama and Romney are rich and spoiled with tax breaks however Romney paid more in income taxes I think 21% and donated a lot of money it just cannot be said for Obama sorry...its just fact. Then again does it really matter we are doomed either way!

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alinsky

7:03 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Thank you for your service. I have 3 relatives who have served and they HATE Obama. They watch him create rules of engagement we cannot win under and our soliders die. They cannot support the current President who hates his own country as evidenced by his class warfare.

However, this type of thinking is classic Alinsky. People BELIEVE they don't own or invest in foreign companies. Does Apple make IPhones in America? do you hate Apple? Is BP an American oil company? Who owns Budweiser? Miller? If no one bought the goods made in China, no one would own anything. I love it when liberals say they don't own any big oil and then I point to the Teachers Pension Funds and they all own Exxon!! What about International stock or bond mutual funds? Does no one own any of them?? The S&P 500 index is full of foreign companies.

Michele and Barry Obama were disciples of Alinsky.

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ed crowley

7:54 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Who says that off shore accounts are not taxable?

Jerry Kennedy

5:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

We are so fortunate here in New Jersey. We have one Senator they have to wake up several times an hour and another who has no name recognition and has done NOTHING but will still be elected because Democrats vote for Democrats.and tha's about how it goes. We have a sharp contender to vote for in lieu of Menendez but I fear we are spitting in the wind in this almost bankrupt state. Until voters wake up and smeel the stench in their political clubhouses we will continue to make the same mistakes.

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Uncle Moe

5:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

RObamney are total FRAUDs and liars. Funny how Mitt the twit runs against Obamacare... which he was the architect of with Romneycare in Mass. The Republicans had their chance with Ron Paul, but they blew it for Romney and Ayn Rand 2 (Ryan). I will be voting Gary Johnson (libertarian) and you should, too!

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Middle Class America

5:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Uncle Moe, you do realize then that you are making a useless trip to the polls. Why even go? The choice is ONLY between Obama and Romney. Make your vote count. Johnson could be the best candidate in the world, but your vote will be for naught. We need your vote to get Obama out!! Otherwise it's like wasting a trip to the polls to pull the Brackman - McCarthy lever. Useless. (just like them)

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Uncle Moe

7:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Fine then. So be it. I will NEVER vote for Romney, or Obama for that matter. They represent everything that is wrong with this country.

Keith Best

5:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of this country was recently downgraded to 1.3%.
This is abysmal. The upcoming jobs report will show America to have a 44th month of unemployment over 8%. When you figure in those that have given up looking for work, it's closer to 19%. THAT is abysmal.

Median Family Income has dropped $4,000 under Obama. More people are out of work now then when Obama took office.

The above are the facts. Why are some Americans continuing to support a president who's only experience was as a US Senator in his first term, who spent most of that first term running for higher office. Before that he was a state senator in his first term who voted "present" over 100 times instead of a yea or nay vote.

Romney has run a business, a successful Olympics and a state.
One has "Executive Experience" , the other is still trying to figure out what that is after almost 4 years.

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Local

5:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Economy (GDP) Does Better When the Wealthy tax rates are higher. Look at the historical statistics since 1950's not just a short snapshot, those facts speak louder than anything that comes out of Fox "news". Of course if you shut your brain you'll never be convinced.

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letsgetreal

6:05 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Keith the GDP is lower than that of Cuba and Mexico........but I guess the ignorant people on here with their hands out don't care....Pretty sad our GDP is so low...and the fact that you had to spell out what GDP stands for is even more sad because you obviously already know most of the uneducated people on here would not know what the GDP even was...LOL

frances

5:13 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

It is my genuine hope that we don't digress and that President Obama is re-elected!

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Local

5:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Look at the "moral" individual Investigating the President in Congress: Republican Issa investigating the President was arrested twice. He & his brother were indicted for grand theft & then he also arrested for carrying a concealed weapon. Months later after grand theft Congressman Issa left the scene of an accident & said he didn't have time to wait for police. Issa was sued by accident victim & settled for an undisclosed amount. Source: New Yorker 1/24/2011.

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chris

6:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Yet it's ok to you that Americans and Mexicans die while Obama and his pet AG lie to America .

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2012/10/fast_and_furious_weapons_linke.php

letsgetreal

6:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Who is Obama gonna blame in about a year or two when things don't turn around..which is going to be the case its fact. Sadly for him he can't blame his predecessor because that will be HIM LOL....I am sure that he and the Dems will still be blaming BUSH a year or two down the road...blahhh blahhh blahhh same song and dance.

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letsgetreal

6:18 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I forgot to ask this of those who support Obama...
Please tell me what exactly has he done in his four years that has helped this country...?? Please anyone? AND NO HEALTH CARE DOES NOT COUNT its to early to use that as anything since its still not implemented. Funny, here is where most of you supporters are going to panic and Google his success' or find a positively spun article on like MSNBC because he has NONE. If you consider a horrible economy, no jobs, median income lower by $4000 , MASSIVE debt (Handed to my kids to worry about) and an abysmal housing market the results of a successful President than VOTE FOR HIM why not continue the madness! And for those that are going to say well what has Romney done to say he deserves to be President or what are his accomplishments? Don't make me laugh!! Remember it was Obama who was a junior Senator and prior to that a Community Organizer...if thats experience than my lord you could vote the guy working at the Wawa nearest your house to be President! LOL I am not a huge supporter of Romney but at least he does not want to continue the madness of HUGE spending like this guy does man enough already! Sorry he asked for 4 years and he got it, and he was a failure sorry but its fact now step aside and let a man with business sense fix this damn economy already!!

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wake up

9:13 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

you are 100% right! people need to wake up and fast!

Local

6:35 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Congr. Republican Investigating Obama Arrested Twice.

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JohnJ1974

6:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Oh and screw these polls run by biased liberal institutions

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chris

6:46 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

But wait ! a new NBC News poll is showing Obama up 17% over Romney. They polled 25 people so the error is ±50%, but they conclude the election is a forgone conclusion.

alinsky

6:56 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

http://www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook/rules.html

According to Alinsky, the main job of the organizer is to bait an opponent into reacting. “The enemy properly goaded and guided in his reaction will be your major strength.”

This is why the left likes to play the race card, the gender card, the classwarfare card, any emotional issue they can to make poeple believe they really care etc. They are only interested in attacking and spreading lies based on emotion. Think of the Tonto posting types. He won't answer any questions or debate facts he only is interested in blame and emotionally charged accusations.

Liberals don't like facts such as 71% of all income tax is paid for by the people they claim don't pay enough or the deficit is because of Bush or something other than the spreading of the wealth and redistribution they seek. It's a well known fact that we have a spending and debt problem but the left attacks it as "who cares" not our concern EXCEPT when they are not in power then they attack it based on the warfare of burdening the children or for the children....anyone hear that from politicians?

The debt debate is a good one. They blame Bush or the wars or whatever but NEVER tell you how they will fix it.

Rule 10: The price of a successful attack is a constructive alternative. Avoid being trapped by an opponent or an interviewer who says, “Okay, what would you do?”

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alinsky

7:07 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Look at how many posts are attacks of something silly like the media or Christie's weight etc. this is on purpose so they can avoid the real debate. Sure Christie is overweight but he is trying to control spending, reduce the pension liability and control the hated property taxes. The Democrats just attack Christie BUT they never tell you their plan to fix anything.

Rule 5: Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It’s hard to counterattack ridicule, and it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage.

If the deficit is $1.3 trillion, why doesn't anyone want to talk about how to fix it instead of blaming Bush or Obama. In Obama's case he blamed Bush then continued the same course. That's not a solution. That's on purpose. He got elected by appealing to the problem, securing the votes and then not caring any longer. Just like the Democrats do to the cities.

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Ric

8:48 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@alinsky there is nothing more repugnant in life than a hypocrite preaching big tears from a soapbox as you know firsthand. The far right is just as bad as the far left, if not worse, when it comes to ridicule. If you want to be taken seriously then do not be such an obvious hypocrite. You come off like a child complaining to its parent that a sibling also stole a cookie from the jar. BAW! BAW! Who do you think you are - Karl Rove?

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alinsky

9:00 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Ric thanks for engaging in the debate. I look forward to hearing your ideas on solving the problems instead of name calling. The right and the left got us to this point. We the people need to take responsibility and get ourselves out. First step admit to the problems and admit to the failures. I am going to continue to point out the lies and bs from the radicals like Obama.

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Ric

9:29 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@alinsky. Actually I am a moderate republican. I greatly admire the presidencies of Richard Nixon and Bush sr. (who knew to go into the Middle East and get out right away). I detest the extremists of the far left and the far right. I support Obama this election because the kooks from the religious far right are running the Republican Party. I hope the republicans lose big and then come to their senses and toss out the holier than thou crowd. The Republican Party should be about making businesses and Americans prosper. The republicans need to drop this fixation with being the world's cop. Stop sending our men and women into war zones.
The republicans also need to get out of writing laws to please the religious. Women were aborting fetuses the time Jesus walked the earth and he raised no objection to it. If you are opposed to an abortion, just do not have one. If god is concerned about something in the world, let him raise his own army. Americans are not his chosen people.

JohnJ1974

7:17 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Vote the community organizer loser out!!!

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AnnaFrank

7:24 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

This site is a liberal rag. Just check out the title of this article. Biased POS!

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chris

7:35 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Agreed, they also delete alot of comments that dont hold up to thier high standards of journalism

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Project Bluebeam

7:39 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

There is no credence in an article without an author's name attached to it.. As far as I'm concerned, it talking points direct from Media Matters.

NJ is a left-leaning cesspool because of union thuggery coupled with th entitlement-addicted underclass that calls North Jersey, Camden, and Atlantic City "home". The people that actually work for a living will be voting for Romney.

alinsky

7:47 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

"'The organizer's first job is to create the issues or problems,' and 'organizations must be based on many issues.' The organizer 'must first rub raw the resentments of the people of the community; fan the latent hostilities of many of the people to the point of overt expression. He must search out controversy and issues, rather than avoid them, for unless there is controversy people are not concerned enough to act. . . . An organizer must stir up dissatisfaction and discontent.'"

SOunds just like Obama's speech that was aired last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4H5mfdrUvo

What dialect is he using?

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Stan Walker

7:48 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

On the bright side, thank goodness Obama's not running for President of New Jersey.

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ed crowley

8:01 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

What party and adminastration changed the age for Social Security. To me this was a cut.

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Local

8:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

How does Romney pay 4 5 trillion dollar tax cut for the wealthy?

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alinsky

8:35 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Rules for radicals. make up stuff.

If the wealthy pay $1 trillion in total taxes today, how can he cut $4-5 trillion?

Why don't you ever answer any questions? Oh right, it's not in the manual.

"...the organizer must be able to split himself into two parts -- one part in the arena of action where he polarizes the issue to 100 to nothing, and helps to lead his forces into conflict, while the other part knows that when the time comes for negotiations that it really is only a 10 percent difference."

Local

8:14 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Judges block Republican Illegal Voting ID Laws.

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alinsky

8:36 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I just went to get a new drivers license and would you believe it, I had to show some ID. Only in America do you need ID to get alcohol, drive, get on a plane but voting somehow doesn't require it......strange....very strange.

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chris

8:40 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Yeah Tonto, you need ID to buy a beer but not if you plan to vote Democrat 3-4 times ....weird

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Ric

9:16 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@alinsky. You are right, there is no reason in the world voters should not be required to show proof before they vote. During the depression while living in north Jersey, my mother as a teenager would vote. It still happens in this day. New Jersey has a long proud tradition of crooked elections run by corrupt political bosses. We could teach the Chinese communists a thing or two about corrupt governments.

I want my candidates to win honestly. I would hope everyone would feel the same.

john biller

8:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney isn't going to screw the taxpayers like Obama will! Look at what the EXTRA taxes we'll pay for "Obamacare":

* Less than $9,500 income = $0
* $9,500 - $37,000 income = $695
* $50,000 income = $1,000
* $75,000 income = $1,600
* $100,000 income = $2,250
* $125,000 income = $2,900
* $150,000 income = $3,500
* $175,000 income = $4,100
* $200,000 income = $4,700
* Over $200,000 = The cost of a "bronze" health-insurance plan

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-is-the-obamacare-penalty-tax-2012-

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wake up

9:09 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The understanding of the drafts that have been leaked is that it gives the president the power and the Department of Homeland Security the power to access e-mail … research -- anything to do with your Internet activities, [they can] access it, download it, scrutinize it, use it against you," Kreep explains.

He calls the effort a violation of the Constitution and a threat to personal liberty.

"Mr. Obama wants to fundamentally change the United States -- and to do that, he needs to be able to blackmail, coerce and intimidate a lot of important and powerful people, and he needs to be able to do whatever it takes to implement his goal," the USIF spokesman contends.

U.S. Ambassador Terry Kramer is leading the U.S. delegation to the World Conference on International Telecommunications, which will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 3-14, 2012. At a press conference at Wiley Rein law firm last week, he pledged to protect the freedom of speech.

"If there are things that are completely objectionable, that violate our fundamental views about human rights, about free speech, about economic opportunities -- if they fundamentally violate it, then we will just say no, and absolutely, we won't proceed," Kramer declared.

Barney

8:59 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Anybody who votes for Obama is living off of the taxpayer's dime.

Fred M from Shrewsbury will vote for Obama.

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wake up

9:05 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

THEY SURE ARE! OR THE IDIOT COLLEGE KIDS WHO ARE CLUELESS!

wake up

9:10 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

"Mr. Obama wants to fundamentally change the United States -- and to do that, he needs to be able to blackmail, coerce and intimidate a lot of important and powerful people, and he needs to be able to do whatever it takes to implement his goal," the USIF spokesman contends.

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wake up

9:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I DON'T THINK YOU WILL SEE THIS ON THE NEWS CHANNELS, SO I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE HOW SMART THis president really IS..

That is right.

He is OUR president.

Sleep well tonight.

Our media is soooooo corrupt!!!

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wake up

9:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

When Obama stopped in at Master Lock in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last week, he was walking the plant and stopped to talk with a plant employee and looked up at the banner hanging on the wall and said to the worker and people around him, "It is great to be in a union shop, especially one as old as this union is " - - - - pointing to the banner. He then said, "A Union shop since 1848" - - - and then he went on to talk on what that banner stood for and how important it was to display it and show your union support.

The worker then said to Obama that it was the flag of the State of Wisconsin - - which was founded in 1848, and that the shop was Non-Union.This was only reported by a local radio station in Milwaukee (1130AM) and not by the major news networks - - - they didn't want to embarrass this "got no friggin' clue" President!

Since they didn't do their job of reporting on this presidential visit, the only way for the news to get around is by us - on the Internet. The White House media said he skipped Wisconsin & just went to Minn & Chicago.

Do your job; I just did mine, so voters will know what really happened here and just HOW BRIGHT THIS PRESIDENT REALLY IS !!!??? NOT!!

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Ric

9:31 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

At least our president is not a Mormon.

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Paul

9:46 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@wake up - excellent story and a great example of how pathetic the mainstream media is. And Ric, that has to be the lamest, most childish comeback I've ever seen.

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Ric

11:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@Paul. You must be new to following politics.

alinsky

9:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama just admitted that Medicare is the biggest driver of the annual budget deficit. Tondo what are you going to make up now? Since we can all agree it's true, let's discuss the solutions because we cannot have china bankrolling our seniors healthcare.

Deficit spending on Medicare doesn't create jobs either.

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Paul

9:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

If you want to know why Obama is leading in NJ, just take a ride through Newark, Camden, Trenton, Paterson, etc., and watch the parade of baby carriages and toddlers on the way to the WIC, Medicaid, Welfare offices and you'll have your answer. It's all about turnout, though. The liberal press is doing everything they can to try and discourage Republicans. A number of them were even caught on tape trying to set Romney up. Time will tell, but the people who are sick of the anti-American, far left socialist president are not going to be stopped from doing everything they can to save this country from a fate worse than Greece.

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Patrick

8:42 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

well throw out the dog whistle... and just get on to it.
And if you actually had a clue, you wouldn't put our economy in the same sentence as Greece. In fact if you wanna look at what we'd look like under Romney look at Ireland. I'll make you do the work on that one... but your ignorance is just shocking.

Will

9:44 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The President is getting a schooling on ever issue. He's already lost the debate, and it's only half over

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Spooner

9:55 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I think the President is holding his own in explaining economics...

alinsky

9:49 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama going to the rules of radicals play books. Seniors vs insurance companies. Classic warfare. He also admitted healthcare costs are going up. What happened to controlling costs? If Medicare is biggest cause if deficits how can it go on obama?

He keeps saying every study. Every study. Really. Prove it mr liar in chief

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Spooner

9:57 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Why have Seniors been going with Medicare Advantage and not other Part B insurers?

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Will

10:04 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney certainly has a better command of the facts...i think that's what people should pay attention.
WHAT???? Obama just claimed that Obamacare was bi-partisan!! Are you kidding me!!!!

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Spooner

10:11 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney again is changing his position on healthcare again. . .which will leave his open to more attacks?

alinsky

10:01 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Just a guess it's subsidized by borrowing from china since Medicare taxes pay for less than 25 percent of Medicare spending. If the government would pay 75 percent of my blue cross I'd be happy too

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alinsky

10:08 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

I finally agree with Obama on something. He said Cleveland clinic uses best practices and pay for performance. I agree. Can we get government, schools and unions to agree too

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Spooner

10:27 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

...I wouldn't go that far, but Romney is doing a pretty good job considering his first debate.

Local

10:26 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney keeps repeating Lies.

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red & Blue

10:33 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Just hope thay our Military gets the absentee ballots in time ....
& Sorry disagree about that Obama leading the poll asking around just about everyone I know is struggling, & worse of then we all where 4 yrs ago.

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alinsky

10:34 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Theres our local radical community organizer tondo. All fluff and no facts.

Ever gonna answer the questions or still with the playbook

Speaking of debate lies

http://reason.com/archives/2012/10/02/the-6-biggest-lies-obama-told-last-time

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Paul

10:45 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

@k - I care because I am a patriot who loves his country and value the right to vote that over one million soldiers gave their lives for. You are a disgrace.

Btw, Obama got his clock cleaned. Romney looked knowledgeable, confident and most of all, right on the issues. Obama, with his head down and smirking to the podium, looked like a rank amateur who is missing his teleprompter. Please Mitt, save my country from being another Greece.

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Will

11:04 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Romney hit a grand slam, by being concise; having a command of the facts and has a plan to get there. The President looked like he didn't want to be there. Was long winded; weak on facts to suppoort his case, and counter punches were soft....VERY soft, because his positions are indefensible....., big Govt. and no one can honestly defend that postion and win a presidential debate. Free market and liberty win everytime.

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Patrick

8:45 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

Concise? the last thing Romney is is concise. If he is so "concise", explain how he pays for his tax cuts? Explain how he is going to repeal Obamacare yet still cover pre existing conditions... you can't. cause he hasn't been concise.

marcy

11:19 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Well Mitt, you did a Great job and now most definitely you'll have my vote!!!! Sooooo tired of Obama and his smirks. Nothing has changed since he got into office and by the way college tuitions have also climbed since he got in!!!

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jerseyswamps

11:30 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Obama looked like he was thinking "I do not want to be here." Well, guess what Mr. President, we don't want you here either.

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Ric

11:43 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Actually he was thinking 'is Mitt wearing a cheap Wal-Mart toupee? What is a matter with Mitt’s hair? Did someone forget to tell Mitt big glued in place plastic hair went out in the ‘80’s? Mitt looked like he just played a cameo role on Hairspray. Travolta has nothing over Mitts.

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jerseyswamps

6:34 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Your guy looks like a fool and you worry about Romney's hair? You have all the depth of a teenage girl.

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Project Bluebeam

6:47 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

I think Ric's comments are proof positive that Obama is toast.

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Stinki Garbaage

7:00 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Seriously, Ric? His hair is what troubled you most? So now the Obama-sheep are attacking Mitt's hair instead of addressing the President's record, which is the worst in History. Yes, folks, those of you fools who voted for Obama (the least prepared and least qualified President in History) for whatever reason can now atone for your past sins, make it right, and put someone in the White House who wants to be there to solve problems, not hang out with George Clooney.

Ric, please tell me you're staying home on Election day!

G. Williams

1:22 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

When Bill Maur, the existential 'anti-Mitt' slams Obama for his poor performance, then what does that say about who won the debate. While Romney came accross as knowledgable, on point, compassionate, and bi-partisan, Obama in turn, poorly defended his record, repeated his Democrat campaign slurs, and was completely unprepared for a one-on-one confrontation. Keep in mind, Obama never had to debate such an opponent.
Telepromptors, reporters and audiences don't argue back. It's easy to spread falsehoods and exagerations about ones opponent when you have media support, but no challanger. Tonight we met the real Romney, and we saw the real Obama. He's good with rhetoric, but otherwise doesn't have a clue.

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.

6:42 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Bill Maur????? If perhaps you mean Bill Maher, he didn't exactly slam Obama. He is still a supporter and a comedian that says a lot of things to get a laugh.

John Jay

2:01 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Greg Hartley, an expert Army interrogator said Obama gave all the classic signs of being a liar.

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Stinki Garbaage

7:02 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

It was brilliant how he couldn't even look Mitt in the eye. He kept looking at Jim Lehrer to rescue him. "Can we change the subject?" - This from the President of the United States!!!!!

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john biller

7:41 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Romney isn't going to screw the taxpayers like Obama will! Look at what the EXTRA taxes we'll pay for "Obamacare":

* Less than $9,500 income = $0
* $9,500 - $37,000 income = $695
* $50,000 income = $1,000
* $75,000 income = $1,600
* $100,000 income = $2,250
* $125,000 income = $2,900
* $150,000 income = $3,500
* $175,000 income = $4,100
* $200,000 income = $4,700
* Over $200,000 = The cost of a "bronze" health-insurance plan

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john biller

8:01 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Our GDP is now graded at 1.3% for 2012 Did you know that WELFARE entitlement programs are part of the GDP? Remove that and we may be in a negative GDP!
Fire that con man in the white hourse in November. The community organizer who voted present vs. voting yay or nay in his single one year as a senator. Did you see ythe movie 2016 yet, this president never gave a dime to help out his brother who lives in a tin shack in Kenya. Read who the man really is vs. the actor you see on stage!

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BobDee

9:21 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

People in NJ who vote O deserve what they get, nothing! Well maybe another 10trillion in debt! NJ voters need to cut back on the flouride.

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Joe

10:20 am on Thursday, October 4, 2012

last night killed that poll

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Frank Wiener

3:09 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

I knew that this state had a load of idiots, many of whom invaded us from New Yawk, but I didn't realize that there were this many. They vote the way they drive. Like idiots.

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John Jay

3:37 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

To "Ann 4:15 pm on Wednesday": I read your obnoxious comment about me. Your head must be spinning in the 24 hours since I posted Romney would defeat the Teleprompter-in-Chief (See: http://peoplescube.virtualestates.netdna-cdn.com/images/Obama_Head_Teleprompter_1.jpg)

You accuse me of being a joke, and "closed-minded". Please explain how this applies to someone who:

* Wants President Obama to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution;
* Wants President Obama to bring our troops home;
* Wants President Obama to stop taxing me to pay for insurance I don't want or need
* Wants President Obama to stop literally bowing to foreign nations.

Let me know when you come up with an answer.

RE: "Ann 4:15 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 John Jay....if you vote for Romney, your nightmares will just begin. You are so closed minded...everyone has the right to thier own opinions, all you do is try to scare people who really don't follow the issues. Your posts are really a joke!!"

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Frederick John LaVergne for Congress

8:48 am on Friday, October 5, 2012

"Among Registered Voters who work for the Obama Campaign".

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Tim Tippett

5:27 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012

From NJ !!!! Romney/Ryan!!!! 2012. I Moved my back surgey date just to help VOTE OUT OBAMA!!!

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John Jay

9:22 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Maybe you can get an OBAMAPHONE, Tim? (Just kidding! Good luck with your operation. Vote out Obama so that people can buy their own phone instead of putting a tax on mine.)

RE: "Tim Tippett 5:27 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012 From NJ !!!! Romney/Ryan!!!! 2012. I Moved my back surgey date just to help VOTE OUT OBAMA!!!"

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Will Smith

7:59 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

People being polled about the Republican't nominee continually mention, that they don't seem to " know who Mitten$ RMoney really is?" ....
Well........
The 2012 Nominee Mitt is......
Anti-immigration,
pro-life,
anti-tax,
anti-Affordable Care Act,
pro gun rights,
anti-gay marriage -
a solid man strongly committed to solid conservative causes.
Or he's a liar.
Why?
Because 2004 Governor Mitt is ....
pro-choice,
pro-universal health care and the individual mandate,
not afraid to raise taxes,
open to gay marriage,
concerned about climate change -
a solid man strongly committed to solid liberal causes.
Or he's a liar.

The thing about Mitten$ that people cannot know (and, I don't even think he does) is-which side of the political spectrum he's truly on.
The only thing, the ONLY thing, you can really know about Mitt is ..... that he is a liar.
And sadly,my friends, that's the indisputable truth.

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Stinki Garbaage

6:56 am on Friday, October 12, 2012

Will Smith,

Joe Biden was anti-abortion before he flip flopped.
Obama was against gay marriage until he flip flopped to start the election season, and then he evolved and was for it

Do you only concentrate on Conservative "lies"

What about all the Obama lies? Shovel ready jobs, unemployment never going above 8%, deficit cut in half, reaching across the aisle, "the Video made them do it", "al qaeda is no more"..........all BLATANT LIES

John Jay

2:48 am on Friday, October 12, 2012

Here's what the New Jersey's liberal/communist/socialist faction is afraid of from a Romney win:

* Conservatives, Libertarians and Republicans will gut the political system of the people that are the primary cause of America's decline: New Jersey's liberal/communist/socialist factions.

* The liberal/communist/socialist factions of New Jersey are using taxpayer money for "programs" that encourage ignorance, dependence on government, and put the cost of real working citizens.

* Stop the flow of taxpayer money, and you kill the New Jersey's liberal/communist/socialist beast.

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Monk

11:11 am on Friday, October 26, 2012

It's hard to understand how adults can prefer to be dependent upon the government rather than upon themselves. I guess it all has to do with their upbringing and education or, rather, their arrested development and indoctrination.

It only stands to reason that an ideology which villifies wealthy people is an ideology that is bad for everyone. The top thing wealthy people want is a vibrant economy with everyone participating in it ... because this will benefit them. The poor grow poorer, when the government strangles the economy, not when wealthy people invest in it.

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