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Economic Talking Points

2008-07-17T03:57:00.003-04:00

The Democrats want to talk about John McCain being a Bush third term, especially regarding the economy.

So let's talk. The following is a combination of thoughts from two very smart people who I am priviledged to have share their knowledge with me. I would ask that you share it with others.

How statistics can be used to tell another story.

Democrats are being allowed to distort economic history. Recently on "Meet the Press" Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) said "It's interesting, Carly [Fiorina] said "back in the boom years", that's when we had a Democrat president and a Democrat congress" Mrs. Fiorina let this side comment pass uncontested, too bad. The campaign should utilize favorable economic data and use it as key talking points. Just as soon as the McCain campaign can set the record straight on relative economic performance McCain will surge ahead.

From 2001-2006 with the GOP holding White House and Congress US GDP averaged 2.4% per year growth, enough to add over $3 trillion in annual economic productivity (now over $14 trillion, more than the combined GDPs of Japan, Germany, China, and the UK). By way of comparison, according to World Bank figures, the entire GDP of PR China is less than $3.3 trillion (repeatedly invoked by Dems as in "we're borrowing x money from China to finance this war!" )

From 1995-2006 (GOP held 104th thru 109th Congresses) annual GDP growth averaged over 3% growth. The GOP inherited a 6.5% average unemployment rate for the previous two years of Clinton and Dem Congress "when we had a Democrat president and a Democrat congress" (1993-94), and left behind a 4.6% unemployment level in 2006; now last month's numbers indicate a 5.5% unemployment rate with Dems in charge of Congress for more than a year. Prior to that the last time Dems had unfettered control Congress (1979-80) the unemployment rate averaged 6.45%

IN 2007 with Dems holding both houses of Congress economic growth averaged 2.2%, Q1 2008 data indicate the annualized rate so far this year has dropped precipitously to 1%.

Although President Bush is now being credited with our current circumstances, it might be good to note that he has been in office for seven plus years; it is only now that all our economic woes have surfaced... do you think possibly there might be something else involved?

In just one year. Remember the election in 2006?

Thought you might like to read the following:

A little over one year ago:

1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.

Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:

1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.

America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!

Remember it's Congress that makes law not the President. He has to work with what's handed to him.

A 'liberal' is a person who will give away everything he doesn’t own!

Youth for John McCain

2008-07-17T03:18:00.002-04:00

I got this link from a friend of my family. It is a video of 2 college students who are traveling the country in support of John McCain and their interview with Neil Cavuto of Fox News.

This is the blog from Chris Caraballo, Isa's nephew. He is part of a team of four young university students (Young Republicans) that are reporting about the presidential campaign up to the day of the Republican National Convention. Chris is working on his Master's in Film at the University of Southern California and was selected along with another guy and two girls to travel around the country and report on this historic campaign.

Watch the video by clicking here.

The poll numbers for support for John McCain from voters under 30 is astounding.

JOHN MCCAIN'S COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR VICTORY IN AFGHANISTAN

2008-07-15T22:34:00.001-04:00

JOHN MCCAIN'S COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR VICTORY IN AFGHANISTAN

Today, John McCain Outlined A New Comprehensive Strategy For Victory In Afghanistan. The status quo in Afghanistan is unacceptable, and from the moment the next President walks into the Oval Office, he will face critical decisions about Afghanistan.

John McCain Is Calling For A New Strategy In Afghanistan That Applies The Tried And True Principles Of Counter-Insurgency Used In The Iraq Surge. As President, John McCain will turn around the war in Afghanistan with a comprehensive strategy for victory. In Afghanistan, we need an integrated, nationwide civil-military campaign that is focused on providing security for the population.

John McCain's Comprehensive Strategy For Victory In Afghanistan:

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John McCain's Tour Schedule for July 15th-31st

2008-07-15T22:21:00.001-04:00

John McCain returns to New Hampshire!

2008-07-15T22:08:00.001-04:00

John McCain returns to New Hampshire!

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Senator Burr: Obama Will Probably Ignore Gen. Petraeus

2008-07-15T21:51:00.001-04:00

Senator Burr: Obama Will Probably Ignore Gen. Petraeus

By Erick Erickson

Redstate

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 10:49AM

http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/jul/15/senator-burr-obama-will-probably-ignore-gen/

This morning I talked to Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) about Senator Obama's shifting positions on Iraq. He made a lot of great points worth repeating here.

Initially, I asked him what he thought had brought about all of Obama's policy shifts on Iraq. He said, as with all campaigns, Obama built his campaign around certain assumptions and then formed his policy positions from those assumptions. It's very obvious that Obama centered his Iraq policy around the idea that the surge would fail. From there, he built his framework and positions. Now he is seeing the whole thing crumble around him as the surge worked.

What strikes me about the situation is that Obama bet against the troops and is now having to scramble and catch up to reality. Nonetheless, he is still forming his positions without really even talking to the military. I asked Senator Burr what he thought would come of Senator Obama's meeting with General Petraeus. "I think he will probably ignore what General Petraeus tells him," Senator Burr replied.

He then went on to contrast the candidates in their handling of Iraq. "Senator McCain's definition of leaving Iraq is victory," Senator Burr said. "[That means] Iraqis being able to handle their own security and to have a functional democracy that resembles, not ours, but theirs. Senator Obama has defined leaving as at any point he chooses irrespective of the Iraqis' ability to maintain law and order."

This, Senator Burr and I agree, is flawed because of Iran. "Senator Obama sees a disconnect between Iraq and Iran, yet those of us who are charged with the intelligence responsibilities in the Senate have continued to see Iran's role in killing Americans while we've watched Iran's nuclear proliferation continue at a pace that is a alarming to the rest of the world. To ignore that leaving Iraq prematurely increases Iran's hand is just blind to the reality," Senator Burr told me.

Then Senator Burr made a point I have not heard anyone else make, but I think is one of the most solid points on Obama's Iraq policy and war policy in general. He said, "Senator Obama potentially puts more U.S. soldiers in jeopardy than he takes out of harms way by blindly setting goals that, quite frankly, if he talked to the military, are not as easily achieved as he thinks."

Precisely.

Senator Burr also engaged me on the subject of energy. He said Congress really does need to move aggressively to increase domestic energy production. He also said Congress needs to begin working with the auto industry and others to help them transition and develop technologies quickly, including better electric cars. Right now, by doing nothing, Congress is hurting consumers and businesses.

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Obama vs. Lee Hamilton on Iraq as "central front" in war on terror, timetables for withdrawal

2008-07-15T21:41:00.000-04:00

All: Please note that Lee Hamilton, who introduced Sen. Obama at his speech in Washington today, disagrees with Sen. Obama on at least two central issues addressed in his speech today. Specifically, Sen. Obama today denied that Iraq has ever been a “central front in the war on terror,” despite the fact that Hamilton described Iraq as “a central front in the war on terror” in testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee while he was co-chairing the Iraq Study Group. Further, three months ago in April 2008, Hamilton said he opposes “target dates” for withdrawal in Iraq -- something Obama is clearly continuing to embrace today with his 16-month timetable:

Obama vs. Hamilton On Iraq As “A Central Front In The War On Terror”

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The McCain Update July 11

2008-07-11T21:13:00.001-04:00

The McCain Economic Plan

John McCain has a comprehensive economic plan that will create millions of good American jobs, ensure our nation's energy security, get the government's budget and spending practices in order, and bring relief to American consumers.

On Monday at a town hall in Denver, John McCain laid out his 'Jobs for America' plan to grow our economy and create jobs. Our chief economic policy advisor, Doug Holtz-Eakin, and his team put together a special online briefing detailing the plan. Click here to watch it and learn more.

Unlike Senator Barack Obama, John McCain has a plan to create millions of good jobs for hard-working Americans, to ensure our nation's energy security, and to stop out-of-control government spending in order to regain the trust of American taxpayers. Please watch this economic briefing today.

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Please follow this link today and watch "Love" to learn a little more about John McCain's life and why he owes so much to our great country.

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Latest News

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Toledo Blade: McCain Holds Campaign Event In Detroit Area Factory
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: McCain Lauds Consol's Work In Clean Coal
Columbus Dispatch: McCain Touts Tax Cuts, Change
U.S. News & World Report: Jimmie Johnson Says NASCAR Fans Aren't Alike But Will Choose McCain
Los Angeles Times: Adding Up The Cost Of Obama's Agenda
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Politico: McCain Promises To Balance Budget
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Republican John McCain raised more than $22 million in June

2008-07-11T21:11:00.000-04:00

Jul 10 02:43 PM US/Eastern

WASHINGTON (AP) - Campaign officials say Republican John McCain raised more than $22 million in June for his presidential bid.

That's McCain's best month yet. He ends the month of June with nearly $27 million cash on hand, according to campaign officials.

McCain campaign manager Rick Davis said Thursday that McCain and the national Republican Party together entered the month of July with about $95 million in the bank.

The money has given McCain the ability to outspend Democratic rival Barack Obama on television advertising in key battleground states, Davis says.

Obama has not yet revealed his June fundraising.

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Gown giveaway for military brides

2008-07-09T01:27:00.001-04:00

Folks I would just like to say that Heidi Janson is my official Patriot of The Week in my heart. What she is doing at her business is fantastic, heartfelt and should be inspiring to every American. At the end of this article is Heidi's contact information....I would urge any and all of you to please contact her, giver her your blessings and your thanks.

Slainte'

Mad

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