**** It's the economy stupid **** (health care, 9/11, vote, security)

[londonbarcelona]

Barack Obama said Monday that John McCain is trying to shift attention from the troubled economy because the issue is bad for the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign.
The Democratic presidential candidate told reporters in Asheville, N.C., that he ‘‘cannot imagine anything more important to talk about’’ than Americans’ losing their jobs, health care and homes. To read more click here:Barack Obama to John McCain: It's the economy, stupid

Fundamentals of the economy are strong - or so says
John McCain

Pegged to a Times story that adds nothing to the theory that Obama and Bill Ayers were particularly close, the McCain camp is focusing on that association again today, in an attempt to move the conversation beyond the economic issues on which Obama looks to spend the last month of the race. Read more of this idiot who calls himself a maverick.


McCain clueless as economic crisis deepens -
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Giving up on Michigan hasn't helped John McCain's fortunes. Now the Republican presidential nominee is staring defeat in the face in Ohio, too -- and worse is to come.
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[londonbarcelona]

[SIZE=2]"I'm going to be honest: I know a lot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues. I still need to be educated." Denied saying this in a primary debate. [/SIZE]

The issues of economics is not something I've understood as well as I should."

Wants to cut capital gains taxes.

Has Phil Gramm as a chief economic advisor, even though he opposed cracking down on tax havens, like those used by bin Laden, shortly after the 9/11 attacks.

Has 118 lobbyists working for his campaign.

"I don't have the kind of expertise to know exactly whether he has cut interest rates sufficiently or not."

[rightofcenter]

"It's a dangerous road, but we have no choice," a top McCain strategist told the Daily News. "If we keep talking about the economic crisis, we're going to lose."

Insults fly as Barack Obama & John McCain prepare for second debate

At least they are smart enough to know they are going to lose.

[sanspeur]

What a policy...Smear your opponent while the economy crashes...What the hell is the matter with people like them?

[pghquest]

2 choices this election
Choice 1, vote for someone who does not understand the economy and econics, and realises it
Choice 2, vote for someone who thinks they understand the economy, but is wrong about it..

Thanks, I pick choice 1..

[smd1998]

The economy is fine where I live.

So whats the problem?

I know those morons who got those mortgage loans and kinda forgot to make payments on it is the total economy.

Put them all in a shack together and lets get going again.

We can no longer afford to house, feed and put clothes on losers.

And Obama budget calls for another 9 trillion dollars to be spent on losers.

Where you going to get the money Barry? From foreign sources like your campaign??

[minibrings]

I found this disturbing:
Calif. gay marriage ban draws big money - Politics - MSNBC.com

Couldn't they donate the money to people in need instead? People losing their jobs and homes? These stresses cause more marriage breakups than a stupid proposition

[dreamofmonterey]

wow, the people who are for Mccain think Lehman Bros, Goldman Sachs and other international bank failures are from poor people who cant afford to pay their small mortgages?.

Keep drinking the pablum. McSame wants you to stay dumb and stupid.

[compJockey]

Originally Posted by pghquest

2 choices this election
Choice 1, vote for someone who does not understand the economy and econics, and realises it
Choice 2, vote for someone who thinks they understand the economy, but is wrong about it..

Thanks, I pick choice 1..

McCain denies that he ever said he doesn't understand the economy as well as he should.

Q: You have admitted that you’re not exactly an expert when it comes to the economy and many have said –

McCAIN: I have not. I have not. Actually, I have not. I said that I am stronger on national security issues because of all the time I spent in the military. I’m very strong on the economy. I understand it. I have a lot more experience than my opponent.

So McCain doesn't know about the economy, but forgets that he doesn't know about the economy - so he now knows about the economy?

I don't expect either candidate to have the knowledge of a full time economist - but I want them to be able to ask enough of the right questions of their advisers to be able make good policy decisions.

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by compJockey

I don't expect either candidate to have the knowledge of a full time economist - but I want them to be able to ask enough of the right questions of their advisers to be able make good policy decisions.

Good thinking! Over 300 economists have endorsed McCain's economic plan (July press release, the number is up to 530 now according to The Economist).
Economists' Statement on John McCain's Jobs for America Economic Plan - Standard Newswire