Why I have issues with the left

[Vance2335]

This is why I have distain for a lot of people on the left.

CHRIS MATTHEWS: I am so proud of the country. To reelect this president and overcoming -- not because of the partisanship or even the policies. Here's an African-American guy with an unusual background -- part immigrant background, part African-American background -- with all this assault on him from day one. From Mitch McConnell, from the clowns out there that will never be elected, never will be to anything.

And the way he took it, as someone said, with coolness and charm and dignity and took it and took it and kept moving forward and doing his job. And the American people, and I know we look at these percentage, 40% of white vote. Fine. That's about right among Democrats in the last couple cycles, three cycles or four. Good work for them. Good work for him. A good day for America.

I'm so glad we had that storm last week because I think the storm was one of those things. No, politically I should say. Not in terms of hurting people. The storm brought in possibilities for good politics.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2012/11/07/chris_matthews_im_so_glad_we_had_that_storm_last_week.html

[nursegirl6572]

It helped him because, whether you agree or not, the media covered him handling things, including working with Christie.  People who maybe were on the fence were swayed by that...that gave them a last boost of confidence in Obama's ability to handle issues.

Also, Obama went out of his way to say that the election wasn't important at that moment...that the priority was helping Sandy victims.  Some say that was a political ploy, who knows.  But, point is...that resonated with a lot of people, especially with as nasty as this campaign got.

I heard Romney was getting a lot of criticism for not visiting the affected areas.  Now, that I don't get.  That isn't his place, or his job.  People were quick to criticize him for that, but you better believe, had he done that...people would have said he was stepping on toes, and being fake.  

So...the storm kind of hurt him in a way, even though I don't think the storm should have been relevant in assessing Romney at all...he simply is not in the position to do anything.

But, that's how it helped Obama...it was a LOT about timing too.  Had Sandy happened even a month or two ago, it has been stated that it wouldn't had as MUCH of an impact.

[el_em_en_oh]

No bait intended... it was meant in jest.

I'm SO glad this election cycle is over and done with, and we can all get back to discussing the REAL issues...

Benghazi
Illegal immigration
Healthcare reform
Welfare reform
Fiscal cliff
National debt
Fast & furious
Sandy
Unemployment rate
(in no particular order)

[rivll]

You think we might get through the next four years before you start up with another mess???

Maybe we could start talking about the issues both parties will be working together on. You know, hash it about, make it a freaking learning experience.
Why does that seem so hard?

[teko]

Nope, not even going there! LOL Nope, not taking the bait. Im basking in this one being over, period!

[el_em_en_oh]

Let's see how "tickled to death" the Left is, when Chris Christie (& Marco Rubio) appears on the ticket in 2016, to slaughter Hillary or Joe or whoever else the Left might decide to run!

I'm starting to look forward to the 2016 campaign & election already!!!

MickeyMouse, Dumbo, Popeye, Christie for President in 2016!!!!!

[teko]

Well vance, you think highly enuff of the media when it comes to them saying FEMA is doing a lousy job? Cannot have it both ways my friend!

Obama would have won the election, storm or no storm, but I think the people were tickled to death to see Christy and the pres working hand in hand for the sake of the people.