From the start, President Barack Obama and the Democrats have framed this election as a choice between two competing visions, and—with some assistance from Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney—their efforts have struck a resonant chord with the electorate. Not only does Obama lead Romney in the race for President—a dramatic […] Read more »
What Ryan Will Mean in House Races
… From House Majority PAC’s inception, it was clear that the Ryan budget could be the key to Democrats taking back the House majority. After all, the Romney-Ryan plan is a very clear statement on the principles of today’s Republican party: cut taxes for big corporations and wealthy, slash investments […] Read more »
Romney Lost the American Jewish Vote by Picking Paul Ryan
… So what do American Jews vote on? The economy, of course. According to the AJC poll, it registered almost five times the number of first-place votes as did Israel. Second, with more than three times the number, was health care. … Jews are also big fans of government spending. […] Read more »
Reaction to Ryan as VP Pick Among Least Positive Historically
Four in 10 Americans rate Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate as either “excellent” or “pretty good,” while 42% call the choice “only fair” or “poor.” This even division is among the least positive reactions to a vice presidential choice Gallup has recorded in […] Read more »
The 2012 Presidential Election: Referendum or Choice?
The economic and political environment of the 2012 campaign has forced Barack Obama to wage two campaigns – one campaign against Mitt Romney and one campaign against a bad economy, driven by his own failed economic policies. In 2008, Barack Obama won with an aspirational campaign, promising hope for all, […] Read more »
Polls Have Middling Reviews for Ryan
… However, a few polls were released that were dedicated to Mr. Ryan specifically, and they offered mediocre numbers for the Republican ticket. … First, Mr. Ryan’s numbers are middling to poor by the standard of other recent vice-presidential selections. And second, the period immediately after a vice-presidential announcement has […] Read more »