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Is there a historical reason to this?

Meaning for undecideds ... was there much to sway them either way?

Doesn't NPR have to justify what they did?

Not sure where the he and the Democrats are going. Independents (those that will vote either Republican or Democrat) are the deciders in most elections. Seems like their strategy is flawed.

Obviously there is a pretty big split. Count it as you may but it has been at least 50-50 with a tilt towards disapproval of this thing. But it was made into law. Are there other major laws that have been enacted this way?

And what does that mean? Are our representatives supposed to vote for their constituent's wishes? How well is this working?

Or was it a dog and pony show that benefited the politicians only? I hate to seem pessimistic but they can have all the "summits" they want to make it appear that all voices are heard but still go back and do the backroom deals. Summits do not create legislation.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100128/ap_on_en_tv/us...

He "forgot he was black" ???? Who says these kinds of things and thinks they are normal? Is it because Matthews is an old man and grew up in a different era?

I want to know your opinion (and please tell me if you are from MA) - curious is "All politics is local" or there is something else is in play.

"Obama friend's child injured, golf interrupted"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091229/ap_o%E2%80%A6

Thank goodness according to the report: "After a brief delay, Obama returned to the course."

or worse Terrorism:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091229/ap_o%E2%80%A6

where it was reported: "On Monday, he did not address the public until after a workout and a tennis game with his wife — and went golfing immediately afterward. "

Or are they the same thing?

I really don't get it. I truly believe that Obama was elected because the economy crashed. That was the only reason he got into office. And since then things are far from fixed but the Senate and House seem absorbed with the health care thing. I would guess that the average American would say in large numbers that economy issues still need attention and the government is not taking care of what they were elected to do. Is universal health care going to create or save jobs?

I think the president should ramp it up (add more troups) or take them all out. One or the other - make a DECISION. What is going on now is not working and a decision needs to be made so we don't waste more lives and ASAP. What do you think?

I think the president should ramp it up (add more troups) or take them all out. One or the other - make a DECISION. What is going on now is not working and a decision needs to be made so we don't waste more lives and ASAP. What do you think?

Why doesn't he stay out of the public arena as GW does?

I thought I heard somewhere there were several (or several different versions) ... I would love to find that link. So what exactly was congress going to vote on? Was there one bill in particular? And will it be the same one that they come back to in a month?

http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92026/?fp=1

"Presidential Pooch Watch"

... meanwhile our economy and that of Europe, Japan, probably China and Russia is headed for a downward spiral.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/12/business/worldbu...

"The International Monetary Fund recently warned that the world faced the prospect of a simultaneous recession in the United States, Europe and Japan for the first time in more than 60 years. The Chinese economy, long the main engine of growth in oil demand, is also slowing."

Looks like they might do a recount? What is your opinion of the candidates? I don't know much about them.

They seemed to be head over heals and biased beyond belief. Will they started reporting, examining, and stop promoting?