We have the high ground now. In the past we were seen as against granny, we were against social programs, and for the rich. This has shifted especially with the elderly. We need to support the Boomers and go instead go after bloated federal programs. They will have the majority of Blacks and Latinos, but gay rights and abortions offend Black and Latino Christians so depending on what approach the GOP takes we could peel off an additional 3 - 5% in 2012. I believe it was Axelrod that warned Hussein that they could not win with just Blacks and Eggheads.
Hussein is -26 (I believe) among Indies, which is really bad. Risk is that we lose Indies after 2010 by getting stupid. Incrementalism is the key, get money back into people’s pockets, extend jobless benefits with corresponding cuts in the IRS, EPA, NPR and NEA. Traditionally we do not like extending jobless benefits, but this is not a time to fight this, just cut programs most Americans do not like.
Try to freeze federal wages and initiate a comprehensive review of ALL federal jobs and pay scale outside the DOD. (still at War)
Force Hussein to veto a bill that requires ALL members of the House, Executive and Judicial Branch be forced into Obamacare.
Force Obama to veto a bill which fully taxes Union healthcare plans and prevent Healthcare First responders, Doctors and Nurses from being unionized.
Force Hussein to veto a bill that temporarily lifts DOD end strength restrictions (max manpower) for initial commissions and enlistments. Lift restrictions from FY 2011 to FY 2017 for initial joins only. This allows more college grads and high school grads an opportunity to join the military while jobs are scarce. From prior experience I can tell you, people that join just for jobs rarely stay beyond their first enlistment. As soon as economy rebounds they are gone. Divert some stimulus money to DOD specifically for this. Cut funding to NGOs and other non-governmental programs to pay for.
Force Hussein to veto a bill that approves funds targeted to increase infrastructure construction at military facilities, bridges and roads. Get money left from TARP and Stimulus Bill.
Force Obama to veto a bill that exempts veterans in the VA, TRICARE or TRICARE for Life systems from Obamacare restrictions and taxes. Transfer funds from Obama care.
Force Obama to openly oppose or support a Republican job retraining program similar to an old VA program. First year Government pays half of wages (set a Limit, minimum wage +$3.00 or some such amount) second year government pays 25% third year employer is responsible for 100% since by then new employees are fully trained. Get money from Stimulus to prevent Hussein from spreading it around to ACORN groups.
Force him to veto a bill allowing early retirement for federal employees to include Medicare and Social Security at rates that are adjusted for age at retirement. Jobs are scarce; we need to get younger adults employed. Older employees are not leaving because their retirements were hammered and they cannot get the federal package until age 60.
Critical that this NOT be done as a single comprehensive package that most Americans will not understand, but one bill at a time, no more than 50 pages and made public from day one. Death by a thousand cuts!!!! But what do I know; I am just another angry white guy, with my guns and God to comfort me.