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Obama hones populist message in Nevada: ‘I’ve got the scars to prove it’
http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/01/14862381-obama-hones-populist-message-in-nevada-ive-got-the-scars-to-prove-it?lite ^ | November 1, 2012 | Ali Weinberg

Posted on 11/01/2012 8:47:22 PM PDT by John W

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – At his second of three events Thursday, President Obama honed his closing arguments, painting himself as a populist fighter for those who send him to the White House a second time.

His speech was lighter on direct jabs to his opponent Mitt Romney, as was his earlier address in Green Bay, Wis., although he once again ridiculed Romney’s self-characterization as an agent of change.

“My opponent can talk about change, but I know what real change looks like because I've fought for it. I've got the scars to prove it. You have too,” Obama told the 4,500 supporters gathered in a field at the Cheyenne Sports Complex.

The imagery of a fighter struggling against the status quo punctuated Obama’s entire speech.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Nevada
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1 posted on 11/01/2012 8:47:26 PM PDT by John W
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To: John W

All I am hearing about is what Obama is saying. Not one F-ing thing about what Romney is saying. Please tell me this isn’t the case in the swing states.


2 posted on 11/01/2012 8:50:06 PM PDT by CatOwner
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3 posted on 11/01/2012 8:51:32 PM PDT by entropy12 (Romney/Ryan 2012... Send Obama back to Chicago/Hawaii/Kenya/Indonesia wherever)
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To: CatOwner

In the swing-state of Virginia we’re being bombarded constantly with ads — TV and radio. Almost 3 to 1 Romney. I think Romney has a cash advantage which he’s cashing the last few days in the swing states with saturation advertising. BTW, I’m sick to death of political ads for this cycle. Even the anti-Obama ads. Nov 6 can’t come soon enough for me.


4 posted on 11/01/2012 8:54:37 PM PDT by kevao (Hey, Obama: The 1930s called, they want their economic policy back.)
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To: John W

Yeah, he’s got that scar on his skull saying “Allah” in Arabic.

http://junipersec.wordpress.com/2012/09/09/an-enigma-with-a-conundrum-on-top/


5 posted on 11/01/2012 8:57:38 PM PDT by Hardraade (http://junipersec.wordpress.com (I will fear no muslim))
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To: CatOwner

>> All I am hearing about is what Obama is saying.

I’m not sure that’s a *bad* thing.

Let the jackass talk.

Thought question: do *you* believe what Obama says?

There’s lots of folks out there, listening, who are just like you.


6 posted on 11/01/2012 8:57:49 PM PDT by Nervous Tick ("You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.")
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To: John W

>> “... I’ve got the scars to prove it. You have too,” Obama told the 4,500 supporters

Those 4,500 supporters are all smack addicts too?

Then again, I’m not sure needle tracks actually count as “scars”.


7 posted on 11/01/2012 9:00:19 PM PDT by Nervous Tick ("You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.")
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To: Nervous Tick

I am not listening. I’ve already voted (for Romney). It’s just that all I am hearing and reading (other than on FR0 nationally and locally is Obama this, Omama that, Omaba lead numerous swing states, Omama had his a$$ kissed by Christie, etc.


8 posted on 11/01/2012 9:01:07 PM PDT by CatOwner
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Just a few of Obama’s scars:

Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods, both former Navy SEALs working under the State Department, were killed alongside U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens and information management officer Sean Smith.


9 posted on 11/01/2012 9:02:40 PM PDT by Gator113 (I would have voted for NEWT, now it's Romney & Ryan.~Just livin' life, my way~)
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To: CatOwner

Wow, brutal misspellings. Election has gotten on my nerves.


10 posted on 11/01/2012 9:02:40 PM PDT by CatOwner
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>> I’ve already voted (for Romney).

Then please let me rephrase what I posted earlier:

“there are lots of folks out there voting for Romney, just like you.”

:-)


11 posted on 11/01/2012 9:05:10 PM PDT by Nervous Tick ("You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.")
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My opponent can talk about change, but I know what real change looks like because I’ve fought for it. I’ve got the scars to prove it. You have too,”

Yes Obama we have the scars from the screwing you have been giving America. Now PISS OFF and go spend ALL your time on a golf course somewhere, preferably Saudi Arabia


12 posted on 11/01/2012 9:06:06 PM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I sign up for the New American Revolution and the Crusades 2012?)
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The entire Country has the “scars to prove it”. Geez...

That line is a perfect followup to Obama’s, we leave nobody behind remark from yesterday.

What a friggin Maroon.

13 posted on 11/01/2012 9:08:10 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (How do you insult an Obama Voter? Call them an Obama Voter.)
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To: CatOwner

The media does not want you to hear what Romney is saying
only what Obastardo is saying.
Obama speak only.


14 posted on 11/01/2012 9:17:46 PM PDT by funfan
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To: funfan

That’s my point. Are the people in those states that will decide this election (OH, IA, NH, WI, CO, FL, VA) hearing Romney’s message past the constant barrage of Obama-speak? And not just the enthused who are attending his rallies, but those who are undecided about this election?


15 posted on 11/01/2012 9:23:35 PM PDT by CatOwner
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"there are lots of folks out there voting for Romney, just like you."

That's not my point. My vote was never in much doubt with Romney (I would *never* vote for Obama). It's the vote of those looking for a reason to vote for someone or vote against someone that I am curious about.

16 posted on 11/01/2012 9:27:20 PM PDT by CatOwner
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To: CatOwner

>> That’s not my point.

I’m trying to empathize with you and support you, and it’s not working.

So help me out: what exactly IS your point?


17 posted on 11/01/2012 9:32:33 PM PDT by Nervous Tick ("You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.")
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To: CatOwner
Well if the people only rely on the MSM then they only will hear Obama. Hopefully they saw the debates which were shown the MSM and they got to see the contrast between candidates. Luckily the first debate really showcased
Mitt and Obama was shown as the piece of crap that he is
and that debate had the largest audience.
18 posted on 11/01/2012 9:35:52 PM PDT by funfan
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To: John W

Mr. Obama, show us your scars! Liar!


19 posted on 11/01/2012 9:37:40 PM PDT by petitfour
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To: entropy12

Great 0 charts. Thanks for posting.


20 posted on 11/01/2012 9:37:40 PM PDT by Jane Long (Soli Deo Gloria!)
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