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Obama says ‘disquiet’ breeds political cynicism
Associated Press ^ | May 7, 2014 10:29 PM EDT | Jim Kuhnhenn

Posted on 05/07/2014 8:14:01 PM PDT by Olog-hai

President Barack Obama says disquiet and a sense of frustration in the country are fueling cynicism about government that could hurt Democratic turnout in the November elections.

In a sober political assessment, Obama tells Democratic donors he feels a sense of urgency about the election and needs the Senate to remain Democratic. Republicans have a chance to win control of the Senate this year.

The president says that when Democrats get discouraged, they don’t vote. …

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: cynicism; disquiet; liberalagenda; obama
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To: Olog-hai
"who paid from $10,000 to $32,400 to attend.
the political system faces challenges from legislative procedures, a partisan media
and too much money in politics.

Does this guy even think about what he is saying?

21 posted on 05/08/2014 4:46:56 AM PDT by Falcon4.0
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To: Olog-hai

“Obama says ‘disquiet’ breeds political cynicism”

We are long past “disquiet”.


22 posted on 05/08/2014 4:48:24 AM PDT by Brooklyn Attitude (Things are only going to get worse.)
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