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CNN Analysis: Elections not a referendum on Obama
CNN ^
| November 4, 2009
| By Mark Preston, CNN Political Editor
Posted on 11/04/2009 3:42:45 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
Washington (CNN) -- Victories in New Jersey and Virginia Tuesday provided a major shot in the arm for the Republican Party heading into the 2010 elections, but the Democratic losses of these two governorships should not be interpreted as a significant blow to President Obama.
While the economy and jobs were the chief concern for voters in both states, 26 percent of New Jersey residents said property taxes was also a major issue, while another 20 percent mentioned corruption, according to CNN exit polling. In a similar CNN survey taken in Virginia, health care was the most important issue for 24 percent of the voters, while 15 percent named taxes and transportation was mentioned by 7 percent.
Further proof that this election was not solely focused on Obama, 56 percent of Virginians said that the president was not a factor when it came down to their vote. In New Jersey, that number increased to 60 percent of the people who went to the polls on Tuesday.
Perhaps this was the problem for Virginia Sen. Creigh Deeds and New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine.
Neither Democratic candidate was Obama; neither was a great spokesman for "change;" and Democratic strategists and grassroots activists said each candidate failed to give independents a reason to support them.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: epicfail; fail; failure; kenyan; muslim; obamanomics; socialism
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umm, umm, umm Barck Hussein Obama
To: Oldeconomybuyer
The MSM is speechless and will spin this to the high heavens. This is going to be priceless and humorous as the MSM spins why this is not because of Obama and his pathetic attempt to Socialize this country.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:45:33 AM PST
by
Paige
("All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing," Edmund Burke)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
BO went to New Jersey several times but Corzine still lost. It certainly is a referendum on BO and his socialist policies.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:45:46 AM PST
by
Man50D
(Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it! www.FairTaxNation.com)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Whistling past the graveyard.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:45:49 AM PST
by
nhwingut
(The media's love affair with Obama reminds me of a dog humping a telephone pole.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
These old fools at CNN can't even see that their false Messiah just got the ole beat-down.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:45:55 AM PST
by
tobyhill
(The Communist has arrived)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Everyone knows that it would only be a referendum if there were a Republican President in office!
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:45:59 AM PST
by
missnry
(The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals Crazy!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
hey CNN...just heard some kid say *bang bang*...it must be a shoot out, better send some reporters....idiots!
CNN is going to be saying this all week long.....protect the manchild.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:46:07 AM PST
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Oldeconomybuyer
These same clowns will say this in 2012 when Obama fails to be reelected.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:48:18 AM PST
by
magellan
To: Oldeconomybuyer
But see
this story. Someone at the DNC fax machine got their wires crossed.
Cheers!
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:48:30 AM PST
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
spin spin spin spin
CNN had this story written before the elections just in case things didn’t go their way.
They also had an alternate story “Big Dem Wins Referendum on Saint Obama’s Majestic Presidency” on hold in case their chosen candidates won.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:48:56 AM PST
by
Skooz
(Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Oh; ok. Now, tell me about the rabbits, George!
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:50:17 AM PST
by
LRS
(Just contracts; just laws; just a constitution...)
To: missnry
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:50:37 AM PST
by
Oldeconomybuyer
(The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
To: nhwingut
I wonder what color the sky is on CNN’s planet?
:D
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:53:38 AM PST
by
JoeVet
(First rule of holes ... when you find yourself standing in one - stop digging ... unless ur a Dim)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Neither Democratic candidate was Obama; neither was a great spokesman for "change;" ..this is pure BS...CORZINE was in fact Odumbo lite...he constantly repeated the WH BS weekly.....his campaign was loaded with ODUMBO OPERATIVES.......
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:53:57 AM PST
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: Oldeconomybuyer
This makes a much sense as any other ‘analysis.’ On the other hand if every liberal person or position in every major and minor battle had won, CNN would have come to the exact opposite conclusion.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:54:36 AM PST
by
stevem
To: stevem
CNN is just saying that -13bama has a green light to continue on the path of socialism to marxism, at least according to them.
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posted on
11/04/2009 3:56:59 AM PST
by
C210N
(A patriot for a Conservative Renaissance!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Obama won by 6 points in Virginia and 15 points in NJ so for that big of swing in party loyalty in one year is definitely a referendum on Obama.
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posted on
11/04/2009 4:00:43 AM PST
by
tobyhill
(The Communist has arrived)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
To: Oldeconomybuyer
...should not be interpreted as a significant blow to President Obama. Well then, maybe it's a little HOPE and CHANGE?
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posted on
11/04/2009 4:02:20 AM PST
by
This_far
(Mandatory insurance! I thought it was about health care?)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
They’ll lose big in 2010 and then O will lose in 2012 and they still won’t call it a referendum on the one.
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posted on
11/04/2009 4:03:27 AM PST
by
DC Packfan
(Hi, I'm Jimmah, and I'm a dumbass!)
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