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"That could never happen ?" Well...the list goes on...and it's happening now. And if we are not pro-active to block what the Repubs have openly stated they will do...due to our comfortable complacency...then we can expect some major surprises ahead.....and many will be heard saying...." How'd THAT happen ?"
TRUTH TIME !
BEWARE: With exactly 2 weeks to Midterm elections, the manipulative media will be in high gear with false/fake polls & reports that the Repubs have this thing 'sewn up'. The oldest political trick in the book....when you have no REAL agenda....just PRETEND like you won already (in hopes that Dem voters believe THE LIE ...and don't vote). ESPECIALLY BEWARE of everything from AP (Associated Press)....one of the main tools in this manipulation/con, which supplies 'news' to newspapers, television and radio stations across the country. Did you know that AP actually DEMANDS that all of their subscribers actually call President Obama...." MISTER " Obama ? They call it "AP Style Reporting"...I call it DISRESPECTFUL !...(wouldn't call POPE Benedict "Mister Benedict") and you'll notice AP's reports/articles to be anti as well. Makes me think they're on the side of Big Corp. like the Party of No. We're running against the Baggers...against the G-No-P....AND against media manipulation.....and....Yes We WILL !!!! (again) GOTV !!!! (didn't mean to rant...but this is SERIOUS) IT'S FIGHT TIME !!!!
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: They want to roll back Wall Street reform so that taxpayers can be on the hook for the next bailout.
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: They want to let credit card companies hit you with hidden fees or penalties.
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: They want to cut education by 20 percent to help pay for a $700 billion tax break for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans, folks who don’t need it and won’t even --
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: Look, this is the same theory they have been peddling for years. And, Ohio, it is up to you to tell them we do not want what they are selling. We’ve been there before and we are not going back. (Applause.)
1st Lady Michelle Obama spoke of the importance this election has on the future. " I am like every parent that I know. My children are the center of my world. (Applause.) And my hopes for their future are at the heart of every single thing that I do. And when I think about the issues facing our nation right now, I think about what that means for our girls. And I think about what that means for the world that we’re leaving for them and, quite frankly, for all of our children. I think about whether or not we’re leaving the next generation -- and that would be many of your generation, your generation, folks -- whether we’re leaving something better. And that’s really how I look at things. "
The Ohio rally, which teamed The President and 1st Lady together for the first time on the campaign trail, was in support of Democrats Governor Ted Strickland, who is running against Republican Fox News anchor John Kasich, as well as for Lee Fisher who is running for U.S. Senate seat against Rob Portman, formerly a key player in the Bush administration.
With a live musical performance by John Legend, The President's closing remarks sounded the trumpet to the thousands with a call to action. " And if you will recapture that spirit, if you are out there knocking on doors and making phone calls, talking to your friends and neighbors, if you do not give up hope, then I guarantee you that not only are we going to win this election -- because this was never just about putting a President in the White House, it was about building a movement for change that lasted for a long time -- we will build a movement for change that will last 10 years from now and 20 years from now, and we will grow this economy and restore the middle class to its rightful place. And once again, the American Dream will be alive and well. "
As the crowd cheered in unison, one thing stood out most. Despite reports to the contrary, the Democrats are definitely energized. And at the event's close, one couldn't help but to feel; Ohio is... Fired Up !
Fired Up !
Any middle class parent or student who’s worried about paying college tuition will tell you that $2,500 makes a big difference when it comes time to pay the bills. But right now, there's a real chance students will lose access to an important tax credit provides this level of assistance - unless we act quickly.
That’s why President Obama is calling on Congress to make the American Opportunity Tax Credit – a $2500 per year tax credit for working families and students attending college – permanent. To help bring attention to the issue, he's meeting with college students in the Oval Office today. You can help by spreading the word about this important issue as well.
This isn't just an issue for current students - it matters to all of us. Having more college educated workers in the American workforce is crucial to growing our economy. In order to compete in the 21st century global economy, we need to give all Americans the opportunity to pursue a college degree – and that’s exactly what this tax credit does:
Unfortunately, some Congressional Republicans are proposing a 20% cut on education which would mean reducing financial aid for eight million college students and leaving community colleges without the resources they need to prepare students for the jobs of the future. At the same time, they’re proposing to borrow $700 billion to provide millionaires and billionaires with an average tax cut of $100,000.
At times like these, cutting back on investments that are directly related to our economic growth just doesn’t make sense. We can’t afford to shortchange American students, and that’s why the President will continue to fight to make the American Opportunity Tax Credits permanent and to strengthen our education system for all students.
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