Official 2012 Election Day Thread

I floated this idea around over the weekend with a friend. If whoever won would incorporate the loser somehow in his administration as a way to bring the right and left together. In this case, if Obama brought in Mitt or Ryan to play a part in tackling major problems. Set aside politics and focus on improving the country.

I honestly dont think we had bad canidates this time around and even though there was tense moments in the debates, I dont think it was as close to disrepectful or dirty as past campaigns. I actually think Mitt and Obama could work together quite well if given the chance. It would set a nice example

Yeah, that and Europe. It shows you how stupid the American voters really are, which is exactly why I said what I said in the other thread. So you are going to leave this country to avoid "socialism", but head off to another country who has a higher degree of socialism than we do and pay more taxes.



It boils down to it, they just don't like the black guy.

It boils down to thats a dumb a$$ statement.

http://i.imgur.com/cPmU1.jpg

I think some people have taken this defeat hard.

I wouldnt call it a defeat.
I'd call it change.
A change of setbacks.
A four year setback changed to an eight year setback.

Or in good humor.

Speaking of humor, LOL @ this jackass:

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To me, the Republican loss means 2 things:

1st - Republicans need to step away from the whole, "We're God's platform" mentality. Blue dog democrats in places like Ohio, Wisconsin and Iowa would easily vote Republican if they weren't faced with religion thrown in their face every debate and having to deal with far-right social issues. If Republicans left social issues alone and tried their hardest to focus on fiscal issues, they'd get the right, moderates and independents. Statements like (and I'm paraphrasing), if a women gets pregnant due to a rape, it must've been God's will, is why people (or at least I can't) take Republicans seriously. When it comes to social issues, staying as close to the middle as possible, is key.

2nd: I don't know how long Republicans are going to continue ignoring minorities. Obama won 73% of Hispanics and 71% of Asians and 93% of African-Americans. Since I know someone will argue, African-Americans won't vote for a white guy if there's a black guy running, what about Hispanics and Asians? Obama got more Latinos this election than LAST election and in 2004 Bush practically had Hispanics all over his jock. (Granted there was a lower Hispanic turnout). Hell, Bush even got 10% of the black vote.

I could be totally wrong, but I feel like you can't ignore minorities, least you could do is humor them like you're after their vote.

To me, the Republican loss means 2 things:

1st - Republicans need to step away from the whole, "We're God's platform" mentality. Blue dog democrats in places like Ohio, Wisconsin and Iowa would easily vote Republican if they weren't faced with religion thrown in their face every debate and having to deal with far-right social issues. If Republicans left social issues alone and tried their hardest to focus on fiscal issues, they'd get the right, moderates and independents. Statements like (and I'm paraphrasing), if a women gets pregnant due to a rape, it must've been God's will, is why people (or at least I can't) take Republicans seriously. When it comes to social issues, staying as close to the middle as possible, is key.

2nd: I don't know how long Republicans are going to continue ignoring minorities. Obama won 73% of Hispanics and 71% of Asians and 93% of African-Americans. Since I know someone will argue, African-Americans won't vote for a white guy if there's a black guy running, what about Hispanics and Asians? Obama got more Latinos this election than LAST election and in 2004 Bush practically had Hispanics all over his jock. (Granted there was a lower Hispanic turnout). Hell, Bush even got 10% of the black vote.

I could be totally wrong, but I feel like you can't ignore minorities, least you could do is humor them like you're after their vote.

Good post. I agree.
Serious stuff to think about.

I floated this idea around over the weekend with a friend. If whoever won would incorporate the loser somehow in his administration as a way to bring the right and left together. In this case, if Obama brought in Mitt or Ryan to play a part in tackling major problems. Set aside politics and focus on improving the country.

I honestly dont think we had bad canidates this time around and even though there was tense moments in the debates, I dont think it was as close to disrepectful or dirty as past campaigns. I actually think Mitt and Obama could work together quite well if given the chance. It would set a nice example

Well he did say he would sit down with Romney in the near future and discuss ideas so that was a pretty good gesture. Personally I would hope to see the following.

- Don't raise top rates to full 39% instead compromise and settle around 36%. Or maybe increase income requirements to qualify for top bracket.

- Revisit the American Jobs Act and have House and Senate go back and forth to reach a version that works for both parties. Tax credits for new hires and pay raises are especially important.

- Corporate tax rate at 28% is not a bad deal.

- Cut wasteful spending. This article is a good start Federal workers tell us what should be cut from the budget - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-workers-tell-us-what-should-be-cut-from-the-budget/2011/04/14/AF3YakfD_story.html)

House Republicans should use any good will generated in negotiations to limit the reach of organizations like the EPA. I would hope they would agree to cuts in military spending but GOP would rather raise taxes before cutting defense.

Either way its vital that the two parties work together. Hopefully getting a few tea party candidates out of the way will help.

Well he did say he would sit down with Romney in the near future and discuss ideas so that was a pretty good gesture. Personally I would hope to see the following.

- Don't raise top rates to full 39% instead compromise and settle around 36%. Or maybe increase income requirements to qualify for top bracket.

- Revisit the American Jobs Act and have House and Senate go back and forth to reach a version that works for both parties. Tax credits for new hires and pay raises are especially important.

- Corporate tax rate at 28% is not a bad deal.

- Cut wasteful spending. This article is a good start Federal workers tell us what should be cut from the budget - The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-workers-tell-us-what-should-be-cut-from-the-budget/2011/04/14/AF3YakfD_story.html)

House Republicans should use any good will generated in negotiations to limit the reach of organizations like the EPA. I would hope they would agree to cuts in military spending but GOP would rather raise taxes before cutting defense.

Either way its vital that the two parties work together. Hopefully getting a few tea party candidates out of the way will help.

Tea Party was a HUGE loser yesterday.