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To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (662622)	7/18/2012 7:17:15 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1583414

The Knicks didn’t match Jeremy Lin’s offer sheet because owner James Dolan felt ‘betrayed,’ ‘deceived,’ according to report: sports.yahoo.com Translation: Jeremy Lin and the Rockets understand how the free agent market works. James Dolan doesn't. And it doesn't take a Harvard degree. Tenchusatsu

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (662622)	7/18/2012 7:20:40 PM
From: i-node	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1583414

I think OH & PA will both end up being pretty strong Romney states. I don't think he'd have to win all the swing states to consider it a landslide.

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (662622)	7/18/2012 7:31:03 PM
From: i-node	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1583414

It is the Grapes of Wrath all over again if you ask the voters. I guess it could get better before the election -- if Obama can rig the numbers they'll certainly make every effort to. I just don't see voters -- other than leftwing nutjobs, lining up to vote for this incompetent again. =========== ============= That this commentary came from CBS & NYT is astonishing. These people don't even know anything about Romney yet other than the bashing he's received by Obama -- and I'm not sure Obama has a lot more ammo. Even if Romney releases his tax returns, how much more mileage can he get out of "He's a rich guy, but me with my $14 Million, I'm just like you" approach. ============= CBS News Poll analysis by the CBS News Polling Unit: Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus and Anthony Salvanto. (CBS News) President Obama and Mitt Romney are effectively tied in the race for the presidency, according to a new CBS News/New York Times survey. Forty-seven percent of registered voters nationwide who lean towards a candidate back Romney, while 46 percent support the president. Four percent are undecided. The one percentage point difference is within the survey's three point margin of error. Romney leads by eight points among men; the president leads by five points among women. The president's supporters are more likely to strongly back their candidate. Fifty-two percent strongly favor Mr. Obama, while just 29 percent of Romney voters strongly back the presumptive Republican nominee. More than one in three Romney voters say they are supporting Romney primarily because they dislike Mr. Obama. Only eight percent of Obama supporters say their support for the president is tied to their dislike of Romney. Republicans are more enthusiastic than Democrats when it comes to voting in this election, though just one in three registered voters overall are more enthusiastic than they were in the past. Roughly half of Republicans say they are more enthusiastic compared to past elections - up from 36 percent in March - while just 27 percent of Democrats say they same. One in five registered voters with a candidate choice said they still might change their mind. The percentage of those willing to switch was essentially the same for both candidates. Forty-five percent of registered voters say they are paying close attention to the campaign, and another 38 percent say they are paying some attention. Seventeen percent say they are paying little or no attention. Fifty-four percent of registered voters cite the economy and jobs as "extremely" important in their presidential vote, more than any other issue. Here Romney has the edge: 49 percent of registered voters say he would do a better job handling the economy and jobs, while 41 percent cite Mr. Obama. Romney is also seen as better on the federal budget deficit (50 percent to 36 percent), taxes (47 percent to 42 percent) and illegal immigration (46 percent to 38 percent). Mr. Obama as seen as better on foreign policy (47 percent to 40 percent) and social issues (48 percent to 37 percent). Views of the candidates on health care and terrorism were split. Thirty-eight percent of registered voters say Mr. Obama cares a lot about their needs and problems, compared to 25 percent who say the same of Romney. Registered voters were slightly more likely to say that Mr. Obama says what he believes (45 percent) than to say that Romney says what he believes (37 percent). Only 28 percent believe Mr. Obama has fulfilled his promise to deliver positive change for the country. Fifty-eight percent say he has not delivered change, while seven percent say he has delivered change that has been bad for the country. Mr. Obama's overall approval rating stands at 44 percent, with 46 percent disapproving. His approval rating on the economy is just 39 percent - 55 percent disapprove - and his approval rating on foreign policy is 41 percent. His approval rating on the economy has dropped five points since April. Both candidates have net unfavorable ratings. Forty-eight percent of registered voters view the president unfavorably, while 36 percent view him favorably. Romney is viewed unfavorably by 36 percent and favorably by 32 percent. Nearly one in three say they do not yet have an opinion about the presumptive Republican nominee. Seven in ten Americans say the economy is in bad shape. While 24 percent say it is getting better - down from 33 percent in April - 30 percent say it is getting worse. That marks the highest percentage who say the economy is getting worse since December. Two in five Americans say they are very concerned someone in their household will lose their job.