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Politics : President Barack Obama -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: koan who wrote (120240)	9/9/2012 12:02:09 PM
From: ChinuSFO	Respond to of 149317

Well said. Second.

To: koan who wrote (120240)	9/9/2012 12:32:33 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

Anyone who followed the last 4 years can see where the left wing (following the congressional black caucus's lead) forced Obama left after the debt raising debacle, and then he started gaining in the polls. Actually, Obama hadn't been gaining. His poll numbers trended down in Spring and then have remained flat until the convention. Its only been since the convention that we've seen some genuine movement upwards..........and I think it has to do more with the fact that the Dem convention was extraordinarily well run and heavy on substance when compared to the GOP's. For the first time in years, Obama's poll numbers are starting to break 50% but even now, the move is tentative at best. I caution you not to read too much into Obama's alleged 'move' left. That move has excited some Dems who have been lethargic to date but nothing has really changed if you check the polls. On social issues, Obama is doing what he usually does.........letting Americans catch up with the trend before taking a position.

To: koan who wrote (120240)	9/9/2012 12:50:11 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 149317

GOP Sen. Brown wins support of Democratic lawmaker September 7, 2012 BOSTON—Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has for the first time picked up the endorsement of a sitting Democratic state lawmaker -- Malden state Rep. Christopher Fallon of Malden. Fallon said Friday he broke with his party and backed Brown because of his decency and sincerity. Fallon said he and Brown have been friends for a long time. Fallon has also contributed to Brown's campaigns in the past. Brown has been touting his support from Democrats -- including former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn and former Springfield Mayor Charlie Ryan -- as he tries to cast himself as a bipartisan lawmaker. Brown is facing a challenge from Democrat Elizabeth Warren in November. On Wednesday, Warren gave a prime time address at the Democratic National Convention in which she appealed to middle class voters. © Copyright 2012 Associated boston.com