Obama Benefiting from Growing Optimism
A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll finds that Americans are growing more optimistic about the economy and the overall direction of the economy.
Some of the poll's key results:
Gingrich Is Only A Reagan Fan Now That It's Convenient
Gingrich can praise Ronald Reagan all he wants today, but he was not nearly as complimentary while the Gipper was with us. Some of the things Gingrich said about Reagan back in the 80's and 90's would probably end a Republican's career if uttered in 2012.
If You Think Romney Has Done Nothing Wrong, You're Missing The Point.
Mitt Romney has done nothing wrong. It's not his fault our tax system favors the ultra wealthy. We shouldn't blame him because only 15% of his income goes to the IRS. Likewise, it's not Romney's fault he has millions tucked away in the Cayman Islands. Mitt has done what any red-blooded American capitalist would have done under similar circumstances.
Gingrich, Perry, and now Santorum: Socialists
Newt Gingrich's 28 minute attack on Bain Capital has helped draw attention to the nastier parts of of Romney's career as a corporate raider, but it has drawn Newt the ire of Rush Limbaugh and the rest of the conservative establishment.
Huntsman's Turn to Get Noticed
Today is the New Hampshire primary. By all estimations, Romney will run away with a victory, but I'm hoping most of the discussion later tonight will be about the second place finisher-- Jon Huntsman. He's the only candidate who hasn't yet gotten a shot with Republican voters, and he's still the only candidate to offer a real alternative to Romney.
If this Continues, Obama will not be Beatable
As the Wall Street Journal reports today, this morning's jobs report is the real deal:
