Two Charts That Should Terrify Republicans

[Lakhota]

By Brian Beutler

If Republicans seem spooked to you these days, here’s why.

President Obama’s political comeback over the past several months aligns neatly with when he began more aggressively attacking the GOP and politicking for economic growth and equality back in September.

But over that same stretch, the economy began moving in the right direction. Indicators of economic growth started moving upward, and the eye-popping indications of economic weakness started moving downward. That’s surely had an effect. And if the trends continue, it augurs very well for Obama in the general election.

Just a quick note that the 2009 spike in new auto sales is attributable to the Cash for Clunkers program, enacted by Democrats when they controlled both houses of Congress.

Two Charts That Should Terrify Republicans | TPMDC

 

[code1211]

The thing that terrorizes Conservatives is what the Big is doing/has done to the republic.

Like most Americans, i'm counting down the days to November.

 

[uscitizen]

Why worry, the world is gonna end later this year anyway.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

And its gettin better every day.

But, hey, don't confuse them with facts. They're way too busy listening to lushbo to be bothered with FACTS!!

 

[Old Rocks]

The thing that terrorizes Conservatives is what the Big is doing/has done to the republic.

Like most Americans, i'm counting down the days to November.

Like most Americans, so am I. And President Obama's second term. And a Democratic House and Senate.

 

[Old Rocks]

Why worry, the world is gonna end later this year anyway.

Well, for sure, the rightwingnuts on this board will be believing the world has ended after November.

 

[Full-Auto]

By Brian Beutler

If Republicans seem spooked to you these days, here’s why.

President Obama’s political comeback over the past several months aligns neatly with when he began more aggressively attacking the GOP and politicking for economic growth and equality back in September.

But over that same stretch, the economy began moving in the right direction. Indicators of economic growth started moving upward, and the eye-popping indications of economic weakness started moving downward. That’s surely had an effect. And if the trends continue, it augurs very well for Obama in the general election.

Just a quick note that the 2009 spike in new auto sales is attributable to the Cash for Clunkers program, enacted by Democrats when they controlled both houses of Congress.

Two Charts That Should Terrify Republicans | TPMDC

Is that the plan. Distort housing?

 

[percysunshine]

A liberal with no chin.

 

[Lakhota]

New home construction of to a strong start in 2012 - Feb. 16, 2012

 

[theunbubba]

Foreclosures are rising and so are gas prices. This will kill housing starts and job growth. Your boy if toast.

 

[Lakhota]

Foreclosures are rising and so are gas prices. This will kill housing starts and job growth. Your boy if toast.

He may be in November - but he ain't now!

 

[Full-Auto]

New home construction of to a strong start in 2012 - Feb. 16, 2012

As long as the foreclosure rate remains high this will have little meaning.

Foreclosures are expected to soar this year as banks will become more aggressive with repossession. The result will be a continued lag.

 

[rdean]

What scares Republicans is they may not be able to finish what they started under Bush. In spite of them, America will survive. But greatly diminished.

 

[Toro]

What matters is employment, and employment has been getting better. But if employment stalls, Obama will be in trouble.

 

[uscitizen]

Why worry, the world is gonna end later this year anyway.

Well, for sure, the rightwingnuts on this board will be believing the world has ended after November.

they can't even figure out which world. Newts world? Palins world? Cains world?

 

[PredFan]

Liberals are the only ones who get terrified.

 

[uscitizen]

Liberals are the only ones who get terrified.

Who were the biggest supporters of the patriot act?
Who said you are either with us or for the enemy.
Who developed and supported the preemptive war doctrine, which is now known as the Bush Doctrine.
And the keep us safe whine during the Bush years was quite annoying.

 

[PredFan]

Liberals are the only ones who get terrified.

Who were the biggest supporters of the patriot act?
Who said you are either with us or for the enemy.
Who developed and supported the preemptive war doctrine, which is now known as the Bush Doctrine.
And the keep us safe whine during the Bush years was quite annoying.

That doesn't mean terrified that is fighting. Liberals get terrified, Conservatives fight.

 

[Full-Auto]

Liberals are the only ones who get terrified.

Who were the biggest supporters of the patriot act?
Who said you are either with us or for the enemy.
Who developed and supported the preemptive war doctrine, which is now known as the Bush Doctrine.
And the keep us safe whine during the Bush years was quite annoying.

Who were the biggest supporters of the patriot act?

That would be Democrats now. They controlled congress during renewal.

 

[naturegirl]

Gosh durn those obstructionist Tea Party folks we elected last November..........without them the economy would still be faltering........but it's just easier to give credit to their messiah but it's hogwash when a faltering economy is his fault.

I'm so confused, how do you guys keep this stuff straight???