3.1 Million Citizens United Say Four More Years!
Obama Reports 3.1M Donors, Tops ’08 ABC News (7)
While Romneyhood Runs Against “Invisible Obama”, The Dems Run Against Romney/Ryan as “Bush 2.0”
TPM: Two days before their convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Democrats are gearing up to present the election as a choice between President Obama’s vision for the future and a return to Bush era policies of the last decade. Democrats made the rounds on the Sunday talk shows to preview…
5 Ways the Obama Administration Revived the Auto Industry by Reducing Oil Use
From Center for American Progress: The Obama administration today promulgated fuel-economy and carbon-pollution limits for 2017 to 2025 model cars. These essential standards will reduce oil use, save families money from lower gasoline purchases, create jobs, and reduce emissions responsible for climate change. Under these new standards U.S. companies will…
“This Seat’s Taken.”
TPM: Obama Responds To Clint Eastwood’s Speech (6)
Obama’s Stirring New Gay Rights Ad
Glee star Jane Lynch narrates this documentary about LGBT rights in America. The video features a candid interview with President Obama, who speaks about the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, why he supports marriage equality, and what’s at stake for the LGBT community in this election. (16)
“Everything Is At Stake…”
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi defined the stakes of the 2012 election this way: “Everything is at stake. Civilization as we know it today,” she said, catching herself with a laugh. “That’s all. So, no pressure.” (22)
Undeniable, Undisputed Facts: More Jobs Created at Faster Rate Under Democratic Presidents, President Obama Included
From the NYT: The following graph, which I put together using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, traces the annual rate of job creation under Democratic and Republican administrations from Harry Truman to Obama — with 2009 separated out as a year in which any fair-minded person would agree…
NBC/WSJ Poll: Obama with 4% Lead Overall; Leads Romney 94% to 0% (Yes, Zero) with Black Voters
First Read: A Democratic ticket featuring Obama and Vice President Joe Biden gets support from 48 percent of registered voters, and a Republican ticket of Romney and new running mate Paul Ryan gets 44 percent. These numbers are only slightly changed from July, when Obama led Romney by six points…