Obama Isn’t Working
Mitt Romney released his weekly podcast on the most recent disappointing economic data, including a decline in household incomes, an increase in unemployment in 44 states, and the devastating impact President Obama’s policies are having on American families. The podcast is available each week on mittromney.com.
Here’s the text:
Hello, I’m Mitt Romney.
In 44 states last month, the unemployment rate went up. The heartbreaking problem of joblessness just got worse in 44 states.
In 44 states, it got harder for an unemployed dad to look his son in the eyes at the dinner table.
In 44 states, a young mother worried that her daughter won’t have the same opportunities as the other kids at school.
In 44 states, a man laid off in the middle of life laced up his best shoes, straightened his tie, and walked out the door to face another long day of hard stares, hard interviews, and hard disappointments.
Last month, more families were shattered, more hearts ached, and more children wondered if they’d ever see their parents smile again … because the hope of a recovery that should have been ours grew dimmer in 44 states.
In six states, people saw the unemployment rate go down or stay the same. But all Americans are hurting. Too many are living paycheck to paycheck. Just this week, we got the unbelievable news that household incomes fell even further during the so-called recovery than they did during the recession itself.
Anxiety has never been higher. Another new report out of Washington warns that higher unemployment and a double-dip recession will be a reality next year unless immediate steps are taken to avert what they’re calling a “fiscal cliff.”
In all 50 states, Americans are looking to the White House for leadership. But all they’re getting from their President is fear, frustration, and blame. Instead of uniting our nation in this time of crisis, President Obama has hit the campaign trail to declare “a stalemate in Washington.”
Think about that. With millions of Americans hurting like never before, the President has admitted defeat. With five months to go before his term his up, he’s saying he won’t even try anymore.
Isn’t this a devastating verdict on his own failure to lead?
I’ve led companies. I’ve overseen an Olympic Games. And I’ve governed a great American state. When people are telling you to give up, that’s when you find a way to try harder. When others are pointing fingers, that’s when you extend an open hand. And when Americans are hurting and families are falling apart, that’s when you put politics aside and find a way to get them some help. In a word, you Lead.
Look to Tampa. Two days from now, leaders from all across the country will gather to show Americans that help is on the way. For that father whose heart cries out for the dignity of work … for that child who needs a stable home … for that mid-career worker who just wants another chance, a better America can be more than just a hope. It can be our future. It must be our future.
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I’m sick of Thomas Kim’s remarks on this and other articles….he is also monopolizing the conversation. Mitt’s comments were awesome!!!!!! Why don’t you stick to Obama websites?
Well, that is not too bad……44 out of 57 states. :)
I’M SEEING RED!!!! YEAH!!!!
GO MITT AND PAUL!!!
Thomas Kim
Obama said the private sector is doing fine…..Romney said big business is doing fine or the very wealthy. There is a big difference between the two. If you say private sector, that would include the small businesses of less than 20 employees.
Romney is against tax loop holes that some businesses take advantage of. He has stated that…tax loop holes are tax advantages that were not intended by lawmakers. As Governor of MA, Romney did away with business tax loop holes which helped balance the budget.
It is true the large businesses are still getting money from banks and can deal with the current economy better. In fact the Obama administration has bragged that there is increased credit at banks but unfortunately it is only for established rich people not for start up businesses. Romney is only stating reality.
Romney is concerned about the middle class and the small businesses because they have been hurt the most by the recession.
But Obama’s public equity record is the real scandal…with tax payer dollars Obama has invested in the following..
Solyndra – 535 million – bankrupt
Sun Power – 1.2 billion – laying off workers
Bright Source – 1.6 billion – net losses totaling 177 million
Abound Solar – 400 million – Halted production – laid off 180 workers.
Tom…Obama believes we should have a government directed economy, but he is only demonstrating that government should leave business to business people.
We have 16 trillion in debt and growing and Obama makes almost no effort to CUT spending. Not one Senate Democrat has voted in favor of any budget for 3 years and they have not offered a plan of their own.
What has Obama accomplished?