Archive for August 31st, 2010

GOP lead “largest in Gallup’s history” …

August 31, 2010

Republicans lead by 51% to 41% among registered voters in Gallup weekly tracking of 2010 congressional voting preferences.

The 10-percentage-point lead is the GOP’s largest so far this year and is its largest in Gallup’s history of tracking the midterm generic ballot for Congress.

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http://www.gallup.com/poll/142718/GOP-Unprecedented-Lead-Generic-Ballot.aspx

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If a tree falls in the woods …

August 31, 2010

… does it make a sound ?

I ask because tonight Pres. Obama will be giving an oval office speech declaring that –- true to his campaign promise —  combat troops are out of Iraq.

My bet: real low TV ratings for the speech.

Why?

I can’t remember the last time I heard anybody mention Iraq in conversation. 

Even Bush-bashers are off the case.

It’s old news.

Besides hard core politicos, the only folks watching will be eager to see if the President:

  1. Uses the word “victory”
  2. Apologizes that US forces went into Iraq
  3. Admits that he opposed Gen Petraeus and the surge
  4. Concedes that it was Bush’s exit time line

I’m betting “no” on all but #2 … I put that one at 60-40.

Best reason to watch: to see live if the President sets off another stink bomb -– think “stupid Cambridge police” or “I support the Mosque”.

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In a similar vein: Does anybody pay any attention at all to any of VP Biden’s many speeches ?

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The bleak job market for 2010 grads …

August 31, 2010

Some factoids from USA Today …

  • About 2.4 million students graduated with bachelor’s and associates degrees as part of the Class of 2010
  • Fewer than half of employers plan to hire recent college grads in 2010 … 79% in 2007
  • Two-thirds of those graduating with a bachelor’s degree are saddled with an average of $23,186 in federal and private loans
  • Among 2009 U.S. college graduates, 80% moved back home with their parents after graduation up from 67% in 2006.
  • Those with computer-related degrees led their class with an average job offer of $58,746.

Source: USA Today;Toughest test comes after graduation: Getting a job, 5/21/2010
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/2010-05-19-jobs19_CV_N.htm?csp=obnetwork

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