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[Fox318]

I'd be all about the federal government stepping in and finally getting a high speed rail system built.

That and, I dunno, give us all healthcare.

Too many states involved.

But I do believe its what the country needs.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

Too many states involved.

But I do believe its what the country needs.

As long as it's REAL high speed rail and not this hybrid bullshit that's been talked about.

 

[AlteredBeast]

PPP poll out today shows Romney leads Santorum in Pennsylvania. LOL.

 

[Invisible_Insane]

PPP poll out today shows Romney leads Santorum in Pennsylvania. LOL.

 

[gcubed]

PPP poll out today shows Romney leads Santorum in Pennsylvania. LOL.

When was the last time a presidential candidate lost his state? Because he would have lost PA if he got the nomination. No one in this state likes this asshole

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

I'd be all about the federal government stepping in and finally getting a high speed rail system built.

You're an idiot. America can't have a decent public transit system. It infringes on our freedom.

PPP poll out today shows Romney leads Santorum in Pennsylvania. LOL.

Maybe he'll bow out now.

 

[Blergmeister]

When was the last time a presidential candidate lost his state? Because he would have lost PA if he got the nomination. No one in this state likes this asshole

What will be Romneys 'state' in the general election? Michigan? Massachusetts?

 

[The Librarian]

What will be Romneys 'state' in the general election? Michigan? Massachusetts?

Neither if the economy continues to chug along. If it doesn't, Michigan might turn, but there's no way Massachusetts will be competitive.

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

Interesting short article on the average American's expenses.

They also have others like what Americans do for a living.

Dat manufacturing sector decline.

 

[Blergmeister]

Neither if the economy continues to chug along. If it doesn't, Michigan might turn, but there's no way Massachusetts will be competitive.

Exactly. Romney is in the same predicament that Santorum is in considering Pennsylvania (except Santorum is for the primary :lol.)

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

Interesting short article on the average American's expenses.







They also have others like what Americans do for a living.



Dat manufacturing sector decline.

Suprised to see so little spent on apparel these days.

 

[Blergmeister]

Suprised to see so little spent on apparel these days.

The difference consist of one thing and one thing only. No more hats.

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

The difference consist of one thing and one thing only. No more hats.

There's also the fact that suits are considered for only "upscale" and "special" events now as well. No longer the primary outfit for males.

 

[zero_suit]

Neither if the economy continues to chug along. If it doesn't, Michigan might turn, but there's no way Massachusetts will be competitive.

Nope, not with Romney's comments about the auto bailout.

 

[Invisible_Insane]

Nope, not with Romney's comments about the auto bailout.

He can't even get the Michigan politicians who endorsed him to chew on that Satan sandwich.

 

[The Librarian]

Nope, not with Romney's comments about the auto bailout.

Depends on the stagnation on the economy. I could be wrong, but based on the Republican primary results, not many people were much affected by his comments. I know that's just the Republican primary, but I haven't seen much in the way of any polling to suggest one way or the other.

 

[Cheebo]

What will be Romneys 'state' in the general election? Michigan? Massachusetts?

It's like Obama. He has Hawaii and Illinois as his home. One the state he grew up in, one the state he made a political career in. Romney has the same dual home state sort of thing goin on with MI and MA.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Depends on the stagnation on the economy. I could be wrong, but based on the Republican primary results, not many people were much affected by his comments. I know that's just the Republican primary, but I haven't seen much in the way of any polling to suggest one way or the other.

Now project those comments on the general election electorate. Different strokes, different folks.

 

[Zabka]

Nope, not with Romney's comments about the auto bailout.

He should tell that hilarious anecdote about his father closing the Michigan auto factory. That should smooth things over.

 

[Blergmeister]

It's like Obama. He has Hawaii and Illinois as his home. One the state he grew up in, one the state he made a political career in. Romney has the same dual home state sort of thing goin on with MI and MA.

My response was to point out that Romney has a pretty good chance of not carrying his "home" states in the general election, after it was pointed out that Santorum wouldn't carry his.

 

[Hobbestetrician]

It's like Obama. He has Hawaii and Illinois as his home. One the state he grew up in, one the state he made a political career in. Romney has the same dual home state sort of thing goin on with MI and MA.

With the exception being that Obama has both of those states on lock.

 

[Mike M]

The difference consist of one thing and one thing only. No more hats.

But I already have 13 fedoras, how many more do you expect me to buy?

 

[Blergmeister]

But I already have 13 fedoras, how many more do you expect me to buy?

x/11.7 = 13/3.6 -> 42.25. You need to buy 29.25 more fedoras. Everyone does.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

It's like Obama. He has Hawaii and Illinois as his home. One the state he grew up in, one the state he made a political career in. Romney has the same dual home state sort of thing goin on with MI and MA.

This post says "insert birther joke here"

x/11.7 = 13/3.6 -> 42.25. You need to buy 29.25 more fedoras. Everyone does.

It's only a matter of time until we see that mandate.

 

[Gallbaro]

You're an idiot. America can't have a decent public transit system. It infringes on our freedom.

High Speed Rail has almost nothing to do with a decent public transit system. Buses, Subways and Light Rail do.

 

[Mike M]

Gingrich's think tank files for bankruptcy.

There's a joke in here about intellectual bankruptcy transitioning into financial bankruptcy, I'm sure.

 

[Diablos]

LOL

 

[Officerrob]

There is a 0% chance Romney is carrying Massachusetts or Michigan

 

[RustyNails]

There is a 0% chance Romney is carrying Massachusetts or Michigan

WHen was the last time that a candidate won the general election but lost his home state?

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

High Speed Rail has almost nothing to do with a decent public transit system. Buses, Subways and Light Rail do.

The point of the facetious act was that much of the government doesn't give a damn about transit system (light or high) period. And many of the people don't want it (or think they don't). I don't So such a thing happening in the not so distant future is just wishful thinking to my eyes.

I guess I shouldn't have put "public" in there, but considering the context of the post I wasn't really too much for analyzing the specifics.

 

[Pie Lord]

PPP poll out today shows Romney leads Santorum in Pennsylvania. LOL.

Not a surprise. I'm in one of the more conservative parts of PA and most of the people I've spoken to can't stand Santorum.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

WHen was the last time that a candidate won the general election but lost his home state?

Al Gore.

jk

Richard Nixon

unless you are referring to the birth State?
Then, it's Bush.

 

[Black Republican]

why didnt anyone tell me about this?

http://www.mehromney.com/

 

[Invisible_Insane]

There is a 0% chance Romney is carrying Massachusetts or Michigan

Or California. Maybe he has a shot at New Hampshire.

 

[leroidys]

Interesting short article on the average American's expenses.







They also have others like what Americans do for a living.



Dat manufacturing sector decline.

Mine is like 50% rent 50% food.
Living the dream.

 

[Measley]

So did Gingrich troll Romney or Santorum?

I'm thinking its Santorum.

If Gingrich stayed in the primaries to hurt Romney, he's a damn idiot.

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

So did Gingrich troll Romney or Santorum?

I'm thinking its Santorum.

If Gingrich stayed in the primaries to hurt Romney, he's a damn idiot.

I think Gingrich is only about Gingrich.

 

[Mike M]

So did Gingrich troll Romney or Santorum?

I'm thinking its Santorum.

If Gingrich stayed in the primaries to hurt Romney, he's a damn idiot.

Repeated polling has shown that Romney was the second choice of most Gingrich supporters, him getting out sooner would have just wrapped it up for Santorum that much sooner.

 

[RustyNails]

Al Gore.

jk

Richard Nixon

unless you are referring to the birth State?
Then, it's Bush.

Didn't know W was born in Connecticut. But I guess your home state would be the one where you made your political career, ie, Texas for W.

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Didn't know W was born in Connecticut. But I guess your home state would be the one where you made your political career, ie, Texas for W.

I think the moral of the story is you want a candidate who was born in Ohio and made their career in Florida.

 

[Jackson50]

Santorum's a jaundiced turd that won't flush.

Pennsylvanian confabs in North Virginia with conservative leaders.

Talks about the path forward, with Gingrich's future on the agenda, including a possible unity effort to stop Romney.

Santo source, responding to speculation: "He is NOT dropping out before Pennsylvania."

GOP source adds Santo and Newt have met face-to-face at least twice in the last few weeks and have also had some VERY long phone calls recently.

Read more: http://thepage.time.com/2012/04/05/santo-meets-with-leaders-of-the-right/#ixzz1rD3plNg0

Leave it to Scalia to sum up everything wrong with the current insurance system in one sentence... and use it as a DEFENSE

I know. Totally perverse nonsense.

 

[markatisu]

Depends on the stagnation on the economy. I could be wrong, but based on the Republican primary results, not many people were much affected by his comments. I know that's just the Republican primary, but I haven't seen much in the way of any polling to suggest one way or the other.

No it really doesn't. The auto industry is recovering and that is all that matters in Michigan

Romney will not win there, unless the bottom falls out in the next few months which I highly doubt.

Also you are using the Republican Primary (which come on it was against 2 loons and Romney did not exactly win convincingly), not many GOP voters were upset with his comments but the GE is more about independents in that state.

 

[mckmas8808]

http://data.bls.gov/timeseries/CES0000000001?output_view=net_1mth

200k+ were added in February, March and April last year. And over 200k were added this most recent December, January and February - March would make 4 months in a row. I think they meant the last time we had four months in a row of 200+ was 13 years ago. In which case, they'd be right, it was September 1999 to January 2000. I bet we hear the "best streak in 13 years" a few times starting tomorrow.

At any rate, two additional data points today.


Challenger's tracking of layoff announcements dropped.



Weekly jobless claims dropped to a new low:

I'm expecting a +185,000 job report tomorrow with UE at 8.6%. The numbers say that I should be wrong and we should be closer to 250,000 but I just feel like we will be slightly surprised tomorrow morning.

 

[GhaleonEB]

I'm expecting a +185,000 job report tomorrow with UE at 8.6%. The numbers say that I should be wrong and we should be closer to 250,000 but I just feel like we will be slightly surprised tomorrow morning.

It's possible; there's always noise in the series.

I'm guessing closer to +220k. Calculated Risk has a good round up on the data here, which generally points to higher than current concensus.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Depends on the stagnation on the economy. I could be wrong, but based on the Republican primary results, not many people were much affected by his comments. I know that's just the Republican primary, but I haven't seen much in the way of any polling to suggest one way or the other.

Republican primary voters had no problem with his comments, but that doesn't reflect the opinions of moderates or independents here - basically everyone except some bitter republicans agree the bailout worked. Even Synder supported it, and still does. IIRC one of Romney's prominent Michigan surrogates admitted the government was the only solution at the time, and there were no private firms willing to step in (including Bains Capitol)

 

[Measley]

Hopefully the UE rate drops tomorrow, just so I can hear the RW try to spin it.

 

[PhoenixDark]

It seems like it might drop, but of course there's the possibility it starts ticking up or remains stagnant.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Hopefully the UE rate drops tomorrow, just so I can hear the RW try to spin it.

My favorite is when they simultaneously take credit for the good news while blaming Obama for it not being better.

It seems like it might drop, but of course there's the possibility it starts ticking up or remains stagnant.

I'm expecting it to stay flat, as last month. Folks coming back into the job market ticking up the participation rate, but not in droves.

 

[Invisible_Insane]

My favorite is when they simultaneously take credit for the good news while blaming Obama for it not being better.

You know the market is creaming itself with anticipation that Romney will be elected. Obviously.

 

[Al-ibn Kermit]

When was the last time a presidential candidate lost his state? Because he would have lost PA if he got the nomination. No one in this state likes this asshole

I really wanted Santorum to get the nomination. He would have lost his own state, Florida, and South Carolina but still been up against Obama. It is funny how far he's gotten with how bad his chances were.