Obama Stumps for Corzine in N.J.

President Says Democratic N.J. Gov. is Key to Enacting White House Agenda

(AP)  In a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Barack Obama on Sunday pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises.

"He's one of the best partners I have in the White House. We work together," Obama said. "We know our work is far from over."

Obama drew 6,500 people at a rally in Camden and another 11,000 later in Newark, according to campaign estimates. He urged supporters to work hard to give Corzine another term in office so he can work with Washington to help repair a brittle economy. A Corzine loss would be seen as a political embarrassment for the White House.

Obama tagged Republican leadership and lax regulations for the economic crisis and dismissed GOP candidate Chris Christie's criticism of Corzine. Their race is seen as a tossup, and a Monmouth University/Gannett New Jersey Poll released Sunday found Christie backed by 43 percent of likely voters and Corzine by 42 percent.

"It wasn't a consequence of Obama policies or Corzine policies that we went into this hole," the president said during a raucous campaign stop in Camden. "There seems to be some selective memory going on here."

In Newark, Obama kept the campaign personal: "I know this man. When I was running for the United States Senate, before anybody knew my name, Jon Corzine offered his support."

Corzine, entering the final push of his close re-election bid, wrapped himself in Obama's brand, calling him "our friend, our partner." He took the stage to a Stevie Wonder tune, a staple from the Obama campaign soundtrack. Citing Obama's win a year ago, he said a victory on Tuesday would help him support the White House's agenda.

"I'm here to ask you a simple question: Are you ready to keep it going?" Corzine said. "Today I am standing with President Obama. That tells you everything you need to know."

The race might provide a much-needed win for Obama and his Democrats, who trail in the nation's only other governor's race. Virginia appears to be heading in favor of Republican Bob McDonnell. White House aides are bracing for Democrat Creigh Deeds' loss and already are girding for criticism that Obama didn't do enough to help what they describe as a flawed candidate.

The White House has sought to downplay the races as routine. Still, by the time he returned to the White House Sunday, Obama had attended five events for Corzine's bid amid a schedule that has returned to campaign mode in hopes of steadying Democrats' fortunes. They want to avoid having the Virginia race seen as a test of Obama, who was elected in an electoral landslide just a year ago and has campaigned for Deeds.

Instead, the White House chose New Jersey as the final destination for Obama's political travel this cycle. It borders presidential must-win Pennsylvania - Air Force One landed in Philadelphia to deliver Obama here.

Obama's team already is looking ahead at next year's election, describing Tuesday's gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia as a barometer his Republican opponents would cite in 2010. Thirty-seven governorships are up for grabs and more than a third of the Senate is on the ballot with every member of the House. On Wednesday, he heads to Wisconsin, which will elect a governor next year.

Obama aides are realistic about Deeds' seemingly slim chances in a state that Obama won last November. That hard-fought victory was especially prized since Virginia had been reliably Republican in national races.

While most voters in Virginia and New Jersey say their like or dislike of Obama isn't what will drive their decision, Obama's team knows the power of the president's brand. They also point to the economy as having an effect now and will certainly color 2010.

"It's a tough time for New Jersey and it's a tough time for America," he said in Newark. "We know how much has to be done."

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http://www.americanpatrol.com/MISCNEWS/2006-UP/E-MAIL/CANT-READ-BILLS091101/091101-CantReadBills.html

THEY CAN'T READ THE BILLS THEY VOTE ON BUT THEY CAN PLAY SOLITAIRE AND CHECK BASEBALL SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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THEY CAN'T READ THE BILLS THEY VOTE ON BUT THEY CAN PLAY SOLITAIRE AND CHECK BASEBALL SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.americanpatrol.com/MISCNEWS/2006-UP/E-MAIL/CANT-READ-BILLS091101/091101-CantReadBills.html

[Foxfire55]

I don't think he needs to be campaigning either. I think he should have more important things to do but he wants control being a socialist/communist. Right now his circle is all about gaining control which is quite the opposite of what this country is about. What happened to the people having a say in what's going on. That is definitely not happening. It is all about what the liberals want and nevermind the rest of the world, which is also what Obama wants to dictate over. Wake up people.

[natdef_1]

Continue in your blissful ignorance, Element. We try to smack you on the head with the truth -- your boy's own words -- and you still choose denial.

Perhaps someone should teabag you to snap you out of your stupor.

[element51]

Well, it appears that I have angered a few of you fine republicans out there. Sorry about that. To be absolutely honest with you I don't really give a rats arse what you think. You have your ideas and I have mine and that won't change. What new ideas have the republicans presented? And naldel_1, it isn't necessary to scream at me. I get you. You don't like me because I support the President and want the country to recover from the damage your boy Bush did. Hope your blood pressure meds kick in so you don't have a heart attack. Hold tight to your tea bags and maybe that will help.

Hey element51, where's your backup on this one. You seem to be alone.
Tomorrow will be a telling story in Va., NJ and NY. Seems like the Obama house of cards in falling apart. Keep the faith, he needs mindless thinkers like you.

[chevyhotrod]

"I support the President and want the country to recover from the damage your boy Bush did."

You are completely in the dark. Follow the web address below and you will find the truth about who caused the damage to our great country. The video is from CSPAN in 2004-05. The truth shall set you free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4A0RuXhnQA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnSp4qEXNM

Ignorance is our most expensive community.

[natdef_1]

HERE YOU GO ELEMENT -- STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH -- THIS STILL MAKES ME IRATE WHEN I AM REMINDED OF OBAMA'S "AUDACITY TO LIE."

Candidate Obama said in August 2008 in Chester, Virginia: "I'm going to have all the negotiations around a big table. We'll have negotiations televised on C-SPAN, so that people can see who is making arguments on behalf of their constituents and who are making arguments on behalf of the drug companies or the insurance companies. And so, that approach, I think, is what is going to allow people to stay involved in this process."


Has OBAMA HELD TRUE TO ANY OF THIS WONDERFUL SOUNDING B@LLSH#T?????

OF COURSE NOT!!!! WHY SHOULD ANYONE BELIEVE ANYTHING OBAMA SAYS WHEN HE TELLS BALD-FACED LIES OVER AND OVER, GRINNING THAT SH#T-EATING GRIN ALL THE WHILE, JUST LIKE A TYPICAL SHYSTER POLITICIAN FROM CHI-TOWN????

[natdef_1]

by element51 November 2, 2009 12:45 AM EST
Are you actually stupid enough to expect him to keep every campaign promise in less than a year? Everything he has tried to do has been fought every step of the way by the republicans. Although they offer nothing in the way of new ideas they are determined to block all his efforts even if it is something that will help the people. All they care about is doing the bidding of their corporate masters and they have no regard at all for what is good for the country. It is clear from your post that you have very little knowledge of how politics actually work.
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Yeah, I guess I was "stupid enough" to believe that Obama actually MEANT what he SAID when he PROMISED transparency in the negotiating process on healthcare.

And that's not something that requires another year to accomplish...right??? I mean, the negotiations have been going on behind closed doors for months now, right???

Do I need to post his EXACT WORDS on this board in order for you to admit that he has BROKEN THAT PROMISE??? He doesn't even have the courage to OWN UP TO HIS FAILURE.

If you need to read his own words yourself, I'll be happy to put them up....just let me know if you didn't hear him make that promise about 1,000 times.

[stn_sage]

In light of Mr. Obama's failure to 'keep his word' on a range of issues...is it really such a good idea to have him campaigning for some of these candidates?

What's the implications? What's the candidate's message?

That...I won't 'keep my word', either?!

[element51]

Are you actually stupid enough to expect him to keep every campaign promise in less than a year? Everything he has tried to do has been fought every step of the way by the republicans. Although they offer nothing in the way of new ideas they are determined to block all his efforts even if it is something that will help the people. All they care about is doing the bidding of their corporate masters and they have no regard at all for what is good for the country. It is clear from your post that you have very little knowledge of how politics actually work.

[stn_sage]

element51: I would be happy IF he'd have kept just HALF his campaign promises...little alone all of them! YOU offer the same tired, crybaby excuses for why he WON'T keep his word...well, they're NOT valid!

YOU seem to be surprised that the Reps are offering opposition...did you naively think they were going to SUPPORT him? You're dreaming!

YOU seem to believe that it's just the Reps doing the bidding of their corporate masters! Who's Mr.Obama working for? It isn't the public...that's for sure!

It is clear from your post that you are blind to what Mr. Obama is doing and has done...how politics work...and what is going to happen in the future!

It's the ignorance of people such as yourself, that allows the politicians to 'get away with' what they do!

[vietnamwar]

Bush rock:

"Former president George W. Bush is a great friend of our country," Singh told the forum, where Bush was slated to speak on Saturday.

"We in India recognise the important role he played in the fruition of the civil nuclear cooperation initiative," said Singh, who last year told Bush that the "people of India deeply love you".

[natdef_1]

I think Barack should be focused on being president right now. He is ALWAYS campaigning. I can't believe anything he says, because he always has an agenda to self-promote...