Obama's 2012 re-election prospects uncertain:

[Tommyt]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama faces uncertain prospects for re-election in 2012 as many voters question whether he deserves a second term, a new poll said on Monday.

The Quinnipiac University poll said American voters by 49 percent to 43 percent do not think Obama has earned a second four-year term, and they put him in a statistical dead heat with potential Republican challengers Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee.

Obama has struggled to bring down the stubbornly high U.S. jobless rate of 9.6 percent and his Democrats sustained huge losses in November 2 congressional elections.

At this point, Obama leads possible Republican challenger Sarah Palin by 48 percent to 40 percent, the poll found.

Romney is a former governor of Massachusetts, Huckabee was governor of Arkansas and Palin was governor of Alaska and her party's 2008 vice presidential nominee.

Democratic voters say by 64 percent to 27 percent that they do not want anyone to challenge Obama for their party's nomination in 2012.

"The Democratic base remains squarely behind Obama when it comes to his re-election, but his weakness among independent voters at this point makes his 2012 election prospects uncertain," said Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

The poll found only 39 percent of men, 34 percent of whites, 35 percent of political independents and 38 percent of those over age 35 think Obama deserves re-election.

In trial heats for 2012, Romney receives 45 percent to 44 percent for Obama, while the president gets 46 percent to 44 percent for Huckabee.

Palin is viewed the most negatively of the possible Republican candidates in 2012. She is viewed unfavorably by 51 percent of voters and favorably by 36 percent.

Brown said that "virtually all voters have formed an opinion about Palin and that opinion is not encouraging for her candidacy."

In a mythical Republican primary, Palin gets 19 percent, including 25 percent of Republican women, followed by Romney with 18 percent, Huckabee at 17 percent, former House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich at 15 percent and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty at 6 percent.

"The best thing Obama has going for him when it comes to his re-election may be that at this point the Republicans don't have a candidate who is both nationally well-known and well-liked by a majority of voters," said Brown.

Quinnipiac University conducted the poll November 8-15, surveying 2,424 registered voters nationwide by telephone. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.

(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101122/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_obama

[Cabin4]

He did not deserve a first chance either. So I'm not surprised that the public has finally woke up to his total failure.

[SwampThing762]

And we still have not seen his original birth certificate........

[torpedoman]

Why uncertain? did you actually find someone who thinks he will be reelected?

[powderman]

And we still have not seen his original birth certificate........

NOPE, sure haven't, I still say he's an illegal kenyan. He's spent millions to hide the truth. POWDERMAN. 

[Junior1942]

You guys should think about your blood pressure.  American elected a black man as president. Get over it.  I'd say there's better than a 50/50 chance America will re-elect a black man as president.

By the way, he was born in Hawaii as certified twice by the Republican governor and twice by the Republican records keeper in Hawaii.  But y'all knew that, of course.  And there's the slight problem of how he traveled through time and put that birth announcement in the newspaper, too.  But y'all knew that, too, of course.

[Conan The Librarian]

I suggest you find out a bit more about what Quinnipiac typically publishes before taking this sort of thing seriously.

[FourBee]

 

by Juniors1942 ~ I'd say there's better than a 50/50 chance America will re-elect a black man as president.

I don't know if that could hold water.  I've been hearing there's a hole in the DEM's balloon, and many of those with the clout are pulling out.

[old06]

You guys should think about your blood pressure.  American elected a black man as president. Get over it.  I'd say there's better than a 50/50 chance America will re-elect a black man as president.

By the way, he was born in Hawaii as certified twice by the Republican governor and twice by the Republican records keeper in Hawaii.  But y'all knew that, of course.  And there's the slight problem of how he traveled through time and put that birth announcement in the newspaper, too.  But y'all knew that, too, of course.

Say Junior you liven in a Democrat dream world just like the rest of them he will be lookin for a job in 12.

[Cabin4]

You guys should think about your blood pressure.  American elected a black man as president. Get over it.  I'd say there's better than a 50/50 chance America will re-elect a black man as president.

By the way, he was born in Hawaii as certified twice by the Republican governor and twice by the Republican records keeper in Hawaii.  But y'all knew that, of course.  And there's the slight problem of how he traveled through time and put that birth announcement in the newspaper, too.  But y'all knew that, too, of course.

America elected an inexperianced total failure who happens to be 1/2 white. Obama is not black. Get your facts correct. No matter what way you frame him up, both halfs are a total failure.

[old06]

You guys should think about your blood pressure.  American elected a black man as president. Get over it.  I'd say there's better than a 50/50 chance America will re-elect a black man as president.

By the way, he was born in Hawaii as certified twice by the Republican governor and twice by the Republican records keeper in Hawaii.  But y'all knew that, of course.  And there's the slight problem of how he traveled through time and put that birth announcement in the newspaper, too.  But y'all knew that, too, of course.

America elected an inexperianced total failure who happens to be 1/2 white. Obama is not black. Get your facts correct. No matter what way you frame him up, both halfs are a total failure.

The nail has been hit on the head. Best post on this thread

[Spirithawk]

From all I've heard and read, the blacks aren't too fond of Obama any more than caucasions and a large majority of everyone, of all races, who voted for him now regret it. At this point what differance does it make where he was born? He bought his way into office with questionable campaign donations and empty promises. Argue in favor of him all you want but just look around. Fact is we are worse off since he took office and it don't look like things will get better any time soon! A traitor is a traitor! I have to wonder if Obama translates to Arnold! In his case it sure does! One thing I don't think anybody can deny. Never before has an American President been so questionable as to his motives, loyalty to the Country, and even his right to hold office. So do you really think that will win him votes and a second term? Fool us once, shame on you. Fool us twice...........shame on us!

[powderman]

SPIRITHAW. I didn't think folks were stupid enough to elect klinton once, but they did  it twice. I never dreamed Americans would be dumb enough to elect a muslim, I was wrong. Bo has support right here on this forum. We can never underestimate the mentally challenged. POWDERMAN. 

[bigMikeA]

The nail has been hit on the head. Best post on this thread

Absolutely!!    Excellent post Cabin 4!  Great assessment old06!

The nail has been hit on the head.

[SwampThing762]

The antipathy and selective stupidity of many Americans, especially lots of 18-24 year olds, will keep him in office, I am sure.    I shudder at the thought of four more years of Oh, no - bama.

ST762

[DDZ]

If you wanted a man like Obama, and voted for him so be it, but to say afterward, oh I didn't know he was that kind of person. Its shame on us the first time. The guy didn't change into a different person after he got elected. He is the same man with the same ideas. People have to do their homework, and not stumble to the voting booth like a zombie. Obviously we have many voting zombies. 

[Oldshooter]

I dont care what color the SOB is! He's taking the country down the low road and pitting unions against non, and blacks against whites and WILL NOT defend the countries borders!

How's that hope grope and change working for You!

His failed economic policies have cost me and my family money and I'm not gonna vote for him. Didn't last time because I listened to his rhetoric and determined that I wasn't buying what he was selling!

 He had a great opportunity to do great things for this country because he had a large following when he was elected. He chose to move left and try to consolidate future power for enlarging already overinflated government. When he saw that people were rejecting his policies (Massachusetts) he worked at ramming obama care down our throats any way!

For the future of our country I can only hope, that there are more that feel as I do than not!

[slim rem 7]

 well ,im gonna stick with my belief that what will change is the vice president..
 oprah winfry as his running mate would be hard for a conservative candidate to beat..
 very powerful lady who in my opinion has allowed it to corrupt her.. as power usually does.
hope im wrong..we ll just have to wait an see.

[Range Rider]

Obama has just entered the world stage.  He most likely will drop out of the run for President.  This fellw is the new face of the world socialist movement. They are getting Hillery Clinton a product of the Old New Deal Democratict Movement of the South ready for the run. She is like Johnson, Carter, Bill Clinton all products of the Southern Socialist Movement. They and their allies in the Southern Povery Law Center and other left leaning movements will push hard for Hillery Clinton. What about Obama?  He will move on to head the United Nations. They are in need of a Black socialist with Power to lead the world movement.  They have had Black leaders before, mostly from some poor African nation. Obama comes from the leadership of the most powerful nation in the world. Obama as the U.S. President is not the final step it is just a stop on the way to world Socialist power.

RR

[guzzijohn]

Looking back at the election Obama was still the best choice and I would vote for him again given the same circumstances. Now you may really get what you wished for and get Madam President Clinton next time around. If the republicans don't get their act together learn to say President Clinton again. Palin is not the republican messiah and the republicans will lose if she is nominated. Either Huckabee or someone that comes from no where and blows everyone away will have a chance. By the way get over the birth certificate thing, nothing is going to change on that subject.
GuzziJohn

[powderman]

guzzi. No surprises there. I thought you said before that you were a mennonite, a Christian, It seems I was wrong. POWDERMAN.   

[guzzijohn]

Quote from Powderman:

guzzi. No surprises there. I thought you said before that you were a mennonite, a Christian, It seems I was wrong. POWDERMAN.       

Remember Powderman, you are never wrong!
GuzziJohn

[Cabin4]

Looking back at the election Obama was still the best choice and I would vote for him again given the same circumstances.

Frightening. Thats all I can say.

[powderman]

Remember Powderman, you are never wrong!
GuzziJohn



I reckon that means that I remember correctly, you are saying you are a Christian but voted for and support the man and party that condones and supports homosexuals and killing babies for birth control ? That about right?? POWDERMAN. 

[Dixie Dude]

At the very least, Obama is a Fabian socialist.  Socialism has never worked, never has, and never will.  People and their companies want to be free and independent.  They are more creative and industrious.  Pure socialism = communism, fell.  China isn't communist, it is a socialist state like Nazi Germany.  One party rule, but allows capitalism.  America has strapped it's capitalism with regulations, environmental regulation, safety regulations, etc, etc, to the point we can't compete on the world stage anymore.  China has no work week laws, child labor laws, no minimum wage laws, no social security, very few environmental regulations, very few safety regulations.  So does Mexico and most 3rd world countries.  We can't compete against that.  I know people in various industries and they have a hard time competing with foreign competition.  We either need to level the playing field with tarriffs or regulations against foreign imports IF they are either subsidised by their governments (Airbus), or have no equivelant laws and regulations.  The health care fiasco is another problem, even Germany and Swizerland have private health care, with the government only picking up the tab for the retired, disabled, or unemployed.  Our factories have moved overseas because of unfair competition.  Unions are partly the blame but not the primary reason.  Lots of companies were moving south in the 70's and 80's to get away from unions.  Still in the states though.  Once Bill Clinton signed Nafta, and gave China most favored nation status, our factories began to flood out of the country.  Ross Perot warned us about the Nafta.  Free trade is fine if the country has similar standards, laws, and regulations as us, such as Canada and most European countries.  But Free trade with 3rd world countries should be limited.  In 1960 35% of the jobs were in manufacturing, in 1990 it was 25%, now it is 11%.

[beerbelly]

If I remember right no one thought Bill Clinton had a chance of being reelected! I hope Obama will be kicked out on his kester, but don't take it for granted that he will. Look at all the stupid people that voted for him the first time.
  He has all the black and Hispanic vote locked up. That is a start to two terms!

[Dixie Dude]

I don't think he has it locked up like you think.  Hispanics are against abortion and have fairly strong family values or did have.  Also, if the unemployment is still high, the young won't vote for him, especially college grads who can't find jobs.  A lot of them are going back to get masters degrees around here, then they will be overqualified.  Home building won't pick back up until the glut of repos are sold.  We can get jobs in America by switching from gasoline to natural gas for fleet vehicles.  Lots of automechanic jobs in the switchover and in the compressor station installation.  Money will be spent here instead of going to Arabs.  Kick starting the diesel production from coal with our 800 year supply of coal.  Streamlining the approval process and building modular nuclear power plants switching the coal to nuclear, and imported oil to synthetic coal oil.  Coal miners are happy, we have the fuel for our 200 million vehicles, and Arabs don't have our money.  It stays home producing energy jobs. 

Another of my pet peeves is paying farmers not to grow stuff to keep prices up.  I say stop that, let them produce all they want, and use the money to buy their excess grain or other crops and store it for bad times.  We could also slap a tax on exported grain to countries we have trade deficits with like China and oil producing countries.   

[powderman]

DIXIE DUDE. Don't know about that. bo is pro illegals and anti law enforcement on those criminals, I'd say he pretty well has the mex vote and the blacks I know can't see past his color, they are all for him. POWDERMAN.