Yes, I know there is an election coming up in less than 100 days. And yes, it is presidential. And yes, many attendant issues surround the outcome(s).
What would a change mean for you and me? What would be best for Tahoma? What is best for poor California? Democrats? Republicans?
Mitt Romney went on the road to meet with foreign leaders and dignitaries. He produced a few choice comments(gaffs) that reverberated across the spectrum of reportage. The photo ops were taken advantage of but they were offset by some of his comments. All part of the campaign.
Pres. Obama has his hands full as weak economic data underscored the recovery effort at home from 3 1/2 years of recession. Ben Bernanke announced his request for Europe to do more because recovery in Europe is essential for recovery in America. He stated that the FED is prepared to do more(read more stimulus money in the fragile economy). But it also appears that nobody really understands the connections between global efforts. What is the answer? Who knows at this point, after the meltdown in 2008.
Unemployment data does not offer much relief, here or abroad. While Germany continues to be a stable influence on the Continent, its economy is slowing, too. A bright spot is found in Scandinavia: Sweden is making great strides, expanding her economy ahead of the rest. What can we learn from Sweden? Let's find out soon.
The party conventions will begin soon and they will help focus voters as each candidate will highlight their vice presidential selections. Perhaps Obama will dump Joe Biden, but that is hardly likely unless he develops a serious illness and begs off(unlikely). Mitt has quite a group to pick from: lots of republican up-and-comers. He could pick the numbers guy, Paul Ryan. He could pick the Florida guy, Marco Rubio. Or any of a number of governors who would enjoy the national spotlight. It will get interesting, especially given the international landscape, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Israel, France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Then there is the Affordable Healthcare Act and all its problems of implementation. Can one man/woman deal with it all? We'll see, won't we?
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