Obama won Harris County... barely (Houston, Sadler: health insurance, home, unemployment)

[Oildog]

Another reminder that every vote counts!!!

[Dopo]

Originally Posted by Oildog

Another reminder that every vote counts!!!

Really,
when's the last time that a democratic vote for president counted in Texas?

[tstone]

Originally Posted by cBach

Just goes to show you the Houstonians that are on the Austin forum bragging about how "liberal" Houston is were just blowing smoke. If anything, Harris County is a "swing" county.

I've always thought Houston was the most moderate big city in Texas, and therefore the most tolerant.

[DejaBlue]

Originally Posted by Dopo

Really,
when's the last time that a democratic vote for president counted in Texas?

Jimmy Carter?

[karuna95]

Originally Posted by cBach

Just goes to show you the Houstonians that are on the Austin forum bragging about how "liberal" Houston is were just blowing smoke. If anything, Harris County is a "swing" county.

Since Harris County is the largest county in Texas, if we're a "swing" county, and if the pollsters are paying attention, we'll get more attention at the next election. Sort of like being the prettiest girl at the party (a comment some pundit made about Ohio).

If you're interested in this kind of stuff, check out Dr. Dick Murray's post election analysis
on Wed, 11/28/12 at the Houston Federal Reserve. He's Houston's premier pollster and political maven, as well as a fantastic speaker, with lots of great insights. The dinner is always really good too

[Trae713]

Originally Posted by cBach

Just goes to show you the Houstonians that are on the Austin forum bragging about how "liberal" Houston is were just blowing smoke. If anything, Harris County is a "swing" county.

Travis County is much smaller and Austin holds a much higher percentage of its overall population. If you add in Williamson to Travis, then we can start talking.

[HouTXmetro]

Doesn't help that Rush Limbaugh/Hannity and ilk are really the only talking heads on local radio when it comes to politics and not offering an alternative point of view. It's amazing that Conservatives aren't the majority.

[studiobtm]

Originally Posted by texantodd

5.4 million jobs created, the Dow doubled, record corporate profits, recession ended, troops out of Iraq, Osama gone, the repeal of "don't ask don't tell", Affordable Care Act (NOT socialist, ends pre-existing conditions, end's lifetime maximums, extends coverage for kids, etc, etc) ... he has done plenty, and could have done more if the Republicans weren't stonewalling for the last two years because they care more about power and elections than they do the health and welfare of the nation.

You vampire socialists live in your own little world.

5.4 Million job? LOL The real unemployment rate (the U-6 rate) is at 14.9%. That is a terrible terrible number and is far higher than when he took office.

Dow doubled. So what - there are very few places to put money right now. This has nothing to do with the economy / Obama. Oh - and the market has tanked since the re-election. Heading down big time today again.

Record corporate profits? Like this?:
Earlier today, fast food juggernaut McDonalds reported same store sales for the month October. At -1.8%, this number was well below expectations of -1.1%, and a drop from September's 1.9%. It was driven by a 2%+ drop in comp store sales across all locations: US, Europea and APMEA, with the US performing just as bad as Europe. Most importantly, this was the first monthly drop in MCD comp sales since March 2003!

Ask all of the businesses in Houston if they are experiencing 'record profits'. Please.

Recession ended? Put down your crack pipe.

Troops out of Iraq? Well not completely and he got them out pretty much when they were scheduled to leave anyway.

Osama? That POS in the white house had nothing to do with that. This is a president that doesn't even bother to attend his daily intel briefings. The information came from the CIA and the mission was executed primarily by the Navy. The intel came from water boarding btw. You liberals hate the intelligence services and the military so do not take credit where it is not due.

Obamacare? I could write pages on this one but "we have to pass to the bill to see what's in it" says it all.

Let's not forget the biggest issue - 5 plus trillion in additional debt. More than all previous presidents COMBINED.

I doubt you really believe all the crap you wrote. So what is the real reason you voted for Obummer?

[houston-nomad]

I don't have to say anything to that ^^^^^^^ because Rachel Maddow already said it, better than anyone.

Rachel Maddow on Obama's Re-election - YouTube

[txdemo]

Originally Posted by studiobtm

You vampire socialists live in your own little world.

5.4 Million job? LOL The real unemployment rate (the U-6 rate) is at 14.9%. That is a terrible terrible number and is far higher than when he took office.

Dow doubled. So what - there are very few places to put money right now. This has nothing to do with the economy / Obama. Oh - and the market has tanked since the re-election. Heading down big time today again.

Record corporate profits? Like this?:
Earlier today, fast food juggernaut McDonalds reported same store sales for the month October. At -1.8%, this number was well below expectations of -1.1%, and a drop from September's 1.9%. It was driven by a 2%+ drop in comp store sales across all locations: US, Europea and APMEA, with the US performing just as bad as Europe. Most importantly, this was the first monthly drop in MCD comp sales since March 2003!

Ask all of the businesses in Houston if they are experiencing 'record profits'. Please.

Recession ended? Put down your crack pipe.

Troops out of Iraq? Well not completely and he got them out pretty much when they were scheduled to leave anyway.

Osama? That POS in the white house had nothing to do with that. This is a president that doesn't even bother to attend his daily intel briefings. The information came from the CIA and the mission was executed primarily by the Navy. The intel came from water boarding btw. You liberals hate the intelligence services and the military so do not take credit where it is not due.

Obamacare? I could write pages on this one but "we have to pass to the bill to see what's in it" says it all.

Let's not forget the biggest issue - 5 plus trillion in additional debt. More than all previous presidents COMBINED.

I doubt you really believe all the crap you wrote. So what is the real reason you voted for Obummer?

Dad, go home you're drunk.