2012 potus election
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Your Guide to the
2012 Presidential Election
When Deciding Whom To Vote For
Don’t base your decision on 30 second campaign ads or political talking heads
Look at their records
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President of the United States
• Commander in Chief of US Armed Forces
• Chief Executive of the Federal Government
• Work with Congress on legislation and sign/veto bills
• Nominate federal judges including Supreme Court
• Direct US foreign policy and meet with world leaders
• Leader of the Free World
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Executive ExperiencePresident is the Chief Executive for over 4 million federal employees
Barack Obama
• Community Organizer
• Civil Rights Lawyer
• State Legislator
• US Senator
• President
Mitt Romney
• Boston Consulting Group
• VP Bain & Company
• CEO Bain Capital
• CEO Olympics
• Governor of Massachusetts
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Obama’s first job as an executive was when he
became President
Romney has 30 years of executive experience in business, the Olympics,
and as Governor
Obama’s 2008 Campaign
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Lofty speeches and slogans
"If I don't have this done in three years, then this is going to be a one-term proposition."
6Source: The Today Show Feb 2, 2009
$787 Billion Stimulus Bill
Promises
Reinvest in America
Unemployment below 6%
Results
Cost with interest > $1 Trillion
Unemployment 8-10%
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44 Months of Unemployment >8%
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Jan 2009
7.8%
Nov 2012
7.9%
After 4 Years, Unemployment is Worse
In the Past Five Recessions, Jobs Recover in 2-3 Years
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WeAre
Here
The Worst Economic Recovery Since Great Depression
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Source: Heritage Foundation
1 in 6 Americans Live in Poverty
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“The private sector is doing fine.”
“Where we're seeing weaknesses in our
economy have to do with state and local
government.”
12Source: Obama press conference June 8, 2012
August 2012 Jobs Report
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Nearly four Americans gave up looking for
work entirely
For every net new
job created
Budget Deficits by President(as a percentage of GDP)
14Source: Office of Management and Budget – Chart by the Heritage Foundation
Democratic Controlled Senate
Haven’t passed a budget in
four years!
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With Trillion Dollar Annual Deficits, Where Is Obama’s Leadership on the Budget?
Obama’s Last Budget
Received NO votes in Congress
Senate voted 99-0 against
House voted 414-0 against
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Clueless on the Budget?
“As we end the war in Afghanistan, let’s apply half the savings to pay
down the debt and use the rest for nation building
right here at home”- Barack Obama Ad, Sep 2012
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There is no “savings” to pay down the debt
Even without war, continues to plan for $1Trillion deficits
Added $5.3 Trillion in Debt in 4 Years
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$10.6T in 2009 to Over $20T in 2016
Foreign Policy
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"I have come here to seek a new beginning between the
United States and the Muslim world based upon mutual
interest and mutual respect.I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of the
story of America. Since our founding, American Muslims
have enriched the United States"
Obama Speech in Cairo, June 2009
State of the Union – Jan 2012
“Most of Al Qaida’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The
Taliban’s momentum has been broken.”
20Source: 2012 State of the Union
US Ambassador Christopher Stevens Killed in a Terrorist Attack in Libya
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Obama Admin failed to address repeated
requests for additional security in face of growing threats
For a week Obama blamed a video and
claimed was a random mob act
2,000th US Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
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1,000 killed since Obama’s Surge in 2009Military’s Own Report Card Gives Surge an F
Violent Anti-American Protests in Dozens of Countries Around the World
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When World Leaders Meetat the UN Summit in NYC
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Obama met with the women of
The View
Obama was the first president in 30 years not to meet with any
foreign leaders
Does He Deserve Another 4 Years?
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“As president, I have a solemn responsibility to protect our nation and our people, and when
the system fails, it is my responsibility”
- Jan 2010
Mitt Romney
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Boy Scout30 Years of Executive Experience
43 Years Married to wife AnnFather of Five
Leader in his ChurchSaved Olympics soon after 9/11Successful bi-partisan Governor
Best suited to lead America and turn around the economy
As You Step in the Voting Booth
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Ask Yourself Who Is Best Suited to Turn Around Our Economy
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