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Andrews Dadeboe Honors American Studies Politics 3/15/12 Muddled Economic Picture Muddles the Political One, Too As the election of 2012 approaches, President Barack Obama hopes everything goes positive his way as he anticipates the American people to vote for him again. One thing that must go on the right path for him to be re-elected is the condition of the United States Economy. It is more than likely that American voters will make their decision based on the economy. The look of a healthy economy Obama may like to see in the near future ranges from the decrease of gas prices to the increase of job growth. This statement shows clearly in his approval ratings. Whenever the job market grew, Obama’s rating went up. His ratings would do just the opposite as the amount of job opportunities decreased in our country. There is a point Obama is able to make throughout all the discussion; the country is making a steady recover since President George Bush left office. At this time the rate of job growth is around 200,000 jobs a month. Nether the less if jobs decrease, and oil prices rise Obama might as well look at himself as the underdog. The saying “History always repeats itself” is relevant in this story. After WW1 Herbert Hoover took over the United States as president. Before he took over he was admired for humanitarian efforts, and was projected to be a great leader to lead the United States out of its difficult situation. After his term and many questionable decisions his reputation was ruined. He would then run for another term as President, but was defeated by President Franklin Roosevelt who preached change. He took over the nation in a time that was economically difficult for the citizens of the country. He brought in New Deals and was able to help the United States slowly recover from the Great Depression. You can take what you want from this time of history to compare with Bush and Obama. Even though the stories are not exactly similar they are comparable. Bush came in and left the United States with the Recession of 2008 and the war with Iraq. Obama was then elected preaching change to come. People may say whatever they want but it is obvious that the American Economy has recovered under Obama. There could be another viewpoint of comparison between Obama and Hoover. People may feel Obama may not have done a great job as president, overlooking the situation he was put into. This current event I have chosen relates to politics in all areas. Running for President of the United States is true politics. It is a competition versus other canaries to gain the votes of the American people to lead the United States of America as one government. It includes American political tradition by the mention of Hoover and Roosevelt’s Presidency. It includes the points Obama must sell to American voters if he wants to be reelected. Obama must focus and emphasize the progress the American Economy has made to win. At this point and time Obama has no need to worry. He does not need to worry, he is the leading candidate, and will continue to be so if the economy gets even healthier.
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 * 1) Does race play an issue on why people cannot appreciate the work Obama has done, especially when he was put in a hard situation?
 * 2) What weaknesses may other candidates expose Obama on economical issues?
 * 3) Would Obama be effective as a leader if he were put into President Roosevelt position?
 * 4) What would President Roosevelt do differently if he were President today?
 * 5) What was the job rate of increase when Roosevelt was President?
 * 6) At this rate how long will it take before America’s Economy fully recovers?
 * 7) During the Recession what was the closest thing comparable to the Great Depression?

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