National Mood Takes a Turn


	National Mood Takes a Turn

chestnut501

10-29-2009 9:53 AM

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chestnut501 says:

Gloom Spreads on Economy, but GOP Doesn't Gain

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10-29-2009 11:47 AM

Jorjor

The GOP is too busy bashing the Democratic Party, obstructing progress and thwarting the will of the people to show leadership. Maybe they should go join the Whigs.

10-30-2009 1:25 PM

beanz

The GOP introduced the legislation that caused the economic meltdown and then sat back and let it happen, so people are hardly likely to turn there for rescue LOL

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