His immediate priority should be to pass immigration reform.
Republicans just never got it with Hispanics or immigration, demonizing them with cowboys like Governor Brewer and Sherriff Joe Arpio in Arizona who legislated against them and jailed and demonized them at every opportunity.
Not surprisingly, Hispanics bolted the party en masse.
George W. Bush, a compassionate man on immigration, won over 40 per cent of the Hispanic vote in 2004.
Romney, who danced the Arizona two-step, demonizing immigrants, lost 71 per cent to 27 per cent among Hispanics. I’m sure he’s not too surprised.
The party of Brewer, Arpio, Michelle Bachman, and crazy right-winger Allen West will never win a presidential election as long as they and other Tea Party colleagues polarize and destroy any attempt at consensus politics.
The Republicans in Congress need to sit down with Obama and do immigration reform as a priority, if only to lift what has become an incredible weight on the whole party.
Simply put, immigration reform must be the health care reform of the Obama second term. Unless Republicans are completely intransigent they will move to work with him on it.
Exit polls showed Americans were two to one in favor of comprehensive reform, an amazing number.
Blacks were demonized too. Congressman Elijah Cumming of Maryland said it best when he said blacks were convinced that efforts were made to prevent them voting in Republican controlled states, a fact that incensed them and inspired them to vote in record numbers.
Bill Clinton inspired and drove Democrats, especially with his convention speech that created the framework for the rest of the campaign.
More importantly, back in 1992 Clinton moved the Democratic Party to the center, pro business and pro growth, and marginalized the loony left of his party.
Republicans badly need such a figure to tame their loony right.
Women too were incensed by the statements about rape and God’s wishes that were deeply offensive. Little wonder the Republicans lost the women’s votes by a street.
The reality is that angry white men can never be the basis for a presidential victory in America anymore. That day is long gone.
The Republicans will wake up today with an enormous hangover and a harsh new world that states unless thy change their narrow and insular party they will become irrelevant.
The Bush administration had 8 years to screw up the United of States of America; give President Barack Obama 8 years to undo the damage!
Lokelani | Nov 14, 2012, 02:08 PM EST
P.Roberts, where do you get your information? George W. Bush was never a compassionate man on immigration; he was never a compassionate man on any race of color. Does Hurricane Katrina ring a bell? George W. wouldn't even visit the area; he looked at it from afar in his plane; he didn't think those people were worth saving. The closest George W. Bush ever got to Latio's was the word "adios"! And to show the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, George Sr. even calls his part hispanic grandchildren "the Brown ones". Enough said.
seanomelb | Nov 13, 2012, 05:48 PM EST
please define the financial burden with facts and figures peterson. Legalizing immigrants means more taxes from 11,000,000 unregistered people.The GOP rich do not want them legal for they may have to pay proper wages to their "illegal" staff. Another bonus for spending power and higher taxes..
peterson | Nov 13, 2012, 01:29 PM EST
Obama's immigration reform will place a huge financial burden on the U.S. because of all the entitlements they come to the U.S. to receive. Maybe they could be detoured to Ireland !!
seanomelb | Nov 11, 2012, 06:09 PM EST
I care not that the GOP control the house Briano. It's there misuse of that power to aid a few rich people is the problem. 60% of the people want a tax on the rich. BTW about half of those earning over $250,000 voted for Obama. You seem to be "hanging on by a chard" to coin a phrase.
BrianO | Nov 11, 2012, 02:50 PM EST
Seano, will your side take no responsibility, be a man, you have had the power for four years, you will have the power for four more, the party of no excuse is just that an excuse. I don't believe in a thing from the presidency or the senate, nor half the house of representatives, but it matters little, you are in charge, stop crying about not having all the power.
seanomelb | Nov 10, 2012, 05:43 PM EST
Your wrong Briano! if the party of no stymie the president over monetary policy it has global implications.
BrianO | Nov 09, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
Don't worry about me Seano, the suicide of the US economy is now in the hands of a moron, I have put all new expansion on hold, I have taken moves to protect myself and family. You from Oz have little to worry about as this administration has little to do with yours. Ephraim you may need to take cover when the deficit grows and the voters for obama wait for their fair share from the government, while those of us who wished to face the problems adjust our incomes to avoid being targets. Those that have extreme wealth will get waivers from the Dems, or will simply re locate to better situations, as they have the funds to do so. the 5% that pays taxes will be gone.
simplesandy | Nov 09, 2012, 12:30 PM EST
@ Brian'O you are spot on man.
feeneycj | Nov 09, 2012, 11:42 AM EST
Romney didn't say anything offensive about rape or God's wishes. Romney is pro-women, pro-opportunity for women. Romney spoke about concern for immigrants. Blacks (obviously) were not prevented from voting and no attempt was done to do so. Stop believing election hype, it's really just that, hype. We know why blacks didn't vote for Romney, although most really don't want their taxes increased and several are in favor of more responsible spending, and they are badly affected by the worst unemployment figures ever by an incumbent; we know performance is not what blacks voted for.
EphraimKibbey | Nov 09, 2012, 02:11 AM EST
allentown - Over the Cliff!!! In January the rates all go back to the Clinton era ones when the rich were still getting richer. If I have to pay the rate I paid then I will man-up and pay it without any tears. I am proud to be an American taxpayer. If the GOP bargains temporary reduced taxes for those below $250,000 for raising the debt ceiling in Feb. I will give them credit for a smart move that will make Mr. Norquist happy. By the way, don't tell anyone but the "Cliff" is more like the bunny slope at a local ski area in Ohio than the double black diamonds at Park City or Vail.
seanomelb | Nov 08, 2012, 07:36 PM EST
The people have spoken Briano no need to slit your wrist.Obama has automatically created 5000 in the Kleenex factory due to increased production of tissues. I saw a semi load pull up outside Fox central half a truck load fore Liar Rove and the rest for the morning show three stooges,O'Reilly,dumbfounded Hannity and the termagants,Ingraham,Coulter,Malkin and Ingraham.The people have spoken.
allentown | Nov 08, 2012, 04:31 PM EST
Boehner will now take the Latino vote out of future election results. The House will include E-Verify (Electronic Verification of Employee Status) in his negotiations of Sequestration. To prevent taking the Fiscal Crises over the cliff, the President and the Democratic controlled Senate will agree.
Then, both parties will be blamed for E-Verify. If the President and the Senate majority leader do not agree, they will be blamed for taking the country over the cliff over illegal aliens.
Searlit | Nov 08, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
@BrianO, must you turn into a survivalist, now? Have a little faith, in your fellow man. Don't close yourself off. That doesn't make sense.
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 12:40 PM EST
Eiriamach, IC seems to mess up my name regularly, I log in and am prompted by name to comment, but matters little, answer what you wish. @plib04, line should have read "on a woman", but I know progressives use any tactic to attack non progressives, and yes Anne Romney is a woman and you attack her even after your side has won. I will sit back and watch how well the next two years will be. Who will the scape goat be then, 6years after george bush would be a stretch even for your ilk.
pilib04 | Nov 08, 2012, 12:08 PM EST
Brian, are you talking about "a woman" who thinks her sons Mormon missionary "service" is the same as military service?
No Name | Nov 08, 2012, 12:06 PM EST
@BrianO, I cannot reply to the question you ask me earlier because too often when your posting is last in view, your name gets attached to the next posting. I do not like having my name attached to your words, as happened most recently at Nov 07, 2012, 10:0. Are you sending in comments from some mobile device that somehow gets around the sign-in protocol? I hope IC can fix the problem, but until that happens I'll avoid posting after your posts and Eamonn's. Eiriamach (no Name)
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 11:24 AM EST
Nice attack a woman.
DaddyMac22 | Nov 08, 2012, 11:20 AM EST
The great part about all this is, Anne Romney doesn't have to move into a smaller house!
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 10:01 AM EST
Dear Commentator, as I read your your post let me point out your hate. Filthy rich, why are they filthy? perhaps these people are charitable? perhaps these people employ many families and make lives better?-The Bush regime ended 4 years ago that is a lame excuse, one that could have been used maybe in year 1 certainly not in year4 and obama is cleaning the mess up? well he must be cleaning the mess with a Q tip. I'm a bigot because I believe in the Constitution and the rule of law. It is funny how you progressives always see the color of a persons skin, and then say the other side is bigoted. Keep religion out of politics I interpret as being Godless. Only atheists are allowed to hold office? But, I am the hater not you, so be it. The next two years are going to bring some changes. The tax increases from the omnibus health care act kick in, the producers with wealth will be attacked and they won't take that lying down. People with real money will shield it, stop producing income, move operations out of the country. The recession that is coming, my guess is April, will be deep and harsh. I hope you all prepare.
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 09:46 AM EST
Seano, though of Oz you too may feel the results of this election. I will hunker down and play defense, I will watch as my Constitution, a once revered document will be destroyed, I will not fund this though, no charitable giving it stops. No second income, it stops. I will work the numbers and contribute 0 to this economy and its takers. The wagon we and my ilk have been pulling is on its own now, good luck. I'm sure your dependency culture will be more than willing to take up the slack,go to work, make the hard sacrifices, just like those protesters in Greece.
Searlit | Nov 08, 2012, 12:40 AM EST
The irony is that decades ago, the Republicans, who claimed they were against undocumented workers entering the US illegally, yet, through their own inaction, condoned the hiring of cheap labor by American corporations thus lowering the wages and eliminating jobs for American citizens, 20 yrs. ago, now seem to have suffered some unintended consequences.
alisaann | Nov 07, 2012, 10:43 PM EST
yesterday was a GOOD DAY for those who believe in EQUAL RIGHTS for EVERYONE.....which includes, WOMEN'S AND GAY RIGHTS....and guess what: obama got 50% of the CATHOLIC vote....at least with obama , we won't get into ULESS, EXPESIVE WARS.
ALISA
porkheaven | Nov 07, 2012, 09:48 PM EST
He will make it so that everyone who entered the US illegally will be allowed to stay. I helped a daughter in-law enter legally and it was expensive.
bonjouryall | Nov 07, 2012, 09:21 PM EST
I"m sure he'll continue the same old favoritism for darker skinned people that the USA had practiced for several decades now. Sure there may be a few Irish that get in but nothing like the millions of hispanics. And you liberals support this.
irishpjk | Nov 07, 2012, 09:13 PM EST
I DON'T
irishpjk | Nov 07, 2012, 09:10 PM EST
A dark day for America and the world.
Proud Canadian2 | Nov 07, 2012, 09:03 PM EST
Thank you commentator, Brian0 is just a little upset that Mitt The Twitt had to say by,by last night. He will get over it. Maybe if some one can get to him and get him out of the good ol boy's club and get him will stop and get to come over to the good guys, where he will be better off, Brian0 come to our great country you will see how great it is.
stanchaz | Nov 07, 2012, 09:00 PM EST
Immigration reform? Yeah sure- well get that if the Republicans in Congress take their own advice and "self-deport" themselves back to where their people came from. Otherwise, they will not do ANYTHING that makes Obama looks good. These guys are supposed to work for the people,all the people, not just their political party. We need to vote them out ...ASAP!
EphraimKibbey | Nov 07, 2012, 08:08 PM EST
I was worried about this election until the Republican primaries. When I realized then that it was going to be a contest between "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Hate the Other," I felt more confident that America would vote for the former. I am only saddened that it was sooo close in each of the swing states but I guess that that is why they are swing states.
Renelda M. | Nov 07, 2012, 07:27 PM EST
"...There is no joy in Mudville. Casey has struck out..." Mudville is America. Casey is America. And in my opinion, America has struck out. Neither candidate was good for ALL Americans.
Immigration issues, first on the new agenda? ILLEGAL ALIENS are not welcome.
That is the whole point. By by entering America illegally, these folks overtly disrespect The Rule of Law. Obama wants to fool the people continually. But the great issue is ILLEGAL ALIENS. The electorate did speak: Obama lost big time in the popular vote. He won by the ELECTORAL COLLEGE. My mantra is: America desperately needs a new Constitution.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 07:25 PM EST
How did my name get attached to BrianO's Nov 07, 2012, 10:0 post? IC gremlins strike again?
hollabackgurl | Nov 07, 2012, 05:40 PM EST
Obama owes his victory to his political policies. Voters chose them over the GOP's.
AlunPalmer | Nov 07, 2012, 05:16 PM EST
Mr Sales, America was founded by people who were against empires. Or have you forgotten? If the 'American empire' (not really an empire anyway) comes to an end, that can only be a good thing for all concerned, including those Americans who have to pay for it with their taxes.
seanomelb | Nov 07, 2012, 05:02 PM EST
Briano the party of no will now have to compromise with the president to pass a budget and avoid a world wide recession. The time is up for moderate republicans to pander with the teabaggers.(Whom generally are ignorant of economics and only concerned with abortion and womens rights).
TisEyerish | Nov 07, 2012, 05:01 PM EST
I'm not sure I agree with the demographics cited in the article. I believe many middle class people...those with their eyes and minds open...also voted for Mr. Obama. He was the logical choice. Mr. Romney scared me, to be frank. It was just a gut reaction to him and not something I can put my finger on...but I've learned to listen to that feeling over the years. Most people tend to forget that the bank crisis happened before Mr. Obama was elected, which is sad. I believe he did the best he could during his first four years and will continue to do what he feels is best to bring us back to what we once were.
The Commentator | Nov 07, 2012, 04:13 PM EST
BrianO: The Canadian economy is in good shape because we don't have filthy rich crooks at the top of the food chain taking huge bonuses and operating without adequate government regulations. The Bush administration is responsible for the economic mess in the USA. Obama is cleaning the mess up, but would have been a lot further ahead if he had pushed legislation through in the first two years instead of trying to cooperate the Republicans. Now the Republicans need to kiss Obama's ass to save themselves. I'm sure it won't be for the good of the American citizens. If they don't cooperate with Obama they will be voted out. The Republicans need to broaden their base from rich white bigots to include all races, religions and sexes. If they would stick to financial matters, be socially responsible and keep religion out of politics, they would be very successful.
Parents | Nov 07, 2012, 04:02 PM EST
All in all it is done...now let's work together. Thanks
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 03:46 PM EST
@Proud Canadian 2, have you checked out the exchange rate lately, the Canadian dollar is going strong, if I were Canadian I'ld want obama also. After we fall and are the new Mexico, the next place to overtake will be to the North.
Proud Canadian2 | Nov 07, 2012, 03:37 PM EST
Yes Virginia there is a God. Thank you people of the United States for electing Mr Obama. You have saved the world for at least another four years of capititalisim. I wonder what hole the Donald is crying in this morning. I wonder if he and O'Reilly were consolling each other, the poor babies. Congratulations to Mr Obama from one Proud Canadian,one of the 78% who love him in our great country, now if you could tell us how we can get rid of the idiot we have here as Prime Minister it would be much appreciated. Thanks
anglo-norman | Nov 07, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
Governer Brewer clamped down "Illegals" Niall not hispanics. Demonized is one of your buzzwords it seems. Please write an unbiased article for once niall!!
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
You are not alone, we have the same problem with immigration here in Europe. If not worse. Africans, Asians, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Afghans, Iraqis, Chinese, Bangladeshi's, millions of them coming to Europe.
barneyjo | Nov 07, 2012, 02:58 PM EST
@mickey74007 - That all depends on if its a better class of Garbage than yours or not. And by the way, do you happen to own a Mannlicher Carcano 1891/38? :)
barneyjo | Nov 07, 2012, 02:53 PM EST
@mickey74007 - That all depends on if its a better class of Garbage than yours or not :)!!
Jimsales74 | Nov 07, 2012, 02:39 PM EST
Nicomax said:
"the Hispanic community has come to this slowly and sporadically. Maybe the language difference held them back,"
Apparently, you ain't from around here! It's been the Law in America since the 1970's that all election materials be printed in Spanish and English. Since then, it's in so many languages that it's sometimes difficult to find the English.
Here in New York, our Mayor repeats every televised word in Spanish.
When my forebears came from Ireland, Norway, Germany and Italy, their dream was to become Americans. Today, the Mexicans, Muslims and Africans, here have no such dream. No, they demand that we accommodate them and assimilate into their culture, and Liberals think that's right. My advice is this: Stay where you are, because the sun is quickly setting on our American Empire. The dream is dead; Liberals murdered it zealously.
Searlit | Nov 07, 2012, 02:32 PM EST
I agree with Parents. They lied so much during the campaign, how could they be trusted, if they got into office? I don't think they realized how poorly they were presenting themselves. People were paying attention to Mitt Romney's direction changes in policy. Also, when certain extreme right candidates started frightening women with their misogynistic opinions, it caught a lot of people's attention. Men had a big interest in this issue ,as well.
Parents | Nov 07, 2012, 02:13 PM EST
The things I really didn't like
1. the attack ads
2. The scare tactics billboards
3. the mail fraud letters in FL
4. robo calls in FL telling ppl to vote tomorrow
5. changing the voting hours
There were a lot more of these "dirty tricks". It was win at any cost, by any means and we don't want that.
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 01:54 PM EST
The future: april will be the start of the great world recession, America cannot help in fact they will dragb the rest of the world down with us. One world order? Maybe thats the end game.
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
Eiriamach ,please explain.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 01:23 PM EST
handsome68, English please, the Irish pay their way with interest.
handsome68 | Nov 07, 2012, 01:05 PM EST
Youse liberal omadhauns have won again, to the great detriment of my beloved country, to which my Leitrim-born parents emigrated so long ago. You want your cake, you want to eat your cake, and you want someone else to pay for your eating your cake. I hope that your socialist paradise survives our 16 trillion dollar deficit.
Stiofain | Nov 07, 2012, 12:52 PM EST
PhlutiePhan,there you go again!Bobby you are right in your assessments,Mickey is the one that is wrong. Mr Roberts you sound like Bill O'Rielly.
PhlutiePhan | Nov 07, 2012, 12:38 PM EST
Mr. Roberts (as in Henry Fonda), the "loony left" is now at 1600 Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, there is a loony right. Willie C was left of center. Pro business and pro growth has been replaced with entitlements and redistribution of wealth. Romney wanted everyone to do it "the old fashioned way" of work for it. You are right about blacks, Hispanics, women. As far as your castigation of the "cowboy" Brewer, what about a reform of immigration based on the ideals of AB Jose Gomez, the new prelate for Los Angeles. Since Hispanics voted owerwhelmingly for Obama, you do not reward them with bribes of entitlements so that more illegals come in to vote for Obama and his clones such as Rahm Emanuel who has the glint of succession.
Nicomax | Nov 07, 2012, 12:36 PM EST
What's left unsaid in these comments is that if the Latino vote ever becames more 'Irish-like', there is no telling how powerful they could be. Unlike the Irish immigrant who registered and voted as soon as they could, the Hispanic community has come to this slowly and sporadically. Maybe the language difference held them back, but once that barrier is lowered, and they realize the power they actually have, things will change.
Murph46 | Nov 07, 2012, 11:53 AM EST
Patrick,why would it be a priority now? He promised a solution in his first year.
Rebelforce | Nov 07, 2012, 11:46 AM EST
Considering that White Americans make up approximately three-quarters of the electorate, it's silly to think that Obama could have won without considerable support from White America. But let's hope that the Republican party learned the lesson last night that it's not a polilitically smart idea cede the 10% of American voters who are gay, lesbian or bisexual to the Democratic party.
jamesie | Nov 07, 2012, 11:41 AM EST
Excellent article and summary of all that has gone wrong with the GOP.As a small business owner with ten employees,professional,white middle aged male,I probably fit the typical republican voter profile. However the loony right takeover of the GOP and the disgusting pandering of its candidates to this fringe leaves no option but to actively vote AGAINST this mentality. In fact I don't know one woman,one naturalized US citizen or indeed one small business owner who voted Republican. The GOP needs to do some serious self analysis.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 11:23 AM EST
Micky you think America is going down the same road as Greece? Come on don't be silly. Romney is bad for America. And the American people know this. International relations with the world is not the best, Romney would have done alot of damage their.
forflann | Nov 07, 2012, 11:17 AM EST
Mickey: What you don't know about the Muslim relegeon would fill a library! How many times have you seen the President with a beer or having BBQ ribs? Pork and liqour are forbidden. Myself, I feel as I did after voting for JFK and seeing him win.
micky74007 | Nov 07, 2012, 11:13 AM EST
bobby,
you are wrong about romney. you are right about america. enjoy it while you can. it is going to go the way of Greece now.
abdullh | Nov 07, 2012, 11:09 AM EST
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bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 10:52 AM EST
micky you say (Now we have an unfetted black muslim in the white house)
he was elected into the whitehouse 4 years ago by the American people and re-elected today by the american people. Get over it, the American people spoke. Romney lost, which is good for the world. The guy is a Nut.... He would have dragged America backwards.
cillowen | Nov 07, 2012, 10:50 AM EST
the north south divide with browns flowing into the salad bowl mix - a mode that reveals the (both side) racism that the election numbers hint at by the 50/50 outcome. The 99 percenter and 1 percenters were/are largely in harmony on this. It went to extremes in that a believer of an alien planet for all of us came close to being the lead of us. Norquist, where is he hiding, now .
micky74007 | Nov 07, 2012, 10:29 AM EST
This is a lose for the Republicans, for America, for the world. Now we have an unfetted black muslim in the white house.
Good bye America. Good bye Isreal. The USA is now run by the uneducated, undocumented, ungodly. I hope you liberals will be able to stomach the garbage this jackass will be stuffing down your throats.
1661996usmc | Nov 07, 2012, 10:21 AM EST
The Tea Party should be encouraged to get real and accept that they are truly in the 21st Century, not in 18th or 19th.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 10:15 AM EST
You ain't caught on yet, BrianO.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 10:08 AM EST
Eirianach, please the preaching can cease, the communists have won, freedom is dead, congratulations.
michaelidaho | Nov 07, 2012, 09:48 AM EST
Good analysis Mr. Roberts. The biggest factor in Obama's victory was his ability to connect with the growing Latino population (note Colorado, Florida). The second biggest factor, (which surprisingly you did not mention, was his support for federal assistance to the auto industry (note Ohio). Finally, Romney's bumbling "binders of women" answer and the badly articulated and insensitive pro-life positions of some Republicans tipped the woman's vote in favor of Obama. In short, the Republicans need to the change their message on immigration and/or change the face of of the messenger by endorsing an effective Latino and/or woman if they hope to regain the White House in the future.
olovely | Nov 07, 2012, 09:45 AM EST
Many white men, progressives, gays and young people also voted Obama (and are missing from this list). Thanks to the Tea Party the GOP has become the Grandpa's hit the whiskey again party. They're a buzzsaw that stands in the way of all change. The electorate have noticed. If they still insist on battling every piece of legislation that comes before them their losing margin will be even more dramatic next election cycle. But I don't think they're ready to learn that yet.
nicgearailt | Nov 07, 2012, 09:33 AM EST
President Obama has 4 more years to because he ran a smarter campaign.He represents all the citizens of this good country better than opponent.
Challenges of 2008 were great...they are now greater than ever.Time to get going and sort out the debacle in New York and New Jersey.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 09:02 AM EST
Congratulations Obama, rather you in office than other nut.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 08:03 AM EST
"The reality is that angry white men can never be the basis for a presidential victory in America anymore." Or for obstructing equal pay for equal work or for denying humane treatment to rape victims and immigrants or for interfering with the most basic of civil rights--the right to vote. But how long will it take for the angry white men to realize they are not in control of other people's lives? Republican obstruction of the Dream Act immigration reform has already backfired. Will they 'get it' now?
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Lokelani | Nov 14, 2012, 02:18 PM EST
The Bush administration had 8 years to screw up the United of States of America; give President Barack Obama 8 years to undo the damage!
Lokelani | Nov 14, 2012, 02:08 PM EST
P.Roberts, where do you get your information? George W. Bush was never a compassionate man on immigration; he was never a compassionate man on any race of color. Does Hurricane Katrina ring a bell? George W. wouldn't even visit the area; he looked at it from afar in his plane; he didn't think those people were worth saving. The closest George W. Bush ever got to Latio's was the word "adios"! And to show the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, George Sr. even calls his part hispanic grandchildren "the Brown ones". Enough said.
seanomelb | Nov 13, 2012, 05:48 PM EST
please define the financial burden with facts and figures peterson. Legalizing immigrants means more taxes from 11,000,000 unregistered people.The GOP rich do not want them legal for they may have to pay proper wages to their "illegal" staff. Another bonus for spending power and higher taxes..
peterson | Nov 13, 2012, 01:29 PM EST
Obama's immigration reform will place a huge financial burden on the U.S. because of all the entitlements they come to the U.S. to receive. Maybe they could be detoured to Ireland !!
seanomelb | Nov 11, 2012, 06:09 PM EST
I care not that the GOP control the house Briano. It's there misuse of that power to aid a few rich people is the problem. 60% of the people want a tax on the rich. BTW about half of those earning over $250,000 voted for Obama. You seem to be "hanging on by a chard" to coin a phrase.
BrianO | Nov 11, 2012, 02:50 PM EST
Seano, will your side take no responsibility, be a man, you have had the power for four years, you will have the power for four more, the party of no excuse is just that an excuse. I don't believe in a thing from the presidency or the senate, nor half the house of representatives, but it matters little, you are in charge, stop crying about not having all the power.
seanomelb | Nov 10, 2012, 05:43 PM EST
Your wrong Briano! if the party of no stymie the president over monetary policy it has global implications.
BrianO | Nov 09, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
Don't worry about me Seano, the suicide of the US economy is now in the hands of a moron, I have put all new expansion on hold, I have taken moves to protect myself and family. You from Oz have little to worry about as this administration has little to do with yours. Ephraim you may need to take cover when the deficit grows and the voters for obama wait for their fair share from the government, while those of us who wished to face the problems adjust our incomes to avoid being targets. Those that have extreme wealth will get waivers from the Dems, or will simply re locate to better situations, as they have the funds to do so. the 5% that pays taxes will be gone.
simplesandy | Nov 09, 2012, 12:30 PM EST
@ Brian'O you are spot on man.
feeneycj | Nov 09, 2012, 11:42 AM EST
Romney didn't say anything offensive about rape or God's wishes. Romney is pro-women, pro-opportunity for women. Romney spoke about concern for immigrants. Blacks (obviously) were not prevented from voting and no attempt was done to do so. Stop believing election hype, it's really just that, hype. We know why blacks didn't vote for Romney, although most really don't want their taxes increased and several are in favor of more responsible spending, and they are badly affected by the worst unemployment figures ever by an incumbent; we know performance is not what blacks voted for.
EphraimKibbey | Nov 09, 2012, 02:11 AM EST
allentown - Over the Cliff!!! In January the rates all go back to the Clinton era ones when the rich were still getting richer. If I have to pay the rate I paid then I will man-up and pay it without any tears. I am proud to be an American taxpayer. If the GOP bargains temporary reduced taxes for those below $250,000 for raising the debt ceiling in Feb. I will give them credit for a smart move that will make Mr. Norquist happy. By the way, don't tell anyone but the "Cliff" is more like the bunny slope at a local ski area in Ohio than the double black diamonds at Park City or Vail.
seanomelb | Nov 08, 2012, 07:36 PM EST
The people have spoken Briano no need to slit your wrist.Obama has automatically created 5000 in the Kleenex factory due to increased production of tissues. I saw a semi load pull up outside Fox central half a truck load fore Liar Rove and the rest for the morning show three stooges,O'Reilly,dumbfounded Hannity and the termagants,Ingraham,Coulter,Malkin and Ingraham.The people have spoken.
allentown | Nov 08, 2012, 04:31 PM EST
Boehner will now take the Latino vote out of future election results. The House will include E-Verify (Electronic Verification of Employee Status) in his negotiations of Sequestration. To prevent taking the Fiscal Crises over the cliff, the President and the Democratic controlled Senate will agree. Then, both parties will be blamed for E-Verify. If the President and the Senate majority leader do not agree, they will be blamed for taking the country over the cliff over illegal aliens.
Searlit | Nov 08, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
@BrianO, must you turn into a survivalist, now? Have a little faith, in your fellow man. Don't close yourself off. That doesn't make sense.
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 12:40 PM EST
Eiriamach, IC seems to mess up my name regularly, I log in and am prompted by name to comment, but matters little, answer what you wish. @plib04, line should have read "on a woman", but I know progressives use any tactic to attack non progressives, and yes Anne Romney is a woman and you attack her even after your side has won. I will sit back and watch how well the next two years will be. Who will the scape goat be then, 6years after george bush would be a stretch even for your ilk.
pilib04 | Nov 08, 2012, 12:08 PM EST
Brian, are you talking about "a woman" who thinks her sons Mormon missionary "service" is the same as military service?
No Name | Nov 08, 2012, 12:06 PM EST
@BrianO, I cannot reply to the question you ask me earlier because too often when your posting is last in view, your name gets attached to the next posting. I do not like having my name attached to your words, as happened most recently at Nov 07, 2012, 10:0. Are you sending in comments from some mobile device that somehow gets around the sign-in protocol? I hope IC can fix the problem, but until that happens I'll avoid posting after your posts and Eamonn's. Eiriamach (no Name)
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 11:24 AM EST
Nice attack a woman.
DaddyMac22 | Nov 08, 2012, 11:20 AM EST
The great part about all this is, Anne Romney doesn't have to move into a smaller house!
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 10:01 AM EST
Dear Commentator, as I read your your post let me point out your hate. Filthy rich, why are they filthy? perhaps these people are charitable? perhaps these people employ many families and make lives better?-The Bush regime ended 4 years ago that is a lame excuse, one that could have been used maybe in year 1 certainly not in year4 and obama is cleaning the mess up? well he must be cleaning the mess with a Q tip. I'm a bigot because I believe in the Constitution and the rule of law. It is funny how you progressives always see the color of a persons skin, and then say the other side is bigoted. Keep religion out of politics I interpret as being Godless. Only atheists are allowed to hold office? But, I am the hater not you, so be it. The next two years are going to bring some changes. The tax increases from the omnibus health care act kick in, the producers with wealth will be attacked and they won't take that lying down. People with real money will shield it, stop producing income, move operations out of the country. The recession that is coming, my guess is April, will be deep and harsh. I hope you all prepare.
BrianO | Nov 08, 2012, 09:46 AM EST
Seano, though of Oz you too may feel the results of this election. I will hunker down and play defense, I will watch as my Constitution, a once revered document will be destroyed, I will not fund this though, no charitable giving it stops. No second income, it stops. I will work the numbers and contribute 0 to this economy and its takers. The wagon we and my ilk have been pulling is on its own now, good luck. I'm sure your dependency culture will be more than willing to take up the slack,go to work, make the hard sacrifices, just like those protesters in Greece.
Searlit | Nov 08, 2012, 12:40 AM EST
The irony is that decades ago, the Republicans, who claimed they were against undocumented workers entering the US illegally, yet, through their own inaction, condoned the hiring of cheap labor by American corporations thus lowering the wages and eliminating jobs for American citizens, 20 yrs. ago, now seem to have suffered some unintended consequences.
alisaann | Nov 07, 2012, 10:43 PM EST
yesterday was a GOOD DAY for those who believe in EQUAL RIGHTS for EVERYONE.....which includes, WOMEN'S AND GAY RIGHTS....and guess what: obama got 50% of the CATHOLIC vote....at least with obama , we won't get into ULESS, EXPESIVE WARS. ALISA
porkheaven | Nov 07, 2012, 09:48 PM EST
He will make it so that everyone who entered the US illegally will be allowed to stay. I helped a daughter in-law enter legally and it was expensive.
bonjouryall | Nov 07, 2012, 09:21 PM EST
I"m sure he'll continue the same old favoritism for darker skinned people that the USA had practiced for several decades now. Sure there may be a few Irish that get in but nothing like the millions of hispanics. And you liberals support this.
irishpjk | Nov 07, 2012, 09:13 PM EST
I DON'T
irishpjk | Nov 07, 2012, 09:10 PM EST
A dark day for America and the world.
Proud Canadian2 | Nov 07, 2012, 09:03 PM EST
Thank you commentator, Brian0 is just a little upset that Mitt The Twitt had to say by,by last night. He will get over it. Maybe if some one can get to him and get him out of the good ol boy's club and get him will stop and get to come over to the good guys, where he will be better off, Brian0 come to our great country you will see how great it is.
stanchaz | Nov 07, 2012, 09:00 PM EST
Immigration reform? Yeah sure- well get that if the Republicans in Congress take their own advice and "self-deport" themselves back to where their people came from. Otherwise, they will not do ANYTHING that makes Obama looks good. These guys are supposed to work for the people,all the people, not just their political party. We need to vote them out ...ASAP!
EphraimKibbey | Nov 07, 2012, 08:08 PM EST
I was worried about this election until the Republican primaries. When I realized then that it was going to be a contest between "Love Thy Neighbor" and "Hate the Other," I felt more confident that America would vote for the former. I am only saddened that it was sooo close in each of the swing states but I guess that that is why they are swing states.
Renelda M. | Nov 07, 2012, 07:27 PM EST
"...There is no joy in Mudville. Casey has struck out..." Mudville is America. Casey is America. And in my opinion, America has struck out. Neither candidate was good for ALL Americans. Immigration issues, first on the new agenda? ILLEGAL ALIENS are not welcome. That is the whole point. By by entering America illegally, these folks overtly disrespect The Rule of Law. Obama wants to fool the people continually. But the great issue is ILLEGAL ALIENS. The electorate did speak: Obama lost big time in the popular vote. He won by the ELECTORAL COLLEGE. My mantra is: America desperately needs a new Constitution.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 07:25 PM EST
How did my name get attached to BrianO's Nov 07, 2012, 10:0 post? IC gremlins strike again?
hollabackgurl | Nov 07, 2012, 05:40 PM EST
Obama owes his victory to his political policies. Voters chose them over the GOP's.
AlunPalmer | Nov 07, 2012, 05:16 PM EST
Mr Sales, America was founded by people who were against empires. Or have you forgotten? If the 'American empire' (not really an empire anyway) comes to an end, that can only be a good thing for all concerned, including those Americans who have to pay for it with their taxes.
seanomelb | Nov 07, 2012, 05:02 PM EST
Briano the party of no will now have to compromise with the president to pass a budget and avoid a world wide recession. The time is up for moderate republicans to pander with the teabaggers.(Whom generally are ignorant of economics and only concerned with abortion and womens rights).
TisEyerish | Nov 07, 2012, 05:01 PM EST
I'm not sure I agree with the demographics cited in the article. I believe many middle class people...those with their eyes and minds open...also voted for Mr. Obama. He was the logical choice. Mr. Romney scared me, to be frank. It was just a gut reaction to him and not something I can put my finger on...but I've learned to listen to that feeling over the years. Most people tend to forget that the bank crisis happened before Mr. Obama was elected, which is sad. I believe he did the best he could during his first four years and will continue to do what he feels is best to bring us back to what we once were.
The Commentator | Nov 07, 2012, 04:13 PM EST
BrianO: The Canadian economy is in good shape because we don't have filthy rich crooks at the top of the food chain taking huge bonuses and operating without adequate government regulations. The Bush administration is responsible for the economic mess in the USA. Obama is cleaning the mess up, but would have been a lot further ahead if he had pushed legislation through in the first two years instead of trying to cooperate the Republicans. Now the Republicans need to kiss Obama's ass to save themselves. I'm sure it won't be for the good of the American citizens. If they don't cooperate with Obama they will be voted out. The Republicans need to broaden their base from rich white bigots to include all races, religions and sexes. If they would stick to financial matters, be socially responsible and keep religion out of politics, they would be very successful.
Parents | Nov 07, 2012, 04:02 PM EST
All in all it is done...now let's work together. Thanks
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 03:46 PM EST
@Proud Canadian 2, have you checked out the exchange rate lately, the Canadian dollar is going strong, if I were Canadian I'ld want obama also. After we fall and are the new Mexico, the next place to overtake will be to the North.
Proud Canadian2 | Nov 07, 2012, 03:37 PM EST
Yes Virginia there is a God. Thank you people of the United States for electing Mr Obama. You have saved the world for at least another four years of capititalisim. I wonder what hole the Donald is crying in this morning. I wonder if he and O'Reilly were consolling each other, the poor babies. Congratulations to Mr Obama from one Proud Canadian,one of the 78% who love him in our great country, now if you could tell us how we can get rid of the idiot we have here as Prime Minister it would be much appreciated. Thanks
anglo-norman | Nov 07, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
Governer Brewer clamped down "Illegals" Niall not hispanics. Demonized is one of your buzzwords it seems. Please write an unbiased article for once niall!!
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 03:06 PM EST
You are not alone, we have the same problem with immigration here in Europe. If not worse. Africans, Asians, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Afghans, Iraqis, Chinese, Bangladeshi's, millions of them coming to Europe.
barneyjo | Nov 07, 2012, 02:58 PM EST
@mickey74007 - That all depends on if its a better class of Garbage than yours or not. And by the way, do you happen to own a Mannlicher Carcano 1891/38? :)
barneyjo | Nov 07, 2012, 02:53 PM EST
@mickey74007 - That all depends on if its a better class of Garbage than yours or not :)!!
Jimsales74 | Nov 07, 2012, 02:39 PM EST
Nicomax said: "the Hispanic community has come to this slowly and sporadically. Maybe the language difference held them back," Apparently, you ain't from around here! It's been the Law in America since the 1970's that all election materials be printed in Spanish and English. Since then, it's in so many languages that it's sometimes difficult to find the English. Here in New York, our Mayor repeats every televised word in Spanish. When my forebears came from Ireland, Norway, Germany and Italy, their dream was to become Americans. Today, the Mexicans, Muslims and Africans, here have no such dream. No, they demand that we accommodate them and assimilate into their culture, and Liberals think that's right. My advice is this: Stay where you are, because the sun is quickly setting on our American Empire. The dream is dead; Liberals murdered it zealously.
Searlit | Nov 07, 2012, 02:32 PM EST
I agree with Parents. They lied so much during the campaign, how could they be trusted, if they got into office? I don't think they realized how poorly they were presenting themselves. People were paying attention to Mitt Romney's direction changes in policy. Also, when certain extreme right candidates started frightening women with their misogynistic opinions, it caught a lot of people's attention. Men had a big interest in this issue ,as well.
Parents | Nov 07, 2012, 02:13 PM EST
The things I really didn't like 1. the attack ads 2. The scare tactics billboards 3. the mail fraud letters in FL 4. robo calls in FL telling ppl to vote tomorrow 5. changing the voting hours There were a lot more of these "dirty tricks". It was win at any cost, by any means and we don't want that.
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 01:54 PM EST
The future: april will be the start of the great world recession, America cannot help in fact they will dragb the rest of the world down with us. One world order? Maybe thats the end game.
BrianO | Nov 07, 2012, 01:50 PM EST
Eiriamach ,please explain.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 01:23 PM EST
handsome68, English please, the Irish pay their way with interest.
handsome68 | Nov 07, 2012, 01:05 PM EST
Youse liberal omadhauns have won again, to the great detriment of my beloved country, to which my Leitrim-born parents emigrated so long ago. You want your cake, you want to eat your cake, and you want someone else to pay for your eating your cake. I hope that your socialist paradise survives our 16 trillion dollar deficit.
Stiofain | Nov 07, 2012, 12:52 PM EST
PhlutiePhan,there you go again!Bobby you are right in your assessments,Mickey is the one that is wrong. Mr Roberts you sound like Bill O'Rielly.
PhlutiePhan | Nov 07, 2012, 12:38 PM EST
Mr. Roberts (as in Henry Fonda), the "loony left" is now at 1600 Pennsylvania. Without a doubt, there is a loony right. Willie C was left of center. Pro business and pro growth has been replaced with entitlements and redistribution of wealth. Romney wanted everyone to do it "the old fashioned way" of work for it. You are right about blacks, Hispanics, women. As far as your castigation of the "cowboy" Brewer, what about a reform of immigration based on the ideals of AB Jose Gomez, the new prelate for Los Angeles. Since Hispanics voted owerwhelmingly for Obama, you do not reward them with bribes of entitlements so that more illegals come in to vote for Obama and his clones such as Rahm Emanuel who has the glint of succession.
Nicomax | Nov 07, 2012, 12:36 PM EST
What's left unsaid in these comments is that if the Latino vote ever becames more 'Irish-like', there is no telling how powerful they could be. Unlike the Irish immigrant who registered and voted as soon as they could, the Hispanic community has come to this slowly and sporadically. Maybe the language difference held them back, but once that barrier is lowered, and they realize the power they actually have, things will change.
Murph46 | Nov 07, 2012, 11:53 AM EST
Patrick,why would it be a priority now? He promised a solution in his first year.
Rebelforce | Nov 07, 2012, 11:46 AM EST
Considering that White Americans make up approximately three-quarters of the electorate, it's silly to think that Obama could have won without considerable support from White America. But let's hope that the Republican party learned the lesson last night that it's not a polilitically smart idea cede the 10% of American voters who are gay, lesbian or bisexual to the Democratic party.
jamesie | Nov 07, 2012, 11:41 AM EST
Excellent article and summary of all that has gone wrong with the GOP.As a small business owner with ten employees,professional,white middle aged male,I probably fit the typical republican voter profile. However the loony right takeover of the GOP and the disgusting pandering of its candidates to this fringe leaves no option but to actively vote AGAINST this mentality. In fact I don't know one woman,one naturalized US citizen or indeed one small business owner who voted Republican. The GOP needs to do some serious self analysis.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 11:23 AM EST
Micky you think America is going down the same road as Greece? Come on don't be silly. Romney is bad for America. And the American people know this. International relations with the world is not the best, Romney would have done alot of damage their.
forflann | Nov 07, 2012, 11:17 AM EST
Mickey: What you don't know about the Muslim relegeon would fill a library! How many times have you seen the President with a beer or having BBQ ribs? Pork and liqour are forbidden. Myself, I feel as I did after voting for JFK and seeing him win.
micky74007 | Nov 07, 2012, 11:13 AM EST
bobby, you are wrong about romney. you are right about america. enjoy it while you can. it is going to go the way of Greece now.
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bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 10:52 AM EST
micky you say (Now we have an unfetted black muslim in the white house) he was elected into the whitehouse 4 years ago by the American people and re-elected today by the american people. Get over it, the American people spoke. Romney lost, which is good for the world. The guy is a Nut.... He would have dragged America backwards.
cillowen | Nov 07, 2012, 10:50 AM EST
the north south divide with browns flowing into the salad bowl mix - a mode that reveals the (both side) racism that the election numbers hint at by the 50/50 outcome. The 99 percenter and 1 percenters were/are largely in harmony on this. It went to extremes in that a believer of an alien planet for all of us came close to being the lead of us. Norquist, where is he hiding, now .
micky74007 | Nov 07, 2012, 10:29 AM EST
This is a lose for the Republicans, for America, for the world. Now we have an unfetted black muslim in the white house. Good bye America. Good bye Isreal. The USA is now run by the uneducated, undocumented, ungodly. I hope you liberals will be able to stomach the garbage this jackass will be stuffing down your throats.
1661996usmc | Nov 07, 2012, 10:21 AM EST
The Tea Party should be encouraged to get real and accept that they are truly in the 21st Century, not in 18th or 19th.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 10:15 AM EST
You ain't caught on yet, BrianO.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 10:08 AM EST
Eirianach, please the preaching can cease, the communists have won, freedom is dead, congratulations.
michaelidaho | Nov 07, 2012, 09:48 AM EST
Good analysis Mr. Roberts. The biggest factor in Obama's victory was his ability to connect with the growing Latino population (note Colorado, Florida). The second biggest factor, (which surprisingly you did not mention, was his support for federal assistance to the auto industry (note Ohio). Finally, Romney's bumbling "binders of women" answer and the badly articulated and insensitive pro-life positions of some Republicans tipped the woman's vote in favor of Obama. In short, the Republicans need to the change their message on immigration and/or change the face of of the messenger by endorsing an effective Latino and/or woman if they hope to regain the White House in the future.
olovely | Nov 07, 2012, 09:45 AM EST
Many white men, progressives, gays and young people also voted Obama (and are missing from this list). Thanks to the Tea Party the GOP has become the Grandpa's hit the whiskey again party. They're a buzzsaw that stands in the way of all change. The electorate have noticed. If they still insist on battling every piece of legislation that comes before them their losing margin will be even more dramatic next election cycle. But I don't think they're ready to learn that yet.
nicgearailt | Nov 07, 2012, 09:33 AM EST
President Obama has 4 more years to because he ran a smarter campaign.He represents all the citizens of this good country better than opponent. Challenges of 2008 were great...they are now greater than ever.Time to get going and sort out the debacle in New York and New Jersey.
bobby | Nov 07, 2012, 09:02 AM EST
Congratulations Obama, rather you in office than other nut.
eiriamach | Nov 07, 2012, 08:03 AM EST
"The reality is that angry white men can never be the basis for a presidential victory in America anymore." Or for obstructing equal pay for equal work or for denying humane treatment to rape victims and immigrants or for interfering with the most basic of civil rights--the right to vote. But how long will it take for the angry white men to realize they are not in control of other people's lives? Republican obstruction of the Dream Act immigration reform has already backfired. Will they 'get it' now?