One of the most respected pollsters in the world, Gallup, has revealed email evidence of attempts by Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod to intimidate them into “changing their methodology” after they released polls showing GOP challenger Mitt Romney to be ahead in the race for the presidency.
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Is Obama Caving on Mandate or Playing Politics?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Pressure from the U.S. bishops and millions of concerned Americans about a health care mandate that infringes on religious freedom has Obama’s re-election team calling for a cmopromise that many believe is just a political ploy to regain favor with Catholic voters.
Lawmaker Dismisses White House Threats to Change Abortion Restrictions
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Responding to comments made this weekend by White House Senior Advisor David Axelrod that President Obama would strip abortion restrictions made to the House health care bill, the author of the restrictions, Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), said doing so would only cause the bill to stall on the Hill.
Government Appears Out of Touch with Angry Citizenry
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Instead of listening to polls and confronting public opposition to the government’s proposed health care reform that has been erupting at townhall meetings across the country, the White House is resorting to personal smears and accusations of “manufactured” anger to counter the growing outrage.
