In a Bush Stronghold, Some Are Losing Heart

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-xenia16sep16,1,2874704.story?coll=la-home-leftrail

Today, there is a lot more on the minds of the people of Xenia than the price of postage. The downturn in the economy has hammered Ohio, costing it 185,000 jobs over the last 2 1/2 years. Ninety-four of them are here at the Hooven Allison rope factory, set to shut down this month after 134 years in business.

The citizens will be asked to approve three local tax increases this fall to fend off cuts in school, city and hospital services.

And President Bush has attached an $87-billion price tag to an Iraq mission some here believe was well-intentioned but badly conceived.

"If things don't improve it could be a disaster for him," said Saraga, a Republican who supports Bush. "He's going to pay the price, unfortunately."

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"I won't vote for Bush again," said Penny Fox, 47, who opened Fox's Antiques and Such off Main Street in May but kept her part-time job at Kmart just in case. "He just came on too powerful, too gung-ho, too cocky."

[chiburb]

1. Total deaths since July 2nd: 91

This infamous "bring 'em on" date.

Penny Fox is right: "He just came on too powerful, too gung-ho, too cocky."

[searchingforlight]

2. Penny Fox is a heroine in a way.

For so many people admiting they were wrong will be harder than knowing that they are voting for the wrong person again.

[Frances]

3. Blame

I think this quote says it all. I think it's why people were in favor of recalling Davis of California.

"Whether or not they understand why they are mad, they are just mad, and they want to blame somebody."