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Did President Barack Obama's address to Congress give you confidence in the nation's future?

Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:02 PM EST

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Did President Barack Obama's address to Congress give you confidence in the nation's future?

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  • 34090
    No. Every time he speaks the markets take another dive.
    31%
  • 34091
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.
    53%
  • 34092
    Not sure. It's too early to know whether his words will translate into reality. More details are needed.
    16%

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31%
No. Every time he speaks the markets take another dive.
51,991 votes
52.5%
Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.
87,996 votes
16.4%
Not sure. It's too early to know whether his words will translate into reality. More details are needed.
27,528 votes
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Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

It's time we listened and gave him the benefit until he proves otherwise.

  • 64 votes
#1
 - DMONMCD
 - 10:12 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

We as a country will never get ahead if we don't work together...

    #2
     - Abby M.
     - 10:14 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

    Obama really does inspire me that we can be a great nation again.

    • 65 votes
    #3
     - Rob Stinnett
     - 10:16 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

    It makes me want to go out tomorrow and volunteer some community service.

    • 50 votes
    #4
     - debrap99
     - 10:16 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

    Finally we have a president who works FOR THE PEOPLE!

    • 67 votes
    #5
     - frazzledrazz16
     - 10:17 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

    Obama understands what it is like to be in this economy. I'm confident he has what it takes to get us through.

    • 45 votes
    #6
     - starrieyed86
     - 10:20 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
    Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

    If the Republicans are against this, make them give back the money and pay for it themselves (they have plenty of money).

      #7
       - smeg-827045
       - 10:20 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Not sure. It's too early to know whether his words will translate into reality. More details are needed.

      HOPE ,,,,,, the wind blown here tonight nudges this big old boat ..... and gets it back on the right course..... I do.

      • 19 votes
      #8
       - Dan Lumberjock
       - 10:21 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      Recognizing we need some tough problem solving for a change, and inspiring us to be an even greater country. I'm so glad he is our leader.

      • 50 votes
      #9
       - Karen from NC
       - 10:21 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      I very much appreciated his reminder to all of Congress why they were elected: To lead America back to greatness.

      • 55 votes
      #10
       - Kacey14
       - 10:21 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      God, it's reassuring just to have someone intelligent back in the White House. And his hear'ts in the right place.

      • 56 votes
      #11
       - RealAmericansFirst
       - 10:22 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      President Obama inspires me everyday and he speaks and he should continue to speak to the American People. Yes WE Can!!!

      • 41 votes
      #12
       - Values1st
       - 10:22 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      One word: Brilliant!!

      • 44 votes
      #13
       - Natalie Rosen
       - 10:23 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      Most definitely. Now only if naysayers will take their pessimism someplace else, they would be doing a great favor to America.

      • 39 votes
      #14
       - JTexas
       - 10:24 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      No, FDR he was not. But FDR spoke 75 years ago, and we need a leader for today, which he was.

      • 30 votes
      #15
       - Steve in Minneapolis
       - 10:25 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      Hope the R's put Country before Party and work with him.

      • 48 votes
      #16
       - Tricia-642255
       - 10:25 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      To summarize the speech in a single word, it was inspirational.

      • 38 votes
      #17
       - David Ellis
       - 10:25 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      Yes.He didn't beat around the bush about the hardships we will face, but remained absolutely optimistic.Honesty+ optimism=just what we need

      • 42 votes
      #18
       - freedom2marry4all
       - 10:26 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      No. Every time he speaks the markets take another dive.

      divide that 787 billion up between everyone over 18 and see how the economy sky rockets. give it to failing companies an they will fail aga

      • 72 votes
      #19
       - hardcoredale
       - 10:26 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      He gives me hope for this country. A forward vision for pressing matters and I can see him getting it all done. Step up, republicans.

      • 34 votes
      #20
       - Red-374368
       - 10:27 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
      Yes. This speech shows yet again that he has the skills needed to lead during difficult times.

      I'm always very confidence and believe in what he can do. Now it's up to congress from both side to help him make it happens.

      • 37 votes
      #21
       - West Dude
       - 10:27 pm EST on Tue Feb 24, 2009
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