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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Obama called achieving "bipartisan solutions"


After achieving a landslide victory in the polls Obama called on Wednesday to key Democratic and Republican leaders in both houses of Congress, and asked them to put the interests "of the people and the economy" of the United States ahead of their "interests partisan. " Looking back on the agenda for the remainder of 2012, Barack Obama reiterated his commitment to "find bipartisan solutions to reducing our deficit in a balanced way, tax cuts for middle class families and small businesses, and to create jobs, "the White House said.



But, before a divided Congress, most experts predicted to continue the fighting and political paralysisin Washington.

The so-called " tax cliff "is, on one hand, on the expiry at the end of the year, certain unemployment benefits and tax cuts from the era of George W. Bush and payroll taxes.

On the other, it also meansautomatic cuts of up to 800,000 million dollars from next January onpublic spending , including the Pentagon, and the possibility of analternative tax , and higher, to about 26 million households in the middle class . During a press conference, in which he took no questions, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican John Boehner , hinted that his party would weigh one tax increase in exchange for Obama "is willing to cut spending "and reform social welfare programs , "which are the main drivers of our debt."




"Let's find the common ground that we avoided," Boehner said in a conciliatory tone , and suggested that Congress could begin to agree a deal in the short legislative session before year end. Earlier, also the leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate , Harry Reid, urged Congress to take steps to avoid the "tax gap", and considered that, despite the objections of Republicans, they should include a tax increase "for the richest of the rich" .




Experts have warned that without an agreed solution to reduce the deficit, the country could fall into a new recessionDespite the call for unity that Obama has done, few expect the opposition agreed to help with solutions to issues such as deficit reduction, the level of debt or tax reform . still awaiting some races in states like Florida, for the incoming 113th legislative session Republicans retain control of the House , but the Democrats managed to scrape some wins. For now The results point to 233 seats to the Republicans (formerly 241) and 193 for Democrats (formerly 194), with 10 seats still unallocated.




In the Senate, Democrats are expected to increase its seats to 53 (formerly 51) to 45 for the Republicans (formerly 47), which last night saw his chances fade regain the Senate. In that House will remain two independent members. Predictably, will remain intact health reform of 2010 , the major political victory for Obama and will come into full force in 2014. John Fortier, director of Project Democracy Bipartisan Policy Center, predicted a scenario in which are likely to continue, as in the last two years, " shocks on budgets, the debt ceiling, and other deadlines . " On Tuesday night, the Republican minority leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, showed a less conciliatory than Boehner, saying that " voters have not supported the failures and excesses of the president's first term . " the defeat of the binomial Romney-Ryan at the polls will force the GOP to adjust their electoral strategies in a country with a growing ethnic and cultural diversity, but also increasingly divided on ideological lines, according to Republican strategists like Ed Rogers. The Republican Party, still dominated by white men and old, will have to consider how to respond to the new political reality the country, Rogers said the public radio station NPR .

At least 48 dead after the earthquake in Guatemala


A strong earthquake that shook Guatemala on Wednesday left at least 48 dead and several injured mainly by the housing collapse in the north of the country, which was declared in a state of emergency after the worst earthquake in more than 35 years. The epicenter of the 7.4 magnitude quake was in the sea, 24 kilometers southwest of the port town of Champerico , according to the Geological Survey of the United States. "It is sad to greet people here who are waiting to find their relatives were buried.'s Truly a tragedy and sadness," said President Otto Perez Molina , to visit the department of San Marcos, the most beaten by the earthquake and the border with MexicoThe president said hours before red alert throughout the territory of Guatemala, which involves suspension from public activities to focus all efforts in state care and rescue victims. Back in the capital, Perez said the death toll rose to 48 and who reports to 23 people missing after that during the day they talk about 100. "It is unfortunate for us the loss of life," he said. The coordinator of municipal firefighters, Cecilio Chacaj, said the deaths were mainly due to the collapse of houses in different towns of San Marcos and QuetzaltenangoIn the town of San Cristobal Cucho, in the department of San Marcos, ten members of a family died under the rubble, according to local radio sources Ovid volunteer firefighter. There were also injured as a result of landslides on roads and paths surrounded by mountainsWednesday's earthquake was the worst in Guatemala since 1976, when a magnitude 7.5 movement caused the deaths of nearly 20,000 peoplen the capital, government offices and homes were evacuated . "It was great. Dizzy I felt good," said Vanessa Castillo, secretary of 38 years who had been evacuated from the 10-story building where he works, along with others. The strong quake was also felt in neighboring El Salvador and even in the crowded capital of Mexico, where there was building evacuations but no damage. In El Salvador, many people left their homes and workplaces and took to the streets, but no serious damage or casualties reported. In Mexico City, some buildings were evacuated temporarily, but there were no reports of damage. Services such as electricity meters and functioning normally. "He was intense in most of the city (...) strategic systems working," said City Mayor, Marcelo Ebrard , on his Twitter account. 

A year in jail for the author's video about Muhammad that angered Islamic World


Basseley Youssef producer of the controversial and bizarre movie that caused an outbreak of violence in the Middle East and the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya in September, has been sentenced to one year in jail, charged with violating probation. Youssef, a Coptic Christian who lives in Los Angeles and with a criminal record, admitted before a court of law in Southern California using false identities to hide , after the scandal broke for his film, 'The innocent Muslims', low quality tape filmed by amateur actors and attacking Muhammad. Youssef, who used the alias Nakoula Bassley Nakoula and Bacile Sam, was arrested on September 27 and has been in police custody since. Youssef was sentenced in 2010 to 21 months in prison , of which he served half although the ban on Internet for five years. Your ribbon hung on Youtube over, sparking anger in the Islamic world and the popular uprisings in several Arab countries. Before, they had released a Hollywood Boulevard with few attending the premiere, all under strange circumstances and with the name of Osama Bin Laden linked to the original title of the film. U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens died in an attack in the city of Benghazi on 11 September.

"Too man, old and white," the reasons for the defeat of Romney


"Our party needs to realize he's too old too white and too male, and has to find a way to catch up with the changing demographics of the country  before it is too late . "The ruling Al Cardenas, a veteran leader of the Republican Party in Florida, explains perfectly the dismal performance of Mitt Romney among minority groups"The country is growing less white and Republican coalition has grown whiter in recent years," said Jonathan Martin, the site  Politico.comIn the 2004 presidential , the last GOP president,  George W. Bush, joined the support of 44% of Hispanics . But the furor over Obama and the lack of renewal made ​​in 2008 John McCain  only got the backing of 31% of Latinos.  Romney garnered only 27 percentThat is why some analysts see a  possible change in the Republican stance on issues like immigration reform . Without the support of the House of Representatives, President Obama can not keep that promise. But his rivals must reconcile with Latinos to recover its base of support. At the same time, emerging figures such as  Marco Rubio , who is already identified as potential candidate  for 2016 . "The conservative movement should have a  special appeal to people of minority groups and immigrants, and Republicans have to work harder than ever to communicate our beliefs to them, "said Cuban-born senator. The test case is precisely the state that represents Rubio:  Florida . There, Obama won in 2008 by just two points and a half and,  despite an unemployment rate of 8.7%, managed to keep the 29 voters . The explanation lies partly in the growth of minorities in the last four years the number of Hispanics grew by 190,000 and that of African Americans in 50,000. "Hispanics continue to grow in importance. We have to accept these voters for two reasons: it's just what you need to do and is mandatory if we are to avoid further disappointments presidential , "said Matt Schlapp, a former adviser to George W.Bush. The  vagaries of Romney  on the issues concerning women also influenced the choice.Obama, with major influence from his wife Michelle , got between them pushes another key, as it did in 2008.

Obama l 'Other four years, the best is to come' Fitch and Moody's, down 'triple-A debt or goodbye


''Four More Years'' The slogan 'come true': Barack Obama Vice challenge against Mitt Romney remains in the White House, promising - between the cheers of his America and compliments raining all over the world - that'' the best is yet to come ' '. The opponent recognizes the defeat, after an 'Election Day' marked by suspense, with a serratissimo head to head at the end - waiting for the final results - see 332 electors on the side of Obama, compared to 206 for Romney. The President receives 50% of the popular vote, two points more 'opponent. Numbers now taken for granted, although it is still an open count in Florida (where, however improbable last-minute surprises would move the numbers but not the result). Obama and 'spun so' more 'smoother than expected, avoiding dangerous and feared draws and recounts. To prove decisive - as expected on the eve - Ohio: got the victory in this state and 'just wait for the results of the States of West Coast (from California to Washington), and the threshold of the 270 voters required for the coveted victory and 'exceeded. With Romney after conquering the southern states, he waited until the last minute to acknowledge defeat, calling for'' Obama wish the President, the First Lady and their daughters all the best. Are very difficult times for our great nation, I will pray his success'' in the interest of the country, he said pointing to supporters gathered at the headquarters in Boston, where he was a deathly silence fell. In a climate that had nothing to do with Chicago and the McCormick Center erupted in an ovation that revived the obamiani emotions than four years ago. Mr.President appears with the same determination and inspiration in 2008, despite the enormous effort.Takes the stage with his wife and two daughters who never forgets in his speech: Watch Sasha and Malia and says of being 'proud'. '' You're getting nice and strong as the'' mother, Michelle continues turning to her:'' I love you, America loves you.'' It also does not miss a beat daughters:'' I believe that a dog is enough ...''. Then part of the role:'' I go back to the White House more 'determined than ever,'' promises reserving the best for the new term, no longer' obsessed by the prospect of a new campaign. A mandate that will not be 'easy to live up to the promises: the U.S. or produce a split Congress, with the Senate Democrats and House Republicans that reaches out to find'' compromises necessary to carry out the country.'' Meanwhile, the U.S., the day after Election Day, also making progress on some thorny social issues. And thanks to the referendum held in conjunction with the voting legalize gay marriage in the state of Maine and the use of marijuana, for recreational purposes, in Colorado and in Washington State. But no breakthrough comes on the death penalty in California that the state decides not to delete.
Mitt Romney won , as expected, the three major constituents of Alaska , the last U.S. state to have closed the seats. This was reported by CNN and the counting is still going on.President Barack Obama won 303 electoral college, and the Republican candidate 206, while still lacking the final results of Florida (29 electors).
The results of Florida - one of those decisive in the race for the White House - are not yet known . Missing the tabs in the county of Miami-Dade, where are still to be counted about 20,000 cards. This was reported by the Miami Herald, citing local authorities according to which an announcement on who won in Florida could arrive in the next few hours, even if the information to be checked - feel - are contained in thousands of pages.
FITCH WARN, DEFICIT CUTS OR TRIPLE A FAREWELL USA- While the issue of 'fiscal cliff' will not be resolved, the United States risks losing the top rating of 'Triple A' in 2013. The Fitch says in a statement, adding that Obama "the challenge is to implement a credible plan to reduce the deficit needed to support the economic recovery."
MOODY'S WARNS, OR ESTABLISH A DEBT DOWNGRADE - Moody's warns the U.S.: if you do not stabilize the debt will lose its rating. This was communicated by Moody's, according to a report the agency Bloomberg. Everything will depend on the speed of debt reduction.
IN 2008 - Obama recapture the White House, but the fight with Mitt Romney lost several positions in the account of the Great voters in 2008, when he took 53% of the popular vote, they won 365 and today, even if in Florida as seems likely, will go to the Democrats, the president will stop at 332. His challenger in 2008, John McCain (46%), won only 173 electors: Romney better than he, with 206. In particular, Romney managed to snatch two states to the Democrats who voted in majority for Obama in 2008, or the Indian (11 electors) and North Carolina (15). In 2008, U.S. President Obama was elected with the highest number of votes, with about 66 million consensus. In 2012, only reaches to touch the 59, according to the latest figures available.