Grading Performance.
Economists gave Obama and Geithner failing grades in a confidence poll. Both received F’s from a panel of 49 economists in a Wall Street Journal forcasting survey. On scales ranging up to 100 points, Obama received a 59, while Geithner received a 51.
MSNBC conducted a poll asking for respondents to grade the Presidential performance thus far. The poll, which had over 160,000 responses asked individuals to grade Obama from “A” to “F”. An overwhelming majority of 59% voted “F”, While 20% voted “A”.
A personal opinion:
Tightening of the belt is the only responsible fiscal policy from the executive and legislative brances. Pooring on debt with baseless currency will only lead to larger problems. Taxing industry and individuals will discourage growth. We cannot hinder the very vehicles that are needed for economic rebound.
Leadership isn’t born in endless policy and debate. Leadership is addressing issues with a nation boldly and bluntly. Confronting those issues and reassuring the masses. When London was being relentlessly shelled Churchill reassured the masses of the British spirit to resist and overcome. We need a Churchill.