What It Is To Burn

OUCH!

The Des Moines Register Editorial Board severely scorched President Obama as he heads to Central Iowa today.

Obama record should shape message
Talk about achievements and how to meet the nation's challenges

Taking Obama back to 2004, also to school and the scientific community is united in that fact, the Ragister related how his convention speech, along with hope and change helped him win the Iowa Caucuses and the Presidency.

But people who were inspired then by your message of change now shake their heads in frustration over your negative tone and message today.

Americans are frustrated — with the gridlock in Washington, negative campaigning, disagreement in how to tackle everything from our economy to Medicare. The public is confused about the impact of cutting federal spending in the short-run and not doing so in the long-run.

Where is your leadership there? Don’t just criticize the Ryan budget proposal. Tell us what you will do to get the United States’ finances on sound footing.

SLAP!

The difference between the 2008 campaign and this one is that you now have a governing record to answer for. Most notably, the economy under your watch has failed to fully recover from the recession.

KABOOM!

Good stuff, even though they will endorse Obama for reelection.

Anybody got any aloe?