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Bono Mack Says State of the Union Falls Short

The President reiterates his support for the "Buffett rule," and says economic success will hinge on American manufacturing and a renewal of American values.

Rep. Mary Bono Mack, R-Palm Springs, reacted quickly to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday, saying he "still doesn’t get it."

“After a record 35 months of unemployment at 8.5 percent or above – the longest such stretch since the Great Depression – the President still doesn’t get it," Bono Mack said in a statement. "Businesses all across California tell me the same thing: they are over-regulated, over-taxed and over-litigated."

In his third State of the Union address to the nation, Obama said economic success will hinge on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers and a renewal of American values.

"Tonight, my message to business leaders is simple: Ask yourselves what you can do to bring jobs back to your country, and our country will do everything we can to help you succeed," he said.

The President reiterated his support for the "Buffett rule," which was named after billionaire Warren Buffett. The rule would require people making more than $1 million to pay a minimum effective rate of at least 30 percent.

Bono Mack apparently didn't think the President went far enough with his plan for manufacturing and making "Made in America" matter again.

"I’m glad that he talked about it tonight – but raising taxes, imposing new job-killing regulations and increasing government spending isn’t the way to do it," she said.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, said Obama has "failed to deliver on economic growth promises, has squandered $800 billion in stimulus funds and vetoed jobs and affordable domestic energy bills passed by Congress."

"The president tonight outlined a laundry list of popular programs without regard to what they cost and his own record in office," Issa said. "... What is clear is that he is pursuing a partisan class-warfare agenda aimed at dividing the American people."

David January 25, 2012 at 12:01 pm
The President regurgitated his version of the Buffet rule. The liar and chief is good at half truths....last I checked a little white lie is still a lie. Buffet himself said on Fox Business that he was speaking about people who were rich like him, not millionaires. He even said pro athletes who make tens of millions of dollars are not who he was talking about....So how Barry gets a family making 250K or higher is beyond me. Obama has got to go.
D January 25, 2012 at 02:03 pm
What the hell else is she going to say other than something derogatory. Perhaps she can respond to this:
A picture of the Obama family with a caption that reads " Isn't it strange that the Family Values people want to replace a man who absolutely adores his family with one man who is a serial adulterer? " Talk about GOP desperation.
D January 25, 2012 at 02:06 pm
David I'm guessing that if GWB was up for a fourth term you'd be voting for him again.
David January 25, 2012 at 06:24 pm
No that would violate the constitution, funny how you assume things and not address facts....did Buffet say what I said or not...and as to your first comment, I didn't know Bill Clinton was running in the republican race.
David January 25, 2012 at 06:28 pm
How go you get there from here...how does one who adores their family equate to being good for the country...But you tell Barry hello for me since you seem to know what goes on behind closed doors and not what show is being portrayed in front of the camera. I assume everyone adores their family doesn't mean their motives are good for everyone. When all is said and done Barry and his kids will never have to work again. Obviously spending 10 million on family vacations shows how much he loves his family....for that matter I love his family too since I am paying for he vacations.
Vic Yepello January 25, 2012 at 09:14 pm
Ms. Bono-mack is saying the same tired old rhetoric. I'm sick of her line that plays only to her rich friends. @David, how is it you just don't acknowledge the fact that Obama was handed an economy in free-fall. One that already had shed millions of jobs and had produced the bank crisis? Is that Obama's fault? Bush waged a one Trillion war that he did not pay for. Is that Obama's fault?
Obama saved the American auto industry- is that bad? Was it wrong? And who was the first to give the billions to the bank. Yup, it was Shrub Had the President not taken action to stem the tide of job losses, we'd be in very deep right now. And the fact that you and Ms. B-M continue to blame this administration for the ills of this country is short sighted and just wrong. The facts were clearly stated last night. Read them and weep. Its all yours to own.
David January 25, 2012 at 09:46 pm
You seem to forget Barry voted for stimulus bill too, he continued with pork bill, and he has waged additional wars and actions. What happened to wassermanshultz saying this is their economy. Talk about same ole blame bush rhetoric.
David January 25, 2012 at 09:48 pm
How did Barry save Ford, they took no govt hand outs, we still own gm, regardless what their fuzz math numbers try to tell us. WE lost money on that deal so union workers can have more.
David January 25, 2012 at 09:48 pm
How did Barry save Ford, they took no govt hand outs, we still own gm, regardless what their fuzz math numbers try to tell us. WE lost money on that deal so union workers can have more.
Vic Yepello January 26, 2012 at 12:55 am
Learn the facts man. We do NOT own GM. They paid it all back. Ford was in better shape and weathered the storm. GM and Chrysler needed help. So what. It works and we saved over a million jobs. That's wrong?
And stop twisting the events. BUSH HANDED OVER A FAILED BANKING SYSTEM AND A FREE FALLING ECONOMY. Period. End of discussion. Point, game, match.
David January 26, 2012 at 12:59 am
Taxpayers' stake in General Motors has taken a $5.7 billion hit since the automaker had its successful initial public offering exactly one year ago Friday.
Money magazine Since then, the company has posted solid profits, increased its market share and improved its balance sheet. But shares have lost more than third of their value since they debuted at $33 a year ago, to close at $21.68 on Friday.
David January 26, 2012 at 01:01 am
they paid us back in worthless stocks, but I guess since you consider lost or saved jobs in your numbers this counts too.game set match touchdown homerun hole in one....roflmao...hahahahhahahahhahahahahahahahaha
David January 26, 2012 at 01:03 am
GM’s claim about paying back bailout money is misleading. Much of the $50 billion in federal assistance came in the form of equity purchases, with the government taking a 61-percent stake in the company. The cash loan totaled “only” $6.7 billion in taxpayer dollars. For taxpayers to recoup their investment, the federal government would have to sell its 365 million shares at a profit. The break-even price would be $55 a share, but GM is currently selling at $28.90.
Dave shoots the three pointer as time expires......g o a l!
David January 26, 2012 at 01:04 am
Hey Vic.....want some more koolaide!
Vic Yepello January 26, 2012 at 01:04 am
Out-a here.... no hope for you and I'm not going to argue the point any longer.
David January 26, 2012 at 01:05 am
yeah Vic leave if you got no game or facts
MARK January 26, 2012 at 09:34 am
Damn David, your more than a Donkey, your a Bully with a wantabe Badge. Get your kicks from what? Only a FOOL thinks he has won a battle when he BULLIES with Harsh speech. BIG DONKEY, COME ON MAN!!!!
David January 26, 2012 at 10:38 am
Mark if you cant debate with the facts then don't do what Vic did and tell someone they don't know the facts when I just cited to different sources that made my point and end the discussion with "And stop twisting the events. BUSH HANDED OVER A FAILED BANKING SYSTEM AND A FREE FALLING ECONOMY. Period. End of discussion. Point, game, match." Tired of Ideologues not accepting responsibility for this presidents failed policies. I don't take you for a koolaide drinker.
David January 26, 2012 at 11:17 am
and mark, please get it right.....it's a used to be badge.
MARK January 26, 2012 at 07:17 pm
david, we are all born ignorant, but you must work hard to remain stupid. Your probably asking yourself, what does he mean?
David January 27, 2012 at 11:28 am
another minor fact left out by this man-THE FACTS: He left out some key details. The bailout of General Motors and Chrysler began under Republican President George W. Bush. Obama picked up the ball, earmarked more money, and finished the job. But Ford, which Obama mentions as well, never asked for a federal bailout and never got one. It's managed to get along on its own. Also, as part of its restructuring, Chrysler is not really a U.S. automaker anymore. Italian automaker Fiat now owns a 30 percent share, and it will eventually go to 51 percent under terms of the U.S. bailout and its bankruptcy restructuring.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/01/24/fact-check-obamas-2012-state-union/?intcmp=obinsite#ixzz1kfWlWKz5

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