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America Has Become A Nation Of Struggling Folks Who Are Barely Making It Every Day.

The Democratic Party's Problem Is That Voters Don't Believe The President's Claims That The Economy Is Thriving. Even People With Jobs Feel Apprehensive. Paychecks Are Flat, Growth Anemic, And People Are Worried About Their Children's Prospects. Mr. Obama Had A 38% Approval On Handling The Economy In The Sept. 9 Fox News Poll. In The Sept. 7 Nbc News/wall Street Journal Poll, 67% Believe America Is On The Wrong Track.

The Difficulty For Mr. Obama Will Be When The Public Sees Where His Decisions Lead - Higher Inflation, Higher Interest Rates, Higher Taxes, Sluggish Growth, And A Jobless Recovery.

To Win In November, Republican Candidates Must Show They Are In Touch With Voter Concerns About Growth, Jobs, Paychecks, Government Spending And Debt. The Only Way To Do This Is By Offering Specific, Persuasive Ideas.

If You Look Underneath The Surface Of The Tea Party Movement, On The Other Hand, You Will Find That It Is Not Sophisticated. It's Not Like These People Have Read The Economist Friedrich August Von Hayek.