Stark Backdrop as President Prepares to Debate

By Itzel Martínez Ruíz   

03/october/2012

Gobierno y Procesos Políticos de Estados Unidos

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/03/us/politics/in-struggling-nevada-the-president-prepares.html?ref=politics

The news tells us, about how ironic it is, that the day of the debate, President Obama, is hosted by the Nevada Resort, characterized by economic ups and downs he has had in recent years. Currently, the finances are not the best, causing hotels, restaurants and houses within the complex are empty. Many businesses went bankrupt and the resort is not fully operational. It's ironic, because the reporter makes a comparison between the resort and the overall economy of the United States, as well as the resort, the economy has been damaged in many areas.

Moreover, we also mentioned that even though the economy has not improved, as was thought, Obama has a lead of about five points over Romney in Nevada, and in the government sector of the State, the opinion is divided between those who believe that giving Obama a second chance to improve the situation in the country and among the best think is a shift in power to see the improvements in the economy.

It seems an ironic coincidence, because if it is true, the economic situation in the United States, clearly not expected by Obama, as unemployment is on the same level, unemployment rates have not dropped, stayed the same, and we know that this is a key point that can give the victory to Obama. I do not understand why he chose this resort to be constructed, and that because of the circumstances could be criticized, and the media would have read the comments in some newspapers.

As we know, on October 3, 2012, is the debate, today could be the day that determines who is the strongest candidate, they will have to be very careful to give the speech, as their followers confirm their vote, but also a good day for the undecided, based on what we see today, can make a decision about who will get their vote.

I also found it interesting, Nevada case, since as mentioned the news, is a State, although not in the best economic conditions, is supporting Obama, it makes me wonder, if in the same situation States are more, because if it is a phenomenon that applies to other places, no doubt Obama could win the presidency again.

I'm wondering  what grounds, will attack today, as the situations that spanned both candidates, in recent weeks were relevant, as the attacks in Libya, and the statements of Romney on the middle class in America, clearly affect the decision of many voters.