King Baby Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (CNSNews.com) - Pointing to double-digit unemployment rates among African Americans and Hispanics, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R.-Minn.) said on Friday that President Barack Obama “has failed” both these communities. “This president has failed the Hispanic community. He has failed the African-American community,” said Bachmann. “He has failed us all when it comes to jobs.” Bachmann, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination for 2012, made the remarks at the “Republican Leadership Conference” held in New Orleans over the weekend. Other Republican presidential contenders—including Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul and Herman Cain—also spoke at the event, as did Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is reportedly considering a run for president. Bachmann’s speech focused in part on what she described as Obama’s failure to promote economic growth and job creation—resulting in an overall national unemployment rate of 9.1 percent in May, a full 28 months into Obama’s term. “Mr. President, the status quo is not working for Americans,” said Bachmann. “The status quo certainly isn't working for the African-American community, with 16 percent unemployment, or the Hispanic community, with nearly 12 percent unemployment. It's even worse for the youth: For Hispanic youth right now, 26 percent unemployment; for African-American youth, 40 percent unemployment. “This president has failed the Hispanic community,” said Bachmann. “He has failed the African-American community. He has failed us all when it comes to jobs. “As president of the United States, my goal will be job creation in the Hispanic community, job creation in the African-American community, job creation for all Americans, and turning this economy around,” said Bachmann. “And we will.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bachmann’s statement on unemployment in the African American and Hispanic communities is accurate. Overall seasonally-adjusted unemployment was 12.7 percent in the African American community when President Obama was inaugurated in January 2009, according to the BLS. By May 2011, the latest month reported, it had risen to 16.2 percent. In the Hispanic community, the overall unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in January 2009, when President Obama was inaugurated. By May 2011, it had risen to 11.9 percent. Among African Americans 16 to 19 years old, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 36.3 percent in January 2009 and had risen to 40.7 percent by May 2011. Among Hispanics 16 to 19 years old, the unemployment rate was 24.3 percent in January 2009 and had risen to 26.1 percent by May 2011. According Bureau of Labor Statistics, a part of the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployed are those who have been actively seeking a job during the past four weeks, and are currently available for work, but have not been able to secure a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The Republicans have done everything in their power to undermine his presidency. Things aren't the best, but they forget who put us in this mess... I don't know if Obama will get reelected, but (as I've said before) IF Sarah Palin is elected president...I am leaving the country IMMEDIATELY!!! I'm not kidding either, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 There's a likely chance. I don't think the GOP has announced any possible candidates that could actually win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 hes gonna send the troop homes...then its a wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 hes gonna send the troop homes...then its a wrap Mmmhmmm...right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laveaux Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Mmmhmmm...right... never been a big Obama fan, as far as im concerned he is the lesser of two evils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Mmmhmmm...right... except for u henri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 except for u henri *goes back to listening to Gaga's "Telephone"* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 That's just presidential race bantering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breathless Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If he doesn't get reelected I'm leaving the country....well not really. I'll just be one angry black man amongst millions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Who can beat him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 they gone always come foe niggas, that's how the shit is. I'm in a program at my school where I talk too much and I am too smart and the White kids not used to a nigga being bright, the faculty either over love me, or they dismiss me as arrogant. All because this one Black man actually has brains go fucking figure there's a ****** on campus beating White kids? How the fuck that happen? I wonder sometimes, when I would see Black folks wearing Obama Tee shirts, did you read any of his fucking books? I own em, both, yea he had more than one. I read when he talked about going out to a restaurant in Chicago and having a White dude throw his keys at him as he was leaving the restaurant as in Black nigga you must be a valet fetch muh shit when I come out and I might toss you a dolla. I know alllll too well. HOWEVER OBAMA CAUGHT OSAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .....and the Republicans still don't have a front runner worth a damn, they have less than a year before nominations. Oh and BTW the incumbent tends to have the advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalQuin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yea the only person that can seat Obama is the 2008 Obama.... THe republicans don't have a strong enough candidate yet. Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin would most likely be the front runners and if Sarah wins the nomination..... and if Mitt wins the nomination...... Plus Obama's team is going to pull out all the stops to ensure he secures that 2nd term. It's going to be an interesting election Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus97 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 they gone always come foe niggas, that's how the shit is. I'm in a program at my school where I talk too much and I am too smart and the White kids not used to a nigga being bright, the faculty either over love me, or they dismiss me as arrogant. All because this one Black man actually has brains go fucking figure there's a ****** on campus beating White kids? How the fuck that happen? I wonder sometimes, when I would see Black folks wearing Obama Tee shirts, did you read any of his fucking books? I own em, both, yea he had more than one. I read when he talked about going out to a restaurant in Chicago and having a White dude throw his keys at him as he was leaving the restaurant as in Black nigga you must be a valet fetch muh shit when I come out and I might toss you a dolla. I know alllll too well. HOWEVER OBAMA CAUGHT OSAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .....and the Republicans still don't have a front runner worth a damn, they have less than a year before nominations. Oh and BTW the incumbent tends to have the advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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