Chris Cillizza (Washington Post): Everyone knows that President Obama has a problem with his political base heading into 2012. Except that he doesn’t.
One of the most persistent story lines for the president has been that the liberal left has grown increasingly dissatisfied with his actions (or inaction) on some of its priorities …. but an examination of the polling data among key subgroups that constitute Obama’s base makes clear that he has as much support from them as any modern president seeking a second term.
…. “Is the president’s base upset? You bet, but they aren’t upset at Obama,” said Cornell Belcher, who conducts polling for the Democratic National Committee. “They are in fact sympathetic to what Obama is trying to do and what he is going through.”
And Hart wrote in his year-out memo: “His base will be invaluable, and this has been underestimated. It should not be.”
Full article here
Thank you LOL
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You know, I have no clue what to say – except thank you, so so much:
That’s $6,005 from you very lovely people in to the campaign for the re-election of President Obama.
Again, thank you – yet another target reached.
The legend that is BWD, meanwhile, is closing in on her stupendous $10,000 target at OFA – if you can help, click here
The Obama Diary 
Hello, My Name is GGail, and I am a part of Pres. Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE! 🙂
Have a pleasant evening all.
Hello GGail, I’m hopefruit2 and I’m a part of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE!!!
Howdy. I’m Tien Le and I’m a member of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE! We will prevail.
Hello, my name is africa, and I an unabashed and avowed member of Pres. Obama Rock Solid Base!!
Oh crikey, I love you people! 😆
My name is WilliamJ and I am a part of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE!
HAIL TO THE CHIEF. HAIL, HE IS THE CHIEF !!!
Avast mateys, my name is yardarm756 and i’m part of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE! 🙂
Rest well ship mates.
Hello TOD Community, My name is Gwendolyn, and I am part of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE!!!
#PressOn
I’m part of his rock solid base too…have been for years now…and just got banned from posting at OFA and no clue why. My feelings are a little hurt. Guess I will just come here.
Hello everyone. I am part of President Obama’s base. I have never wavered ’cause there has NEVER been a reason. 😀
Hello, my name is Chi…
I am a proud, unyielding and unabashed part of our all around amazing President Barack Obama’s rock solid and intact base…
And we will prevail…
Ah Chi, LOVE ya!
Dear Chip,
You have absolutely no idea what you have done for so many of us…
We the solid base thank you so much for your selfless dedication and incredible effort in rallying us and keeping us sane and focused…
You are simply amazing and someday we hope we can all get to really celebrate you…
You are so deserving of our deepest gratitude…
Love-
-Chi.
I am PrettyFoot….
i am a part of the President’s unwavering rock solid base…
and i would like to echo Chi’s words….x 1000….
Preeeeeeee ON!
Hi Chi, I totally cosign your lovely comment about our indomitable Chipsticks. I also want to join every one in proclaiming my rock solid support of President Obama, the greatest President in my lifetime.
BASE IN THE HOUSE!! 😉
Cozimfree, I’m a part of Obama’s base. Love me some him! Chips, love me some you!
Hi All, my name is Sankofa and I am a part of President Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE. Let’s do this in 2012……”crowd yelling”..yeah!
Hello, I’m Lucy Montrose, and I am part of the ROCK SOLID BASE too!
Just think, if he ever got some, just some positive press coverage? He would be a constant 50%, instead of a constant 44%.
Anyways…
You are so right Jovie!
Not to worry. It will come.
Proud 44%-er here!
WE ARE THE BASE!
Ha, I love this – c’mon everyone, are you the base?
I am COS and I am definitely PBO’s base 10 times over.
COS – I’m right beside you in the line that says, “Stand here if you’re part of PBO’s rock solid base”!!!!
This part:
senior (who thinks like a 15-year-old in her own mind) – check
white – check
female – check
lifelong Democrat and union supporter – check
Hell Yes I am! I am utaustinliberal and I am part of President Obama’s Rock Solid Base.
right behind yez UT 🙂 PBORSB
And we also got our First Lady’s back!
http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2011/11/weve-got-your-back-michelle.html
“Is the president’s base upset? You bet, but they aren’t upset at Obama,” said Cornell Belcher, who conducts polling for the Democratic National Committee. “They are in fact sympathetic to what Obama is trying to do and what he is going through.”
This is what the beltway pundits are missing the most.
While canvassing in Ohio people are ticked, and it’s true it’s not at POTUS but at Republicans and Democrats who bash this president.
Ahh, that is our secret weapon. I remember people on CNN in 08 saying, are we missing something about Obama?
Yup! All this over the top and hiding positive story lines puts him against the dc establishment.
Right where he wants to be!
But but but Tweety said…
Hope fruit, speaking of Tweety, I wrote at the end of the last thread that Tweety was a guest on The Good Wife” show last week. I recorded it and just had a chance to watch it. Maybe Hollywood had gone to his head. 🙂
I’m guessing he wants the President to give him a medal of honor for that appearance.
LOL.
My name is MTmarilyn, I am his base. And I am ready to fight for this POTUS, FLOTUS, VPOTUS and Dr Biden!!!!!!!
THIS is who First Lady Michelle Obama is:
BE NOT AFRAID.
Amen.
Thank you for posting again! She is fierce fighter for justice, opportunity and fait shake for all and we have her back and the president’s back. Media always underestimates the power of the people organizing and fighting for change!
Is it time yet for Maxine “Troubled” Waters to come out from her clueless protection program to unleash on PBO once more? Or shall we bring Corny West out from the Seminary he has retreated to to do a poverty tour so the corporate media can regale us with tales of PBO’s dwindling base and doom.
So many looney nuts so little time. PBO energizer bunny going steadily strong and strong.
Meanwhile Romney vowing to privatize medicare and raise age limit. There’s a joke in there somewhere. if you privatize Medicare, what has age limit got to do with it? Aren’t the rest of us already in private healthcare without age limits? I need help grasping Willard’s lunacy.
I spoke to my brother today. He is a conservative Republican, so we have been polar opposites in the political realm for most of my adult life. But something happened to him in 2008. As we neared the election, he took me aside and told me he would vote for Senator Obama. He also really liked the selection of Joe Biden as VP. I was floored. We don’t talk about politics much but today I asked him what he thought of the Republican candidates. He just shook his head and said they are terrible and everyone knows it. I think he’ll be voting for President Obama once again. I think anyone who is paying attention knows that the GOP has nothing to offer. They may still vote for the freaks but everyone but the 27% knows they aren’t worthy candidates.
The issue is to make him see that the divided government/congress doesn’t work either. He needs to vote Dem for House and Senate.
Absolutely ! We must give the President a Democratic House and maintain the Senate. It would be beautiful if we could have 60 Democratic Senators. If not, I sure wish Reid et al could do something about cloture.
Meta, a lot of Repubs are in denial. I asked in an earlier thread, what is the definite date which we will know who the rep nominee will be?
There’s no way to know when the Republican Nominee will be selected. So many factors: who wins the first four primaries/caucuses? Who Wins Florida? Who wins the most on Super Tuesday? Clearly they don’t want a protracted race because it makes them look weak, even though having a long primary battle helps the eventual winner (see: 2008 Democratic Primary). Another factor is who drops out? Romney dropped out early in 2008 “for the good of the party” when it became clear that McCain was going to get the nomination. He won’t be as willing to do that this time.
Thx Tien. These bozos all seem to stubborn to drop out. I hope they drag this out as long as possible.
The base doesn’t lose faith at the drop of a hat.
The base doesn’t give up because it’s hard.
The base doesn’t whine because everything isn’t perfect.
The base isn’t about optics or cosmetics. It’s about real change, institutional change, and that takes hard work and commitment and time.
I am the base.
Spot on!!!!
Right on meta!
The base sees the President following a ‘north star’.
The base hardens its resolve no matter the political weather.
The base keeps itself informed and working together.
The base has determination, tenacity, and love. And, frankly, we have come too far
Not to PRESS ON!
We are fearless! We are committed! We plan to win the future!
WE ARE THE BASE!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
BASE IN THE HOUSE!!! 😀
Agreed. I just had this conversation with a former co-worker who spouted all the usual PL talking points and then had the nerve to say he was PBO’s base and I told him that based on everything he had just said that there was no way he was a part of PBO’s base. I told him, “I am the base. You are someone who backed another candidate, reluctantly settled for PBO and then proceeded to rip him apart from day one. You are not the base. I am the base”. He was so exasperated with me but he finally admitted he was for Kucinich. And I said see, “I told you; you are not the base. I am the base.”
Meta, I am also part of the base and I enthusiastically support everything you said.
Congratulations on reaching your fund-raising goal, Chips. That totally rocks. You’re getting up there in bundler territory. Smile.
My fantasy, Tien, is that GOPolitico will want to interview me one day, as a bundler.
Me: “I support the President now even more than I did four years ago, I am so proud of what he has achieved in the face of relentless and ugly opposition.”
GOPolitico’s reporting of the interview: “Utterly disillusioned Obamabot says: Vote Mitt Romney!”
😉
Oh that’s funny…I was thinking the other day how Mr. Margin of error (Huntsman) told the president “No one is paying attention, No one is listening.” And I’m all like
In Gopher Speak…that’s “WTF are you talking about?”
I’m going to sue you LOL, my screen is covered in sugary coffee 😆
Makes we weep ………. every time.
What I absolutely love about this site are people, led of course by Chipsticks, with such delicious sense of humor! Now, every time I sign on to this site I make every effort to avoid eating or drinking anything because when I do I always end up damaging everything.
But nathkatun7, before I got involved with this place I was a good person with no impure thoughts – now I’m a lost cause. And it’s entirely the fault of the naughty mat people.
LOL! And I’m waiting to see you on CNN with Piers…to answer his favorite question!
Ah, Hopefruit, I can give you an exclusive preview of my interview with Piers.
Piers: “You must be very disappointed in Obama.”
Me: “You mean President Obama?”
P: “If you insist.”
Me: “I do – you worthless piece of dog poo.”
P: “So, you think Obama is a complete failure?”
Me: “Um, did I say that?”
P: “I could tell you were thinking it by your facial expression.”
Me: “Ah no Piers, that was me thinking you are a complete failure, a total fraud and an absolute dick.”
P: “Ah, so you’ll be voting Romney then?”
Me: “No. President Obama is beyond awesome – four more years!”
P: “That’s a yes for Romney, then?”
Me: “Piers?”
P: “Yes?”
Me: **** loud punching-type noise ****
And with that, security escorted me from the building. 😳
Best laugh tonight!
Thanks for the laugh Chips! Too funny!!
HAHAHAHA! That was priceless Chips! 🙂
See what I mean! Chipsticks, I laughed so hard after reading this and I am absolutely sure that if I had been drinking coffee or wine this would have been it for my old computer.
Oh, Chips, you floor me. That is tooooo funny!!
But africatimes2, that’s exactly how GOPolitico would report their, um, world exclusive interview with me 😆
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL I freakin’ love your interpretations of Politico. Laughing out loud.
Guess what? The media buried John Kerrys interview with David Gregory.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, wrote about it.
Not even the Liberal hometown newspaper, the Boston globe.
Interesting!
I saw a snippet of it on – my local ABC this evening. But if Kerry had said something negative about PBO..that interview would be played over and over and he would be booked on every morning show tomorrow!
Spot onm Hope. It never fails. They seek out anyone that has anything negative to say about PBO. They are so predictable, it’s not funny.
Maybe there will be something about it tomorrow.
All the talk about the base not being there just make the still existent base work harder (thinking they have to pick up slack – slack that really isn’t there). Every slight just makes folks donate and work harder. The Michelle Obama being booed today, let’s not forget she has approvals over 70% and when people see folks they like disrespected it just makes them angry and protective and motivated.
Here’s an example of what you just said:
http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2011/11/weve-got-your-back-michelle.html
You are so right. Every time I get angry at one of the dolts, I open my wallet for the president and then get work. They energize the bass with every word they speak.
Hello, my name is HOPE44 and I am a Rock Solid part of President Obama’s Rock Solid base.
Have a great night TODers. We will prevail.
Hi, my name is Asher and I am an unwavering President Obama’s Rock Solid Base.
I am zulu and has been the base since 2004
I, vitaminlover, do hereby declare that I am a proud member of President re-elect Barack Obama’s SOLID BASE!
nite TOD Sleep well – congrats Chips!!! May BWD get to her goal.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
My name is Frenchie08 and I am a proud memeber of the base. Next year my name will be Frenchie12!
“Is the president’s base upset? You bet, but they aren’t upset at Obama,” said Cornell Belcher, who conducts polling for the Democratic National Committee. “They are in fact sympathetic to what Obama is trying to do and what he is going through.”
Absolutely, and I am a proud member of that base, even more so than in ’08. Last time, I missed going to Washington. This time, if God is willing, I’m going to be there, even if I have to go into debt and rent a vehicle to transport me and my motorized chair. This country needs PBO – these last 3 years have shown that. This is not just about pride in the man, but deep concern for America. He is absolutely one of the best presidents of my lifetime, if not the best. I pray for him and his administration every day. I believe God hears, as he continues to sustain him and give him success.
I’m all in.
I see a new bumper sticker in OFA’s future: I Am The Solid Base. I’d totally buy one.
Solid Base! Exactly~ Not the wishy washy kine that dissolves at the first sign of WORK!
Hello Chipsticks,
My name is Geanine and I come to this website many times every day. I know lots of people who come to this site to see and read the truth about our great president. I have wanted to comment before, but just never have. I want to say that I am part of President Obama’s rock solid base. We are many. He will prevail in 2012!
Welcome Welcome fellow Rock Solid Base!
Welcome, Geanine – comment more often!
We are the Base. We are 99% of the 99%.
#YesWeCanDOMoreTogether
part of the base and can’t wait for 2012!
Whoo hoo! With a base as solid as Barack, we cannot lose!!!
http://nymag.com/news/politics/liberals-jonathan-chait-2011-11/index5.html Great long article on the long history of liberal dissatisfaction with democratic presidents, contrasting with GOP cohesion. Discusses how PBO has accomplished more than any president since LBJ (&PBO’s foreign policy better). He ignores all the people who really are his base but overall o good read on emoprogs.
New(ish) post here:
http://theobamadiary.com/2011/11/21/shes-something-else-oh-and-he-is-too/
See ya tomorrow 😉
Hello, my name is HZ and I am a Rock of the Rock Solid President Barack Obama’s Base, First Lady, Michelle R. Obama’s base, Malia Obama’s base, Sasha Obama’s base, First Grandmother, Mrs.. Robinson’s base, and the very , very cute and just plain handsome Bo Obama’s base. Now how is that for a Solid Rock Obama Base?
PRESSING ON FOR SURE WITH President Barack H. Obama , and Joe Biden for 2012. Thank you very much,
The Rock Solid Obama Base. You guys just plain Rock!!!!! HZ
I never expected an easy ride for this President. No doubt, he is a different kind of leader. His problem is not that he is controversial, but that he is so insistent upon values that define what is best about our traditions and our history. How often have we heard him exclaim “that’s who we are” as Americans when speaking of the mutualism of citizenship. He will cite “E pluribus unum” to celebrate equal rights and equal opportunity as well as responsibility for one another. He will insist that we are indeed “our brother’s and our sister’s keeper”. That’s not just a phrase for him, that’s a core belief. With that in mind, of course he will be the President of all the people all the time. He will treat all citizens wth the same unfailing civility and regard, including those who do not respond in kind. He will take pains to understand the points of view he does not share, not because he is lacking conviction, but because he will always attempt to find some common ground as a base for discussion and negotiation. The outcome of such negotiations must always meet the test of “who we are”. Or, in the case of the arrogant dismissal of such things as the Geneva convention, he will say “that’s NOT who we are” and insist upon making our actions match our values. There are those who dismiss this as “elitism” or as somehow ill-conceived and unrealistic, but it is this same clear evidence of character that people value most about this greatest of all Presidents. And that will prevail over all self-centered political grandstanding and furor, over envy, racism and contempt because all of those manifestations fail the test of “who we are”.
Fabulous comment. Please re-post it some time this week because at this hour many people might miss it.
Thank you for putting into words what so many of us feel about this exceptional president.
hgerhard, send it to chips. It needs to be at the front page.
This is a brilliant analysis. Thank you!
Beautiful, hgerhard. You described what is at the core of our president, which is solid, enduring and very, very spiritual/religious. Contrast this to the coreless Romney and the candidates who speak about religion, but never behave in a spiritual way and you have a stark choice for voters. My nightly prayer is that people open their eyes and really see how beautiful our president’s soul is and how much he has accomplished for them.
Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee……iwould like to post this on my FB page…
hgerhard, I only saw your comment now, it’s absolutely beautiful. I added it to today’s (Monday) Rise and Shine post, everyone needs to read it. Thank you so much.
Fantastic! I share your sentiment. I truly got a sense of the man who is Barack after reading his first book.
It wasn’t about his writing skills as much as his ability to self-examine and see things from the other person
point of view. I believe that he’s a special man and once in a lifetime leader. And I am an unwavering,
dedicated, and enthusiastic part of his rock solid base. It’s funny how it felt good to type that. :))
I’m part of President Obama’s rock-solid base as are my husband and our two young adult offspring. We volunteer with other fired-up OFA members, donate, register voters, write letters to the editor, and come here for positive reinforcement. My local office in Portland, OR is jumping with activity. We had 70 people show up for our last Ladies in Blue house party where we usually get a dozen. Soon we will be launching neighborhood teams that will be well prepared to get out the vote next year. Thank goodness for universal vote-by-mail in Oregon and Washington!
Thanks for your hard work with OFA.
very proud member of President Obamas’s rock solid base – nothing will make me change my mind about PBO because of the life he has lived when the cameras were NOT watching
My name is lmrj and I am a proud, unwavering, Facebook-posting, tweeting, e-mailing, POTUS-fact dispensing, and donating part of President Barack Hussein Obama’s rock solid base!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!
#Presson
May I say that I have never donated hard-earned dollars to an individual until PBO. New for me to bank on a person and not just an organization. I believe PBO is truly living the meaning of his first name “blessing”.
Me too. I’m part of the rock solid base!
My name is Sue and I am an unwaivering member of President Barack Obama’s ROCK SOLID base. He inspires me and amazes me, and is the source of great pride, political engagement and gratitude in my life.
YES.WE.CAN. and YES.WE.WILL. Obama/Biden 2012
Oh my dear Sue…
So, so glad to see you…
How are you…
Please take care of yourself and if you are able, please post every so often so we know you’re healing well…
Take care dear…
Hi Chi…..thank you for your kind thoughts, I am doing really well physically, my stamina is back and my headaches are now the exception rather than the rule. My computer was on the fritz… I had to have the hard drive replaced….fortunately they got the work done in 10 days not three weeks as they had originally suggested. Being seriously addicted I worried about withdrawal, I was worried I might ‘chew my fingers off’ in frustration. I tried to keep my mind off what I knew I was missing….art projects and reading helped me to maintain a sense of calm. In the previous post Walking on Sunshine suggested we send FLOTUS a hand written card of support……I just made a handful of very pretty handmade cards, among other things………I’ll put one in the mail tomorrow…….synchronocity!
You are such a thoughtful and lovely spirit…thanks for being you.
Hi Sue, it is good seeing you. Although I am not here very much during the week due to work and training, I missed seeing you for a bit. Hope you get to feeling better. Take good care of yourself!!
Sister Sue, you ARE here! Sweet! {{{Sue in M}}} You had me worried for a little bit there, wondering if it was your computer or your health. It is awfully good to see you!
I am a member of his base and my support is rock solid! 4 more for 44!!
I am FiredUpInCA. The Rockies may crumble. Gilbraltar may tumble. They’re only made of clay. But this Obmacrat is here to stay. I am the Rock Solid Base.
TOD’ers we should be taking a page from Van Jones’ handbook and making Tweety’s advertiser’s aware of our displeasure at his trashing our First Family. No analysis comes from this Matthew’s show — just arrogant, thinly veiled whiny, jealousy and disrespect. I stopped watch it ages ago, because of Pat Buchanan, who’s just a racist as Beck AND Limbaugh. MSNBC should be ashamed!
I’m down with that. I also quit watching long ago, and seriously doubt I’m missing anything of pertinence or value.
No you are not missing anything of value in Tweety world, but you did miss the trip to Hawaii, Australia, etc, so when you can you might want to check THAT out. 😛 😆
Hi Mae here
The Rock Solid Base they are talking about, that’s me 100%.
I’m Uche…an unapologetic supporter and member of PBO’s ROCK SOLID BASE!!
MB32 here and I’m a member of PBO’s Rock Solid Base!
L3 here! I am part of PBO’s rock solid base. Member since 2003. I first learned about PBO on Hardball when he was running for the U.S. Senate. Isn’t that ironic? Chris was profiling the new generation of black leaders: Artur Davis, Michael Steele, Kwame Kilpatrick, Corey Booker and Barack Obama. I followed his senate race by watching WGN and I’ve been with him ever since.
I am debbyeOh and I am part of President Barack H Obama’s rock solid base! #Press On. And by the way, I’ve got the First Lady’s back!
Good morning, TOD family. Here’s another member of the ROCK SOLID BASE!!!
My name is Mary Gray. Proud to be a rock solid member of the Rock Solid Base. Predict he will win by rock solid large margin!
Another member (both of us in our house) of president Obama’s ROCK SOLID BASE!!! We supposedly are part of the population that has left him…..white, retired, Oklahomans, evangelical…….who do they poll!!!
He is the best president of my lifetie and I will be 72 this Wednesday!
Thank you President Obama for all you’ve done and want to do for ous.
Thank you Mrs. Obama for being the most generous, caring, progressive First Lady in my life time!!
My name is sjterrid and I’m another member of President Obama’s base.