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For those who missed it, watch President Obama's speech in Owasatomie, Kansas regarding his approach to rebuilding the economy.

Welcome to the Shore Democrats-an organization where we learn together about issues that affect our community, support Democratic candidates and share our time and talent with others through community service.

Our monthly luncheons feature both political and community activist speakers who keep us informed about our government at the county and state levels and about environmental and other issues that impact the quality of life here in Eastern Sussex County.

Happy Days Are (almost) Here Again!

As we take stock of where our country is on the number one issue—the economy—there is much to be optimistic about:

New claims for unemployment benefits dropped in December to the lowest level in more than three and a half years, suggesting that the labor-market recovery is gaining speed.
Consumer confidence is now at the highest level since last April.
Unemployment is down from 9.1 percent to 8.6 percent, trending in the right direction.
U.S. home building climbed to the highest level in 19 months during November, with most of the increase in housing starts coming from multifamily construction.

Politically, a recent Gallup poll shows President Obama enjoying his highest approval rating since July.

And let’s not forget that under the leadership of President Obama, Osama bin Laden is no more. Our president has also kept his promise to end our involvement in the longest, and probably the most misguided, war in American history!

By holding tough and championing the middle class, Democrats were rewarded by driving Republicans to accede to the extension of both unemployment benefits and the payroll tax holiday. It is now clearer than ever that Democrats are fighting for the middle class, while Republicans are protecting those earning in excess of a million dollars a year. This contrast in priorities between the two parties should work to the benefit of Democratic candidates—from the White House to Congress to state and local races—in the 2012 elections.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year with renewed energy to elect the people our country needs to continue to move forward: DEMOCRATS!

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