JIMMY CARTER: THE SEQUEL
From Stephen Moore of Political Diary today. It speaks for itself:
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is out with a new survey of 1,330 small and medium sized business CEOs. The answers are shocking about the level of mistrust the nation's employers have in politicians these days. When asked what "do you want from Washington?" 13% said they would like "a helping hand" from government, while 80% said "get out of the way."
The level of pessimism by employers is frighteningly high, with 89% saying the economy is "on the wrong track" versus just 5% saying "right track." Only one in six employers say they intend to hire new workers next year.
So why are so many businesses on a hiring time out? The second most common answer to that question was "uncertainty about what Washington will do next." Another job deterrent is ObamaCare. One out of three CEOs listed as one of the top two obstacles to adding new workers, "the requirements of the health care bill." That was roughly the same number of business owners who blamed the standard Keynesian excuse for the recession, "lack of sales" (34%).
In a separate survey question, 41% of business operators identified implementation of ObamaCare as "a top concern." That finding squarely contradicts what Mr. Obama and the Democrats promised 18 months ago, that ObamaCare would ease the health care burden on businesses, lower their costs and help create jobs. So if Mr. Obama wants jobs "right now," one of the surest steps to gaining them would be to suspend the health-care law.
A Chamber spokesman associated with the survey tells me: "this is about as pessimistic and we've seen since the Carter speech on malaise." That's terrible news for Mr. Obama, who is looking more like the failed Jimmy Carter.
STOP GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF THE INTERNET!
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to control the Internet through “Net Neutrality” regulations passed late last year. In order to allow future innovation and expansion of broadband Internet, this government takeover by regulatory fiat must be reversed. Americans for Tax Reform urges you to contact your legislators today and urge them to reverse the FCC’s decision. Click here
THE HAMMER IS BACK! HAMMARGREN, THAT IS
Former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren and his MUCH better half, Sandy, will once again open their home(s) to the public for a Nevada Day celebration this year. The “Hammargren Home of Nevada History” will be open to the public on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from noon to 5:00 pm. A $10 per person donation is requested with the proceeds going to the Living Grace Home, a facility for homeless pregnant teenagers. The address is 4318 Ridgecrest Drive in Las Vegas, near Flamingo and Sandhill. For further information, visit:http://www.nevadaday.org
MUTH’S TWUTHS ON TWITTER
I’ll be at the CNN debate tonight, as well as all three days of the Western Republican Leadership Confernece. Won’t be much time to write Muth’s Truths, but should be plenty of time to tweet. So “follow” me here: http://twitter.com/ChuckMuth
CONSERVATIVE HAPPY HOURS
First Friday Happy Hour is held at Mundo restaurant in the World Market Center in downtown Las Vegas from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. For additional information, visitwww.FirstFridayNevada.com
Fourth Friday Happy Hour is held at Gastropub at the Meadowood Mall in Reno from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.
The first Fourth Friday will be held on Friday, October 28.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18: CNN Republican Presidential Debate at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
October 18: Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will attend the grand opening celebration of his Las Vegas area office, located at 19 South Stephanie Street, Suite 110 in Henderson. Doors open to the public a 7:30 p.m.
October 19-21: Western Republican Leadership Conference at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Save $50 off ticket price by entering the discount code “Citizen Outreach” when registering online. To register or get additional info about the 2011 WRLC, please visithttp://www.westernrepublican.com
October 19: Texas Gov. Rick Perry fundraiser at T-Bones Chophouse at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas at 11:30 am. Lunch: $1,000 per person. Lunch w/photo-op: $2,500 per person. RSVP to Lindsey Slanker at (702) 242-1414 or lslanker@octoberinc.org
October 19: A “Nevada Youth for Ron Paul” kickoff event will be held at UNLV in the Thomas & Mack Center Board Room from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Click here for additional details or to register.
October 20: Americans for Prosperity is hosting a roundtable discussion on “Hispanics in Small Business and the Conservative Message” at the Western Republican Leadership Conference from 11:00 am until noon in the Venetian Phantom of the Opera Theater. Click here to RSVP.
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