Meeting 2
October 13, 2009

Nobel
Peace Prize
awarded to
President
Barack Obama

“ To be honest, I do not feel
that I deserve to be in the
company of so many of the
transformative figures
I will accept this award as a
call to action, a call to all
nations to confront the
common challenges of the
21st Century.
-President Barack Obama
”

“
It's a stunning, if not truly
surprising, indication of just
how meaningless a once
honorable and respected
award has become. What
has President Obama
actually accomplished?
”
-RNC Chairman Michael Steele

“ Will you run for
President again?
Yes or No?
-Ann Curry ”

“
“No. No. I mean, this
is a great job. It is a
24-7 job. And I’m
looking forward to
retirement at some
point.
”
-Sec. of State Hillary Clinton

2009 Races
New Jersey
Virginia

New Jersey Governor’s Race 2009
Christie (R) vs. Corzine (D)
60
50
40
30

Virginia Governor’s Race 2009
McDonnell (R) vs. Deeds (D)
60
50
40
30

NYC Mayor’s Race Spending
In millions of dollars
$70.0 $64,756,120
$52.5
$35.0
$17.5
$3,829,466
$0
Bloomberg Thompson