Bush or Obama
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:32 pm
each numbered topic is followed by two quotes, one by Bush and one by Obama - How well can you distinguish who said what? (answer key at the end)
1) America, You Know Me
“Whether you agree with me or not, you know where I stand, what I believe, and where I'm going to lead. I have been letting the people know what I intend to do for the next four years. I'm running to make sure this economy stays strong.”
“After four years as president, you know me by now. You may not agree with every decision I’ve made. You may be frustrated at the pace of change. But you know what I believe. You know where I stand. You know I’m willing to make tough decisions, even when they’re not politically convenient. And you know I’ll fight for you and your families every single day, as hard as I know how.”
2) Time to Choose
“And it’s more than just a choice between two candidates or two parties. You’ll be making a choice between two fundamentally different visions of America.”
“It is clear there are big differences between me and my opponent. He's from Massachusetts.”
3) It’s About Trust
“[My opponent] has been using all his talents as a salesman to dress up these very same policies that failed our country so badly . . . and he is offering them up as change. He’s saying he’s the candidate of change.”
“[My opponent] entered the flip-flop hall of fame. . . . The truth of the matter is, this election comes down to who do you trust? Who do you trust?”
4) It’s About the Future
“During much of this campaign, my opponent has been talking about the day that is gone. I'm talking about the day that's coming.”
“We’ve come too far to turn back now. . . . Now is the time to keep pushing forward -- to educate all our kids, and train all our workers; to create new jobs, and rebuild our infrastructure; to discover new sources of energy; to broaden opportunity; to grow our middle class; to restore our democracy; and to make sure that no matter who you
5) America Will Stay Strong
“So long as I’m commander-in-chief, we will pursue our enemies with the strongest military the world has ever known.”
“The most important job of the American president is to protect the American people. If America shows uncertainty or weakness during these troubling times, this world of ours will drift toward tragedy. This is not going to happen on my watch.”
6) Health and Retirement
“I'm running to make sure health care is available and affordable, and to reduce the cost of medicine and to keep good doctors in practice. . . . Social Security is fine for those who are now on Social Security, and we'll always keep the promise to our seniors.”
“We believe that quality, affordable health care and a dignified retirement aren’t just achievable goals, they’re a measure of our values as a nation.”
7) Education and Prosperity
“Change is a country where Americans of every age have the skills and education that good jobs now require.”
“I see a day where prosperity reaches every corner of our country, a day where every child is able to read and write.”
8) A Second-Term Plan
“I know exactly where I want to take this nation for the next four years. . . . I'm talking about a better day for every American. . . . Tomorrow the people of America have a chance to bring that better day to all of us by voting for strong, confident, optimistic leadership.”
“That’s why I’m running for a second term as president -- because we’ve got more work to do. . . . That’s the future in our sights. That’s why I’m asking for your vote.”
Answer Key:
1) Bush, Obama; 2) Obama, Bush; 3) Obama, Bush; 4) Bush, Obama; 5) Obama, Bush; 6) Bush, Obama; 7) Obama, Bush; 8) Bush, Obama.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articl ... 16030.html
1) America, You Know Me
“Whether you agree with me or not, you know where I stand, what I believe, and where I'm going to lead. I have been letting the people know what I intend to do for the next four years. I'm running to make sure this economy stays strong.”
“After four years as president, you know me by now. You may not agree with every decision I’ve made. You may be frustrated at the pace of change. But you know what I believe. You know where I stand. You know I’m willing to make tough decisions, even when they’re not politically convenient. And you know I’ll fight for you and your families every single day, as hard as I know how.”
2) Time to Choose
“And it’s more than just a choice between two candidates or two parties. You’ll be making a choice between two fundamentally different visions of America.”
“It is clear there are big differences between me and my opponent. He's from Massachusetts.”
3) It’s About Trust
“[My opponent] has been using all his talents as a salesman to dress up these very same policies that failed our country so badly . . . and he is offering them up as change. He’s saying he’s the candidate of change.”
“[My opponent] entered the flip-flop hall of fame. . . . The truth of the matter is, this election comes down to who do you trust? Who do you trust?”
4) It’s About the Future
“During much of this campaign, my opponent has been talking about the day that is gone. I'm talking about the day that's coming.”
“We’ve come too far to turn back now. . . . Now is the time to keep pushing forward -- to educate all our kids, and train all our workers; to create new jobs, and rebuild our infrastructure; to discover new sources of energy; to broaden opportunity; to grow our middle class; to restore our democracy; and to make sure that no matter who you
5) America Will Stay Strong
“So long as I’m commander-in-chief, we will pursue our enemies with the strongest military the world has ever known.”
“The most important job of the American president is to protect the American people. If America shows uncertainty or weakness during these troubling times, this world of ours will drift toward tragedy. This is not going to happen on my watch.”
6) Health and Retirement
“I'm running to make sure health care is available and affordable, and to reduce the cost of medicine and to keep good doctors in practice. . . . Social Security is fine for those who are now on Social Security, and we'll always keep the promise to our seniors.”
“We believe that quality, affordable health care and a dignified retirement aren’t just achievable goals, they’re a measure of our values as a nation.”
7) Education and Prosperity
“Change is a country where Americans of every age have the skills and education that good jobs now require.”
“I see a day where prosperity reaches every corner of our country, a day where every child is able to read and write.”
8) A Second-Term Plan
“I know exactly where I want to take this nation for the next four years. . . . I'm talking about a better day for every American. . . . Tomorrow the people of America have a chance to bring that better day to all of us by voting for strong, confident, optimistic leadership.”
“That’s why I’m running for a second term as president -- because we’ve got more work to do. . . . That’s the future in our sights. That’s why I’m asking for your vote.”
Answer Key:
1) Bush, Obama; 2) Obama, Bush; 3) Obama, Bush; 4) Bush, Obama; 5) Obama, Bush; 6) Bush, Obama; 7) Obama, Bush; 8) Bush, Obama.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articl ... 16030.html