As election results rolled in, the hosts on CNBC's election coverage speculated what a win by Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama might mean.
CNBC "Kudlow & Company" host Larry Kudlow warned Obama shouldn't misinterpret the election results to unleash an attack on vital parts of the economy.
"My point is Obama can not go far to the left if he is winning states like Ohio and New Mexico and let's say Virginia and the others," Kudlow said. "In other words, these red states that are hotly contested are sending a message to Sen. Obama he must in fact govern as the moderate."
However, Keith Boykin, editor of The Daily Voice online news site and a BET TV host disagreed with Kudlow. According to Boykin, the election results are evidence that Americans don't want a conservative or moderate, but Kudlow warned that type of thinking would get Obama in trouble.
"I think if they take your view Keith - with all due respect my friend - that's where Obama's going to get into trouble," Kudlow added. "If he thinks this gives him license to go on attacking business and attacking investors and over-regulating the economy, and going after small businesses - I think he's going to misinterpret his mandate. This is a moderate mandate and I think he has to govern as a moderate."
Kudlow explained to viewers that some of Obama's strength on Election Day came in traditionally red states by very close margins - meaning Obama voters wanted change, but not radical liberal policies.
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I call BS!
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:59 ET by ArcherBOh, BS! When Ohio, NM, VA and so on gave Obama the victory, they were saying, "we don't care what you do, Obama, we trust that you will take care of us. Go ahead and take our jobs. We know you will put gas in our cars and pay our mortgages."
If these states were to send any other message to Obama, it would have been to vote McCain!
"To send men to the firing squad, judicial proof is unnecessary."
--Ernesto "Che" Guevara
I agree -- Cow Dung!
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:19 ET by Oscar GoldmanHarry Reid and Nancy Pelosi have already called this election a mandate! Some of the most liberal members of Congress hold key leadership roles and committee chairs. All that prevents their agenda is a few Republicans and the power of filibuster. Obama's beliefs are deep and unwavering. His latest slips showed us a sneak behind the mask. What we read in excerpts from his books cause deep concern for our well-being. God help us! God bless America!
I have to agree. This
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:13 ET by GeneZI have to agree. This election clearly shows that the American people have decided they want someone else to make decisions for and take care of them. They want protected from those evil capitalists who make all their money at the expense of the little guy. (never mind the millions of jobs they create). It may not happen immediately, but I don't think he will have any problems making some dramatic changes in our country. and when the economy goes into a full fledged depression everyone will say it was due to all the bad things Bush had done and we'll re-elect Obama anyway. It is a dark day for the republic.
It is a black day for the
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:20 ET by NL207It is a black day for the Republic. Obama is a thug. He has shown this over and over again to any who would see this.
I could not agree more. We
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:25 ET by Clear thinkerI could not agree more. We have now lost our identity as a nation, and I for one am ashamed at my fellow Americans for voting for a Commie!
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Rev. Wright to hold Bible (or Koran?)
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:17 ET by Sergeant ROCK.. January 20th for Barrack Hussein Obama.
PALIN/McCain 2008
Kudlow is engaged in wishful
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:33 ET by NL207Kudlow is engaged in wishful thinking. He knows in his heart we are now screwed, economically. He just can't bring himself to admit it and he thinks this press who wafted Obama into office can now influence Obama. Wishful thinking indeed.
Kudlow has a point
Tue, 11/04/2008 - 23:44 ET by RESTLESS 1I posted this article in the Forum. It basically describes the reality that the US is a center-right country. Even Bill Clinton had to govern from the center, and did not become popular until he did, with the help of a republican congress.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
"It basically describes
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 00:00 ET by ckc1227"It basically describes the reality that the US is a center-right country."
The reality is the American people just elected the most liberal candidate ever who has promised to kill jobs and increase energy prices, the same American people who spent this past year bitching about gas prices. He can govern how ever he chooses, and they will take it with a smile.
Obama's Economic plan: more taxes, more spending, more regulation. Prosperity here we come.
It might help if you actually read the article
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 08:34 ET by RESTLESS 1The country did not move left. It moved away from Bush. I supported W. for eight years, but I still recognize is liberal tendencies as they pertain to spending, immigration, etc... I wish him well in his life after office, and thank him for his actions in keeping this country safe. He has put up with a lot of shit, and honestly, in safer times, much of that would have come from people like me.
"This liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
I suppose I should unload
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:38 ET by lnthompI suppose I should unload my WalMart stock tomorrow.
Lee T.
Yes...Thomp...U didn't already??
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:44 ET by TheSterThe unions work 3rd Shift...U are Screwed!!!
Have FUN!!!
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
»→ WalMart Stock
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:49 ET by Cool ArrowI sold everything at market close yesterday. European markets are selling off as we speak.
Today is a new opportunity.
Trust in God. All else is vanity.
^^Cool..I Practiced 6 months ...
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 03:54 ET by TheSter...to be a Cart-Rustler....
Dude...4am...Cart pushing Dude!!! I'm working for the VEST!!!
Yes...I am!!
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
»→ Cart Rustler
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 04:04 ET by Cool ArrowIt's an honest living.
^^Cool...Noooo...Cart Rustling...
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 04:14 ET by TheSter...Its a way of LIFE!!!!
U got that long Line of carts...Goin' where U want 'em...
...one gets loose...
Do you stay with the line carts?? Do you go after the Rogue cart...
....what do you do???
What DO YOU DO?!??!
Ster.
Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government.
Mandate is real, even if support for it is not
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 13:57 ET by cad2222Barack Obama and the Democratic Party certainly have a mandate to implement the American liberal economic and social policies they want to. The fact that they were put in office for reasons other than a want for radical economic policy and said mandate is irrelevant, due to the fact that the Democrats don't have to pander to voters any more like they did during the run up to the election, and are free to do pretty much whatever they please in terms of legislation.
That they don't have a mandate is not only wishful thinking, but purposeful ignorance about the way politial parties tend to operate.
mandate indeed
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 13:57 ET by LionKingBanrupt the COAL industry. I support this and so do the good people of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Hmmm,
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 19:18 ET by RESTLESS 1I seem to remember Clinton thinking the same thing in '93, then being slapped back to reality in '94 midterms. Carter too. Look how he fared. I hope "that one" forgets history's lessons. It will be a short and ineffective term if he does.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008