US economy brings anxieties for both parties
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Conditions are less than ideal, let us say, for President George W. Bush's last state of the union speech, to be delivered today. This is an administration that had precious little to boast about even before the economy began to nose-dive - a calamity that may not yet be plain in the figures but was certified by the Federal Reserve's dramatic interest rate cut last week. One wonders, how much worse can things get for this White House?
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Republican  presidential candidates said on Thursday the U.S. economy was  going through a difficult slowdown but an election-year  recession could be avoided with the right mix of policies.
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The threat of growing protectionism  and higher taxes are the issues nearest and dearest to  investors as the U.S. presidential election gathers steam this  week with Tuesday's primary in New Hampshire.
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Consumers, the heart of the American economy, are showing signs of flagging in a worrying development 10 weeks ahead of November 2 elections, analysts said.
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Concern about the economy has jumped to the front of voters' minds as optimism about the nation's direction has dipped to its lowest point in more than a decade, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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Anxiety over the Bush administration&#39;s handling of Iraq and the economy may have voters in some states second-guessing who to send to the White House.
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Voters are growing increasingly  concerned about a recession, and the malaise is filtering into  their views on the presidential election, according to a  Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
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Democrats and Republicans are anxious to get $300 to $1,200 in tax-rebate checks to wage earners by spring.
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The White House and congressional leaders struggled yesterday to preserve their newfound alliance on the economy in the face of revolts in both parties over the shape of a potential stimulus package and of debates over issues such as health care and warrantless surveillance.
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A record low primary turnout and voter disgust for politics could spell trouble for Republicans trying to keep control of the House and Senate.
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Inundated with politics long before  the 2008 presidential election, U.S. voters are in danger of  suffering wearying bouts of the uniquely American affliction of  &quot;campaign fatigue&quot; in coming months.
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Republican White  House hopefuls differ over whether the United States is headed  for a recession but agree the economy faces serious risks --  from housing market turmoil to record-high oil prices.
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The US economy continued to grow in September and early October despite being buffeted by rising energy costs and increased uncertainty caused by the presidential campaign
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With elections and economic woes, congressional approval of foreign trade accords will be an uphill battle.
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The United States is facing the possibility of a severe economic correction. Yet most of the causes of such a correction are, for the most part, being completely ignored in preference to partisan bickering. It is the proverbial elephant in the living room - except it is not just one, but several elephants that everyone is doing their best to ignore. While the likelihood that any of these issues could result in disaster is low, these are issues worth taking the time to discuss.
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TONY EASTLEY: There are a lot of worried Democrats in the United States, concerned not so much about gains that George W Bush may have made but because of what their own candidate has failed to do.
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Inundated with politics long before the 2008 presidential election, U.S. voters are in danger of suffering wearying bouts of the uniquely American affliction of &quot;campaign fatigue&quot; in coming months.