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Recent Event Highlights: Versprochen ist versprochen und wird auch nicht gebrochen - ZurPolitik.com (Blog), ObamaMeter Morphs Into an Obama Report Card, Healthcare Debate Weighing Obama Down, A Tougher Obama Takes on Critics, Obama is Feeling Better, Thanks to Sotomayor and Healthcare Advances, Obama's Healthcare Cost Crisis Hurts Him, and 17 more...

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• Versprochen ist versprochen und wird auch nicht gebrochen - ZurPolitik.com (Blog)
  May 12, 2010 1:20 AM

  Versprochen ist versprochen und wird auch nicht gebrochenZurPolitik.com (Blog)Dort gibt es dann diverse Versprechensmessgeräte mit klingenden Namen wie „Truth-o-Meter“ oder „Obamameter“, welche die Einhaltung politischer Zusicherungen ...
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• ObamaMeter Morphs Into an Obama Report Card
  Sep 18, 2009 2:02 PM

  Excerpt ...he spells out below. We changed the feature to make it easier to understand and erase the confusion some readers found in the ObamaMeter. Each week, Zogby used to give a performance number from 1 to 100 to Obama. It was based on his polling, his review of... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/9/18/obamameter-morphs-into-an-obama-report-card.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obamameter-morphs-into-an-obama-report-card

• Healthcare Debate Weighing Obama Down
  Aug 21, 2009 2:25 PM

  Excerpt ...is Zogby's judgment on the performance of the president based on multiple factors. "All in all, it was a bad week on the ObamaMeter. The White House created confusion on the public health insurance option with mixed signals on its plans. That has hurt him... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/8/21/healthcare-debate-weighing-obama-down.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:healthcare-debate-weighing-obama-down

• Obama's Poll Numbers Seem to Bottom Out
  Aug 7, 2009 2:23 PM

  Excerpt ...of between 1 and 100. The ObamaMeter, however, is not a poll-generated job approval number. Instead, the Washington Whispers ObamaMeter is Zobgy's judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. "It was a better week for... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/8/7/obamas-poll-numbers-seem-to-bottom-out.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obamas-poll-numbers-seem-to-bottom-out

• Blue Dogs, Beer Summit, Hurt Obama's Message
  Jul 31, 2009 3:21 PM

  Excerpt ...Zogby uses his polling, expert analysis and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. The Obamameter, however, is not a generic job approval number. Instead, the Washington Whispers Obamameter is his judgment on the performance... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/7/31/blue-dogs-beer-summit-hurt-obamas-message.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:blue-dogs-beer-summit-hurt-obamas-message

• A Tougher Obama Takes on Critics
  Jul 24, 2009 3:08 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby regularly updates our ObamaMeter. Each week, Zogby uses his polling, expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. The ObamaMeter is not a strictly poll-based job approval number. Instead, the... Source Info U.S. News & World Report
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/7/24/a-tougher-obama-takes-on-critics.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:a-tougher-obama-takes-on-critics

• Obama is Feeling Better, Thanks to Sotomayor and Healthcare Advances
  Jul 17, 2009 2:55 PM

  Excerpt ...of between 1 and 100. The Obamameter, however, is not a polling-based job approval number. Instead, the Washington Whispers Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. "Obama looked good this week compared... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/7/17/obama-is-feeling-better-thanks-to-sotomayor-and-healthcare-advances.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obama-is-feeling-better-thanks-to-sotomayor-and-healthcare-advances

• Obama Tries to Keep Key Supporters Happy
  Jul 2, 2009 2:13 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby regularly updates our Obamameter. Each week, Zogby uses his polling, expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. The Obamameter, however, is not a poll-based job approval number. Instead, the... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/7/2/obama-tries-to-keep-key-supporters-happy.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obama-tries-to-keep-key-supporters-happy

• Obama's Healthcare Cost Crisis Hurts Him
  Jun 26, 2009 3:38 PM

  Excerpt ...of between 1 and 100. The ObamaMeter, however, is not a poll-generated job approval number. Instead, the Washington Whispers ObamaMeter is Zogby's judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's ObamaMeter,... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/6/26/obamas-healthcare-cost-crisis-hurts-him.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obamas-healthcare-cost-crisis-hurts-him

• Obama Holds Steady, Thanks to Iran, Financial Overhaul
  Jun 19, 2009 2:47 PM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby says... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/6/19/obama-holds-steady-thanks-to-iran-financial-overhaul.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obama-holds-steady-thanks-to-iran-financial-overhaul

• Middle East News and Steady Approval Rating Buoy Obama
  Jun 12, 2009 3:29 PM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby says... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/6/12/middle-east-news-and-steady-approval-rating-buoy-obama-3.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:middle-east-news-and-steady-approval-rating-buoy-obama-3

• PolitiFact - a guided tour
  Jun 9, 2009 3:41 AM

  A video prepared for the National Press Foundation awards dinner, when PolitiFact received the 2008 Online Journalism Award. ... politifact fact-checking politics truth-o-meter obameter "obama meter" "presidential campaigns"

• Gimme the Truth - the PolitiFact Song
  Jun 9, 2009 3:38 AM

  A video of Gimme the Truth, PolitiFact's theme song. ... politifact "fact checking" politics "presidential campaigns" "St. Petersburg Times" "pulitzer prize" truth-o-meter truthometer obameter obamameter "obama meter"

• Obama Scores Political Points for Sotomayor Pick
  May 29, 2009 2:14 PM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby says... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/5/29/obama-scores-political-points-for-sotomayor-pick.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obama-scores-political-points-for-sotomayor-pick

• Abortion, Guantánamo Critics Fail to Rattle Obama
  May 22, 2009 9:21 AM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby says... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/5/22/abortion-guantnamo-critics-fail-to-rattle-obama.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:abortion-guantnamo-critics-fail-to-rattle-obama

• Obama's Faces Reality on War, Health Insurance
  May 15, 2009 3:11 PM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby considers... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/5/15/obamas-faces-reality-on-war-health-insurance.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obamas-faces-reality-on-war-health-insurance

• Obama's Reached His High; Now Reality Knocks
  May 8, 2009 10:04 AM

  Excerpt ...expert analysis, and interaction with major players to come up with a rating of between 1 and 100. Unlike his polls, the Obamameter is his judgment on the performance of the president once multiple factors are considered. In this week's Obamameter, Zogby considers... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/5/8/obamas-reached-his-high-now-reality-knocks.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obamas-reached-his-high-now-reality-knocks

• On Eve of 100 Days, It's All Good for Obama
  Apr 24, 2009 2:54 PM

  Excerpt Pollster John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/4/24/on-eve-of-100-days-its-all-good-for-obama.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:on-eve-of-100-days-its-all-good-for-obama

• A New Dog, Bo, and a Continued Lovefest for Obama
  Apr 17, 2009 1:12 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/4/17/a-new-dog-bo-and-a-continued-lovefest-for-obama.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:a-new-dog-bo-and-a-continued-lovefest-for-obama

• Obama Is Back--and So Is Michelle
  Apr 10, 2009 11:28 AM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/4/10/obama-is-back-and-so-is-michelle.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:obama-is-back-and-so-is-michelle

• G-20, Budget Help Raise Obama's Rating
  Apr 3, 2009 2:34 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/4/3/g-20-budget-help-raise-obamas-rating.html?s_cid=rss:washington-whispers:g-20-budget-help-raise-obamas-rating

• Obama's Good, but Are We Expecting Too Much?
  Mar 27, 2009 2:37 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/washington-whispers/2009/3/27/obamas-good-but-are-we-expecting-too-much.html?s_cid=rss:obamas-good-but-are-we-expecting-too-much

• AIG Bonuses Cut Into President Obama's Support
  Mar 20, 2009 2:10 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/washington-whispers/2009/3/20/aig-bonuses-cut-into-president-obamas-support.html?s_cid=rss:aig-bonuses-cut-into-president-obamas-support

• Obama Starts to Slip, but It's Worse for Economic Team
  Mar 13, 2009 2:28 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/washington-whispers/2009/3/13/obama-starts-to-slip-but-its-worse-for-economic-team.html?s_cid=rss:obama-starts-to-slip-but-its-worse-for-economic-team

• Obamameter: Obama May Not Have Gotten Bipartisanship, but He Got the Stimulus
  Feb 13, 2009 2:50 PM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/washington-whispers/2009/2/13/obamameter-obama-may-not-have-gotten-bipartisanship-but-he-got-the-stimulus.html?s_cid=rss:obamameter-obama-may-not-have-gotten-bipartisanship-but-he-got-the-stimulus

• an obama-meter?
  Feb 2, 2009 4:17 PM

• Obama's Broken Promise
  Feb 2, 2009 12:50 PM

  Source:CNN PolitiFact.com says President Obama has officially broken his first promise. CNN's Josh Levs reports. CNN reported on the "obameter" which is run by PoltiFact, a website you can find on the St.Petersburg Times on-line edition. The Obamameter keeps track of 510 promises Obama made during his campaign. According to the "meter" Obama has broken promise No.1: Obama promised to not sign any non-emergency bill without allowing 5 days for the public to comment on it. The public was given no ...

• Daily Obsession 001 January 23, 2009
  Jan 23, 2009 11:46 AM

  In today's Daily Obsession, we take a look at Evernote's Google Notebook importer, the Obamameter, and new social media mini-blogging service, Plinky. More info here: www.obsessable.com

• Obamameter Tracks Fulfillment of Democratic Party 2008 Campaign Promises
  Jan 22, 2009 8:16 AM

  Excerpt ...500 campaign issues that defined Barack Obama's presidential campaign and allowed the democrats to beat the republicans. Will the Obamameter show them to be "just words" and "just speeches?" Obama Meter Recaps Political Issues of the 2008 Campaign The Obameter... Source Info Associated Content Related Topics
  http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1410855/obamameter_tracks_fulfillment_of_democratic.html

• Obama Still Getting High Marks
  Jan 14, 2009 11:09 AM

  Excerpt ...John Zogby joins the Washington Whispers team to regularly update our new Obamameter. Each week, Zogby will size up Barack Obama on a specific issue, his popularity, or job performance and, based on his polling results and expert analysis, come up with a rating... Source Info U.S. News & World Report Related Topics
  http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/washington-whispers/2009/1/14/obama-still-getting-high-marks.html?s_cid=rss:obama-still-getting-high-marks

• The Obamameter Points Left
  Nov 19, 2008 7:35 PM

  Excerpt ... When reports surfaced that Gregory Craig was to be named White House counsel to the incoming Obama administration, most journalists focused on the fact that a former staunch ally of the Clinton family (he led President Clinton's impeachment defense) was j... Source Info Wall Street Journal Related Topics
  http://feeds.wsjonline.com/~r/wsj/xml/rss/3_7041/~3/ZC61kMNwO3E/SB122715052690543631.html

• Late Night Open Thread
  May 17, 2008 9:18 PM

  Excerpt ...Harvard Law but what I think he's most adept at is shmoozing.  Who put him up to running?  Must have been another narcissist. an "Obamameter" which measures how well you schmooze the professors. Apparently, he raised it to a high art. Too bad he can't figure... Source Info TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime
  http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TalkleftThePoliticsOfCrime/~3/292638378/345