News analysis: From confidence to confusion — Obama's 2012 campaign so far full of fumbles, gaffes and missteps

Compiled by Jackie Hicken, Deseret News

Published: Friday, May 25 2012 9:07 a.m. MDT

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Two months after the Obama campaign was said to be full of confidence regarding its 2012 outlook, the descriptions surrounding the president's reelection have transformed, and that confidence has been replaced with words like "unprepared" and "inept."

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AZRods

Maricopa, AZ

imlds2, Did ya even read the multiple news sources depicting the Obama campaign a mess?
How about many current and former democratic leaders?
Try not looking for some invisible fine print and read the simple facts.
The assessment More..

10:39 a.m. May 25, 2012
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I M LDS 2

Provo, UT

Oh, yes, an analysis by a Deseret News writer declares Obama's campaign a fumble.

Isn't Deseret News something like Mitt Romney's personal news outlet?

9:34 a.m. May 25, 2012
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worf

Mcallen, TX

Obama gaffes not made up by anyone:

* I will cut the deficit in half
* I've been in all fifty eight states
* hope the queen of England likes the DVD's I gave her.
* I've spent less tax money then any More..

2:02 p.m. May 25, 2012
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Jackie Hicken

Jackie Hicken is web producer for DeseretNews.com. She previously worked as a reporter for CongressNow in Washington, D.C., and wrote for The Uintah Basin Standard and The Daily Universe. She is also an award-winning news more ..

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