Monday, January 25, 2010

Obama News Analysis

During his election and campaign, Obama seemed to be the one of the most popular presidential candidates. Voters trusted him and felt he was their friend with his messages of change and piece.

After the 2008 Presidential election, Obama had an 79% approval rating, according to CNN polls. But with one year of office under his belt, how are voters feeling now?

Obama's approval rating has dropped to 48% approval and 47% disapproval, according to the most recent Gallup poll.

What has happened with the warm, fuzzy feelings Obama originally left with Americans? In his first days 100 days of office, Obama seemed to only accomplish his basketball bracket for March madness, but obviusly his other actions are what have dropped his approval rating.

The healthcare reform bill, sending more troops to Afghanistan and the recent Christmas Day terrorist attacks on Christmas Day are a few of the reasons that Americans are turning against the president, according to CBS news.

“President Obama has been walking the public opinion tightrope represented by the 50 approval job approval line since about mid-November, with his rating wavering between 47 approval and 53 approval,” said Gallup’s Lydia Saad in her analysis for Politico.

How can Obama raise his approval? It seems the global economic crisis is on the minds of more Americans than health care reform. Jobless Americans need

The Huffington Post compares Obama's approval rating to Bill Clinton, who had at 52% approval rating at the end of his first year as president but also says that there were not as many democrats in favor of Clinton at the start of his presidential term.

Obama's approval rating at this point is only higher than Ronald Reagan's which was 49% in 1982, according to Politico.

Maybe Obama's ratings will go up if he concentrates more on the recession. According to CNN polls, 82% of Americans still say the economy is in bad shape.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Deadbeat parents have debts

One-thousand dollars.

That is what you can receive by turning in one of York County’s “deadbeat parents” using their Crime Stoppers program.

“Deadbeat Parents” are a list of parents who have abandoned their families and owe child support, according to York Country Sheriff’s Office website.

Through Crime Stoppers, residents of York County can anonymously report evidence about criminals. All patrons have to do is call the York County Crime Stoppers at 877-409-4321 and report any of the following:
-Sighting of suspect
-Car description
- Location of Sighting of suspect
-If saw crime occur

Some suspects that residents can look out for are the “deadbeat parents.” A list of these are located on the York County Sheriff office. The list shows a picture or drawing of the missing parent, how much they owe and how long they have been gone.

-Jewon Davis, 26, of Rock Hill, has been missing since 1999, which is longer than any of the other parents. He owes $16,714.00.

-Tyrone Glover, 35, of Catawba, has been missing since 2007. He owes the most amount of money at $105, 699.64.

-Danny Ray Jerald Taylor, 29, of Clover, has also been missing since 2007. He owes $49, 744.80

Recent Arrests for York County

The York County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of 10 arrests made in the past week.

1.) Robert Bankhead, 37, of Clover, booked Wednesday for probation violation. Banhead was previously booked in April by the York Country Sheriff’s Office for criminal violence.

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2.) Jorge Baca-Cabiera, 28, of Rock hill, booked Monday and is being held for another ragency. This is Baca-Cabiera’s first arrest.

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3.) Vamarrio Anthony, 25, of Rock Hill, booked Thursday for violation of parole. Anthony was previously booked seven other times for common law robbery, burglary and probation violation.

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4.) Jonathan Barber, 25, of Rock Hill, booked Friday for a court holding. Barber had previously served time with the York Country Sheriff’s Office trafficking, possessing and distributing cocaine.

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5.) Tarrance Barber, 39, of Rock Hill, booked Saturday for shoplifting. Barber had previously served time with the York Country Sheriff’s Office four other times for assault and battery, domestic violence, burglary, kidnapping and violation of probation.

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6.) Harold Brown, 20, of Rock Hill, booked Tuesday for probation violation. Brown was previously booked three other times for pretty larceny, burglary and probation violation.

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7.) Archie Caldwell, 20, of Rock Hill booked Tuesday for the manufacturing and distribution of cocaine. Caldwell was previously booked three other times for assault with intent to kill and other similar drug related charges.

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8.)Lakrystle Caldwell, 27, of Rock Hill, booked Saturday for speeding, driving with a suspended license and alcohol in the car with a broken seal. Caldwell has served time with the York Country Sheriff’s Office five other times for failure to appear in court, driving under the influence, shoplifting and fraudulent checks.

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9.) Oscar Cerrato, 23, of Charlotte, booked Monday for speeding and operating a vehicle without a license. This is Cerrato’s first offense.

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10.) Milton Cherry, 24, of Rock Hill, booked Sunday for driving under suspension and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Cherry has served time with the York County Sheriff’s Office three other times for unlawful carrying of a weapon, possessing a stolen firearm and public disorderly conduct.

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