Here is your R&D for August 4th:
Earmarks Could Help Candidates in Midterms; Palin and Tea Party Connections Could Hurt from the Pew Research Center
In a useful poll, the Pew Research Center evaluates the willingness of voters to back candidates who bring money back to their district, have President Obama campaign for them, and are independent. There is also additional polling on energy policy.
GM, Ford and Chrysler Sales All Lag Estimates from Bloomberg
American automaker sales came in below estimates because of consumer fears about the economy.
The real reason Dems are tying GOP to Bush from the Washington Post
Does the Democrats “blame Bush” strategy still carry weight with voters? According to this Washington post article it does.
Pakistan’s Zardari says ‘losing war’ against Taliban ahead of David Cameron meeting from the Christian Science Monitor
In a chilling revelation, Pakistani President Asif Zardari has admitted that his country is losing its fight against the Taliban. Find out why in this article.
How To Lower Unemployment from the Brookings Institute
William A. Galston in an article in the New Republic argues that America needs a new model to fight unemployment.