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Friday, June 8, 2012

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Analysis: Romney, Obama see little benefit in euro zone talk

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The festering economic crisis in Europe could help determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, but don't expect President Barack Obama or his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, to spend much time talking about it.

The November 6 election is widely expected to turn on the state of the U.S. economy, and the impact of Europe's slow-motion meltdown has begun hitting Wall Street, manufacturers and other businesses. U.S. households have lost $1 trillion in wealth since March as the euro zone crisis has pushed stock markets down, according to JP Morgan.

Any number of scenarios, from a Greek exit from the euro currency to a run on Spanish banks, could spark a financial crisis that would recall the dark days of 2008.

Ideally, elections provide an opportunity for candidates to tell voters how they would handle such a potential calamity. But Obama and Romney have barely mentioned the euro zone crisis since a slew of disappointing economic indicators pushed Europe's woes to the fore last week.

After Friday's dismal jobs report, Obama cited "headwinds" from the euro zone, before returning to his familiar complaint about how Republicans in Congress are blocking his job-creation proposals. Romney said Europe was having a "dampening effect" on the United States, but said Obama has made the nation more vulnerable to outside disruptions.

They're not likely to discuss the topic in much detail in the weeks ahead, analysts say, even as Obama's administration pressures European governments to move toward a tighter fiscal and financial union.

For both candidates, the risks of dwelling on Europe's financial problems simply outweigh the possible benefits.

Obama could look powerless if he draws voters' attention to a situation largely out of his control. He also could undercut his argument that industrial Midwestern states have benefited from his bailout of the auto industry if he talks about the slowdown in exports.

Romney, meanwhile, could undermine his argument that Obama has mishandled the U.S. economic recovery if he tries to blame the president for decisions that have been made in Berlin, Paris and Athens.

He also must avoid the perception that he is cheering for bad economic news, even if it would boost his prospects in November.

"Neither of them are talking about it, and they won't," said David Gordon, research director at Eurasia Group, a risk-consulting firm. "Obama can't, because he'll look impotent, and Romney doesn't want to because he'd be giving Obama an out" in taking responsibility for the U.S. economy.

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES?

That means both presidential candidates are leaving compelling arguments on the table.

Obama could claim some success on the diplomatic front.

Pressure from his administration may have helped to trigger moves by European officials to step up their scrutiny of vulnerable banks, propose backing off steep spending cuts, and consider policies that would knit the 17 euro zone countries closer together.

Europe's woes have deepened after several years of sharp spending cuts, and Obama could make the case that the same thing could happen in the United States under the steep cuts advocated by Romney and his fellow Republicans.

One prominent Obama ally has made that case.

"The Republican Congress and their nominee for president, Governor Romney, have adopted Europe's economic policies," former president Bill Clinton said at a fundraiser for Obama in New York on Monday. "Their economic policy is austerity and unemployment now, and then a long-term budget that would explode the debt when the economy recovers so the interest rates would be so high, nobody would be able to do anything."

If Obama himself were to link Romney's policies with those in Europe, he could alienate European leaders at a time when he is working with them to contain the crisis.

"As president, he really can't be directly criticizing his colleagues in Europe," said Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University. "He must treat them diplomatically."

Obama has not been totally silent on the crisis.

After a G8 summit at Camp David two weeks ago, the president said that Europe must inject capital into its banks, adopt a strategy to spur economic growth, use monetary policy to help countries such as Italy and Greece implement austerity measures, and continue fiscal discipline.

On Monday, White House spokesman Jay Carney pressed Europe to take more steps to ease investors' concerns. Treasury undersecretary Lael Brainard, the administration's point person on the European crisis, said on Tuesday that the United States expects euro zone countries to strengthen their fiscal and financial ties.

In recent days, Obama hasn't gone much beyond acknowledging that Europe's problems have reached across the Atlantic.

"The crisis in Europe's economy has cast a shadow on our own," he said in a Saturday radio address.

ROMNEY'S FOCUS: OBAMA, NOT EUROPE

For Romney, Europe's woes could be used to illustrate the perils of big government.

Rigid labor laws have hurt Spain's ability to recover from its housing bubble, while generous public-sector salaries and pensions have driven Greece's debt load to unsustainable levels, for example.

Rather than focus on such matters, Romney has steered the discussion back to Obama's stewardship of the domestic economy.

"Developments around the world always influence our jobs, but we should be well into a very robust recovery by now," Romney said on CNBC on Friday.

"If the president's policies had worked, if he had been able to get America back on track, we would be looking at what happened in Europe as being a problem, but certainly not devastating."

Any specific proposals Romney offers on the euro crisis could come back to haunt him if he wins the White House. Not only could they alienate foreign heads of state, but they could provide ammunition for political foes at home.

Much as Romney's campaign has hammered Obama for his overly optimistic projection in early 2009 that unemployment would not rise above 8 percent, any solutions floated by Romney could be resurrected by Democrats if they don't pan out.

Romney and his fellow Republicans also must deflect Democratic claims that they are cheering signs that the economy is stalling.

"Although they do believe continued struggles of the American economy" benefits them, Jillson said, "it doesn't mean they're clapping."

(Editing by David Lindsey and Will Dunham)

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

PFT: Brees, Saints closer than reported

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Former Bills defensive lineman Fred Smerlas, who is suing the NFL over concussions, says he doesn?t know how many he had: ?Twenty? Thirty maybe. I remember one time I got hit so hard I was tasting Italian submarine sandwiches. I didn?t know where I was for four or five plays. Then in practice, I?d get knocked out, you get up and see stars, lose your balance. But you don?t miss a play.?

Contrary to reports, the wife of Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill has not posed for Maxim.

Troy Brown?s selection to the Patriots Hall of Fame says more about his effort than his talent.

Jets K Josh Brown says he felt relieved to be released by the Rams.

Although Ravens LB Terrell Suggs has previously denied that he tore his Achilles while playing basketball, he has made no secret that he does play basketball regularly during the offseason.

The Bengals? coaching staff will work with three college coaches who are in the NFL?s Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship program.

Browns rookie Brandon Weeden continues to look like a No. 1 quarterback.

Ryan Clark, the union representative for the Steelers, doesn?t sound too concerned about the dealings between the NFL and the union for the officials.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak thinks OT Duane Brown is taking his game to the next level.

The Colts have signed free agent WR Kris Adams and waived OLB Kevin Eagan.

Although it?s a remote possibility, there?s talk in Jacksonville that Justin Blackmon?s drunk driving arrest could lead to the Jaguars low-balling him on his contract, and Blackmon holding out for the entire season and entering the 2013 NFL draft.

Titans QB Nick Stephens brought his golf clubs when he headed to Tennessee after the Titans signed him, but he said he?s not sure how much use he?s going to get out of them. (Hint: Don?t use them at all if you want to make the team, Nick.)

Broncos QB Caleb Hanie is one Peyton Manning hit away from taking the field: ?It?s something I think about,? Hanie said.

Chiefs LB Brandon Siler is close to 100 percent after missing all of 2011 with a torn Achilles.

Said Raiders LB Philip Wheeler of the team?s OTA sessions, ?Coming back from a little break, I think me particularly, we were all a bit sloppy the first Monday, but today was a better day. I think we?re doing pretty good. We?ve got a lot of new people here, I?m new, some of the coaches are new and I think overall we?re doing a great job.?

A good showing at a rookie tryout got local TE Patrick Doyle a contract with the Chargers.

Says Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, ?I am happy as hell with what I got here. If we play the way we?re capable of then we?ll be shutting a lot of people up and there is a lot of people to shut up there.?

Giants S Antrel Rolle said after the team re-did its deal with Osi Umenyiora, ?We have an outstanding defensive line without Osi, but with Osi there it makes it that much better. I think we have a great team all the way around, not just the defensive line. We?re stacked right now at each and every position.?

Eagles TE Brent Celek has played through plenty of pain, but he says he won?t make an issue of it: ?Why complain about it? Everyone has nicks and bruises. To sit there and complain every single week, it?s annoying. So, get through it and go.?

Some Redskins fans are using their cars to demonstrate how much they like QB Robert Griffin III.

Devin Hester says his work on kickoff returns will be limited this season, with punt returns and playing receiver as higher priorities.

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham is talking up an unheralded linebacker: ?Ashlee Palmer looks as good as anybody we have out there. He has really learned what to do as a pro. If he keeps it up, he will really make my job a lot easier.?

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says watching Jeopardy is a great way to unwind after practice.? [Editor's note:? Who is Joseph Cotton?]

Vikings WR Percy Harvin says he did better in the uphill races against RB Adrian Peterson than most reports indicated: ?I won eight out of 10. He won the last two. It?s just crazy that those were the two that they recorded. Like I say, he?s doing a great job. I was just out here to push him. It?s always good to have that bunny in front of you kind of pushing you. So the drill was for him. He?s doing an incredible job and I can?t wait to see him back on the field.?

Falcons rookie Peter Konz is looking good in shorts and a T-shirt.

The Panthers have reached a deal with a local TV station to televise preseason games.

Saints G Ben Grubbs wants to be his own man, rather than being the guy who was brought in to replace Carl Nicks.

Paul Gruber is the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Ring of Honor.

Rookie LB Cam Johnson, a seventh-round pick of the 49ers, will be out until training camp after undergoing an unspecified procedure, San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh said after Tuesday?s practice.

After re-signing with the Cardinals, LB Clark Haggans said it was uncomfortable not being under contract over the last few months: ?I wasn?t allowed in the building; I might get Tasered or something.?

Although teams have been busted by the league for breaking practice rules in the past, the Seahawks are the first team to be punished under the new CBA.

Trading for a backup quarterback could be an option for the Rams.

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Bill Clinton becomes Romney's favorite surrogate for Obama

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - One of the top unanswered questions of the 2008 presidential campaign has come roaring back: What's Bill Clinton thinking?

The former president has increased his profile in recent days, speaking out on behalf of the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama, a fellow Democrat.

But some of Clinton's candid remarks have undermined Obama's attacks on Republican challenger Mitt Romney, leaving Democrats fuming, Republicans cheering and observers on both sides scratching their heads.

In the space of five days, Clinton went off message on two important issues - tax cuts and Romney's time as a private equity executive - raising questions about the former president's motives.

At a time when Obama's campaign is casting Romney as a former corporate raider who killed jobs, Clinton last week called Romney's business record "sterling." This week, Clinton said he favored a temporary extension of George W. Bush-era tax cuts for all Americans, not just the middle class, as Obama prefers.

The comments became an unwanted distraction for Obama's campaign, and were reminders of how Clinton in 2008 became a drag on the presidential bid of his wife, Hillary Clinton, with remarks about Obama that some Democrats saw as racially insensitive.

Bill Clinton is one of the most gifted politicians of his generation, an intriguing blend of personal charm and inconsistent discipline. With his recent comments, it could be that he is just trying to give some advice to Obama's campaign by subtly suggesting that it stop criticizing Romney's success in business, and be more flexible in its approach to tax cuts.

Or, for the real conspiracy theorists, there is the thought - making the rounds on political blogs and cable television shows - that maybe Clinton secretly would not mind Obama losing to Romney in the November 6 election so that Clinton's wife, now secretary of state, would be the clear leader of the Democratic Party and run for president in 2016.

Bill Clinton has scoffed at such theories, saying a Romney presidency would be "calamitous for our country and the world."

ROMNEY STAFF DELIGHTED

Whatever his motives, Clinton the surrogate is causing confusion and tension among Democrats at a time when the presidential candidates are working furiously to define themselves and their opponents.

After Clinton's comments on Romney's business career and tax cuts, Clinton and Obama aides scrambled to clarify his remarks.

Romney aides were happy to bring attention to the apparent divergence between Clinton and Obama, who had a tense relationship during Hillary Clinton's bitter fight with Obama for the Democratic nomination in 2008.

Romney's staff even set up a Twitter account, @Bill_Clinton12, featuring the former president's not-so-flattering comments about Obama dating back to that campaign.

"It's time for a leader like Mitt Romney, who - according to President Obama's surrogates - had a 'sterling' business career and is 'very much' qualified for the presidency," Romney spokeswoman Andrea Saul said in a statement.

Another senior Romney adviser quipped: "When it comes to undercutting President Obama's attacks on Governor Romney, (Clinton) is a sterling surrogate. Just sterling."

CLINTON'S POLITICS

The Romney team's comments came after Clinton, in describing Romney, told CNN last Friday, "There's no question that a man who has been a governor and has a sterling business career crosses the qualification threshold" to be president.

Clinton also echoed other Democrats, including Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Cory Booker, in criticizing the Obama campaign's attacks on Romney's work in private equity. The campaign's assault on Romney's record at Bain Capital has been a key part of its strategy so far.

"Clinton does a lot of business in New York, and all of the New York people think Obama is wrong" to pursue a theme that could be construed as anti-business, said one Democrat, an ally to the Clinton and Obama administrations. "These are about Clinton's politics, not Obama's."

Obama's campaign base in Chicago tried to limit the damage from Clinton's statements with an email to reporters. The subject line said, "Bill Clinton: Praising Romney's business record doesn't connote endorsement."

In a new round of interviews on Tuesday, Clinton said he was caught off-guard by the controversy he had caused. Then he caused another one by saying all of the Bush tax cuts should be extended.

Clinton's office later clarified that he was in favor of letting the cuts for the wealthiest Americans expire, but he did not think that would happen until after the election.

In another interview, Clinton emphasized that he was not "an employee" of the Obama campaign but someone trying to help the president get re-elected.

A LITTLE TOUGH LOVE?

Clinton's friends, most of them longtime Democratic Party hands, defend what they see as Clinton's tough-love message for an Obama campaign that needs help.

Lanny Davis, a longtime Clinton friend and ally, said Obama staffers would do well to heed the message from Clinton and others that the planned attacks on Romney's private equity background were not a winning strategy.

"Just suppose for Obama's best interests, the angry staff is wrong about the wisdom of the Bain ads as effective," Davis said in an email. "These ads hurt, and don't help Obama's chances."

An Obama campaign official said on Wednesday that Clinton "has been and will be an enormous asset to us, both on the stump, as a fundraiser and as a policy resource for the president."

Clinton, the official said, was an effective campaigner before various types of audiences, "and we expect to see a lot more of him in the weeks ahead."

(Reporting By Sam Youngman; Editing by David Lindsey and Peter Cooney)

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Boeing's Phantom Surveillance Drone Flies Over Battlefields for Four Days Straight [Monster Machines]

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Among the many lessons the US military learned from the war in Afghanistan (beyond, of course, don't engage in a land war in Afghanistan) is the need for continuous battlefield surveillance. To help do that work, Boeing developed the Phantom Eye UAV, a drone aircraft that can scout a theater of operations for up to four days at a time without blinking. More »

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