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Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Wisconsin, attempting to energize Democratic voters by criticizing the Republican focus on the migrant caravan. Observers noted that Obama appeared physically aged and struggled with stuttering while speaking without a teleprompter. Obama used the "Charlie Brown and the football" analogy to describe voters who believe Republican promises, while critics pointed out his own unfulfilled promises regarding "shovel-ready" jobs.
Shovel-Ready Projects and the Stimulus Failure
President Obama admitted during a jobs forum that "shovel-ready" projects funded by the 2009 stimulus package were not as ready as initially expected. Delays in the permitting process and regulatory hurdles prevented many infrastructure projects from starting quickly enough to impact the immediate economic crisis. This admission is seen as a significant walk-back of a key promise made during the promotion of the Recovery Act.
