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'In the focus groups, we handed people a page of positive facts about the economy....These swing voters — about half non-college and half college graduates — nearly attacked the moderator because many are on the edge: "Over half of Americans are what? Two paydays away from living on the street"; "absolutely"; "that's me." Nobody except the super-rich has seen salary increases in years; not if you are in a "straight regular job"; "people don't make any raises," and if you are lucky, your spouse gets 2 percent in some years.'

from a set of focus groups run by Democracy Corps

 

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Subaru to Highlight 2008 Impreza Models at SEMA

Subaru logo. (PRNewsFoto/Subaru of America)
CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES

     - Subaru booth to display all-new Impreza and Impreza WRX models -

    LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America will showcase the
all-new Impreza and Impreza WRX models during the SEMA show, with a
collection of tuned 4 and 5-door 2008 models, including a Halloween themed
Impreza WRX and the original Subaru performance icon, the 1998 Impreza 22B.
    (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO )

    Show display cars include:

    -- Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) WRX 5-door with engine work by AEM.
       Boasting 450 HP, this ultimate WRX features extensive engine tuning
       parts including; programmable engine management system, AIT and Map
       sensor, Harman Motive GT35R Turbo kit, STI (Subaru Technica
       International) 6-speed transmission and STI Twin Plate clutch. The
       interior features Sparco seats and harnesses, a full roll cage and
       custom gauges. Prodrive 18-inch GTI wheels provide a more menacing
       appearance to match the performance potential. This vehicle showcases
       the tuning potential provided by the tried and true combination of
       Subaru Symmetrical AWD and the turbocharged flat four boxer engine.
       Just a hint of what will be available in the aftermarket for the WRX....

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/10-30-2007/0004693876&EDATE=

 

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