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With the economy in such weak shape, are you worried about losing your job?

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47.7%
Yes
23,149 votes
36.6%
No
17,729 votes
15.7%
It's too early to say
7,616 votes
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It's too early to say

i hope not

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    #1
     - AllisonLinn
     - 5:49 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    No

    I am retired. Ask me if I am worried about what is left of my 401K

    {"commentId":3706916,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"msearthokc"}
    • 2 votes
    #2
     - Oklahoma grandmother
     - 5:55 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    No

    I'm retired. :-)

    {"commentId":3707009,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"dolph-schayes"}
    • 1 vote
    #3
     - Dolph T
     - 6:04 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    Yes

    I have already seen business drop off dramatically.

    {"commentId":3707120,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"markmacco"}
    • 1 vote
    #4
     - Mark In Florida
     - 6:13 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    Yes

    I am disabled due to a weak heart. this question does not fit me. I worry about others as businesses that have been in town are closing.

    {"commentId":3707317,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"gypsyjann88"}
    • 2 votes
    #5
     - jannice fadely
     - 6:28 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    No

    Actually, I'VE ALREADY LOST MINE.

    {"commentId":3707379,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"jcglines"}
    • 1 vote
    #6
     - Jim, Lakeland FL
     - 6:34 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    No

    Since I am employed by a non-stock corporation that provides outsource data processing for small financial institutions we are solely owned

    {"commentId":3707411,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"r-kulmacz"}
    • 1 vote
    #7
     - Richard K
     - 6:37 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
    No

    No, govt employee for over 20 yrs & another 20 to go & I make over $100K (Mgmt), with a solid retirement. Probably no pay raise next year.

    {"commentId":3707413,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"BigTex87"}
      #8
       - BigTex87
       - 6:37 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
      No

      I am retired, what I do worry about is high prices and what I cannot buy with my pension.

      {"commentId":3707501,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"Lyn-307031"}
      • 1 vote
      #9
       - Lyn-307031
       - 6:45 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
      No

      I'm in healthcare.

      {"commentId":3707558,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"catemalone"}
      • 1 vote
      #10
       - shelby596
       - 6:49 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
      It's too early to say

      I am needing a part-time job since my employer cut overtime. There are no part time jobs, not even seasonal
      OBAMA/BIDEN 08

      {"commentId":3707639,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"rikki39"}
      • 1 vote
      #11
       - CatB
       - 6:55 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
      Yes

      I am retired, but I am worried for everyone who have children in the family.

      {"commentId":3707640,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"jolumidao"}
        #12
         - Grace-580101
         - 6:55 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
        No

        Living on disability so I'm more worried about SSN and what they want to do with that.

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          #13
           - Becky-670313
           - 7:01 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
          No

          No I lost my job a year and a half ago !!! I'm more worried that I won't be able to find a new job if McCain wins !!!

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          • 1 vote
          #14
           - EverettS
           - 7:11 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
          Yes

          Well, I'm not because I was forced to stop working due to debilitating illness, but my husband has been laid off since spring.

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            #15
             - 60 yr old white woman
             - 7:11 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
            No

            I work in a union grocery store. No matter how bad the economy gets, people still have to eat. They will buy hamburger and pass up steaks

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              #16
               - Chris-670334
               - 7:21 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
              No

              no because I'm retired, but I do worry about social security and health care.

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                #17
                 - bigA-638100
                 - 7:24 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                No

                Jesus pays well. I work at a church.

                {"commentId":3708014,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"laholley7"}
                • 1 vote
                #18
                 - Linda-495946
                 - 7:27 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                No

                Already unemployed.

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                  #19
                   - Michael M.-491832
                   - 7:27 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                  Yes

                  Too late I lost it in June! I'm Bilingual I just need a JOB!

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                  • 1 vote
                  #20
                   - JV-587651-638284
                   - 7:32 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                  No

                  But if Obama is elected he will undoubtedly increase taxes on my boss and our Company. It could subsequently fail. There is always welfare.

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                    #21
                     - dstein...NJ
                     - 7:44 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                    Yes

                    I am worried about everyone and everything at this point.

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                    • 3 votes
                    #22
                     - Old Soul
                     - 7:46 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                    No

                    I'm retired and I'm happy to say I have a govt. back pension. However my 401k's are in the _______..

                    {"commentId":3708271,"threadId":"399867","contentId":"2042157","authorDomain":"MadisonTom"}
                    • 2 votes
                    #23
                     - MadisonTom
                     - 7:47 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                    No

                    I work for an indispensable government organization; my job does not really depend on consumers, even if tax revenues drop we won't be cut.

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                      #24
                       - Tony C. SA TX
                       - 7:50 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008
                      No

                      I am a grad student---I am more worried about FINDING a job next year! Hopefully, if Obama prevails the job market will begin to loosen up

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                      • 1 vote
                      #25
                       - thomthom9
                       - 7:55 pm EDT on Sun Oct 26, 2008