The latest manufacturing data shows that companies are already anticipating the fiscal cliff. A recent survey shows that 17% of large (greater than $1 billion in sales) manufacturing companies are delaying capital investment. This is the total fault of Congress and their inability to obey the first rule of kindergarten – work and play well together. Last nights debate was pretty much a draw. Give Ryan extra credit for keeping up with Biden.

“He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire” – Winston Churchill