what did the Republican candidates participate in?
the Palmetto Freedom Forum
where was that held?
Columbia, South Carolina
who did Obama accuse of obstructing progress?
Republicans
what was Obama prepared to defend?
organized labor
how many republican candidates were there?
five
what were they advocating for?
the end of the health care reform law
who was Obama addressing in the beginning of the article?
a crowd in Detroit
was it a holiday?
yes
which holiday?
Labor Day
which senator was mentioned?
Sen. Jim DeMint
what group does he lead?
tea party
which states have early primaries?
New Hampshire and South Carolina
who ripped Obama's handling of the economy?
other Republican presidential contenders
what did they pledge?
spend and regulate less
how did characterize the American economy?
economically battered