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Obama energizes House Dems: 'We've got a lot more work to do'By Mike Lillis at the Hill
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/231237-obama-tells-dems-weve-got-a-lot-more-work-to-do
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Addressing the Democrats gathered in Philadelphia for their annual issues retreat, the president warned that recent economic gains haven't reached everyone, and called on the lawmakers to keep battling for the party's priorities until they do.
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"Its not that the Democrats dont have a message. Its that we had too many," Pelosi said, explaining why the Democratic message got muddled last year.
The Democrats have every reason to stick with the same policy script, as public opinion polls consistently show that voters favor the central provisions of their economic agenda, including a minimum wage hike, immigration reform, an extension of emergency unemployment benefits and more generous childcare benefits.
But that popular support hasn't translated into election gains in recent cycles, leaving the Democrats scrambling for a messaging strategy that compels voters to the polls.
Obama, for one, thinks he has the prescription.
"We need to stand up and go on offense and not be defensive about what we believe in," he told the Democrats Thursday night, to a raucous standing ovation.
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msongs
(67,199 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)I've been assured over and over again during the last six years that this is Green Lanternism of the first water, the President can't just impose his will on Congress and have things happen. Now that he doesn't have a majority in either chamber, I guess there's a built-in excuse when it doesn't work. The moral will be clear: Never try.
merrily
(45,251 posts)Ykcutnek
(1,305 posts)Annual means every year.
Major Hogwash
(17,656 posts)How in the hell could President Obama EVER impose his will on members of the Republican party of the last 6 years?
Cha
(295,926 posts)The Dem Retreat in PA..
President Obama is greeted by Gov Tom Wolf and Mayor Michael Nutter upon his arrival at Philadelphia International Airport
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/29/chat-away-502/
merrily
(45,251 posts)House of Representatives
Democratic voting members 188
Republican voting members 246
Senate
Democratic voting members 44
Republican voting members 54
Independents 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/114th_United_States_Congress
111th Congress January 26, 2009
House of Representatives
Democratic voting members 255
Republican voting members 178
Senate
Democratic voting members 56
Republican voting members 41
Independents (caucusing with D) 2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/111th_United_States_Congress
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applegrove
(118,022 posts)Democrats?
Cha
(295,926 posts)Follow
Excellent burn from PBO to Dems re midterms: "When we're shy about what we care about & when we're defensive about what we believe in....."
2:54 PM - 29 Jan 2015 45 Retweets 21 favorites
The Dem Retreat in PA.. Happy to see President Obama..
President Obama is greeted by Gov Tom Wolf and Mayor Michael Nutter upon his arrival at Philadelphia International Airport
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/29/chat-away-502/
applegrove
(118,022 posts)of democrats?
Hello Cha
Cha
(295,926 posts)can't answer to the 24/7 bashers of the President..
Just thought I'd insert some positive info.. because there is!
pkdu
(3,977 posts)Response to pkdu (Reply #10)
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pkdu
(3,977 posts)Right wingers on the Supreme Court.
I can hear it now..." If only Warren had run , we'd have won the House , the Senate and the Presidency ..."
Fuck that sentiment , and the damage it will do to this country.
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pkdu
(3,977 posts)Response to pkdu (Reply #18)
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Cha
(295,926 posts)Follow
Excellent burn from PBO to Dems re midterms: "When we're shy about what we care about & when we're defensive about what we believe in....."
2:54 PM - 29 Jan 2015 45 Retweets 21 favorites
pkdu
(3,977 posts)djean111
(14,255 posts)fall in line. Because I have promised the TPP.
Honestly, I am starting to truly believe that ALL of us are just a faint little noise from Whoville, and none of this is worth the stress.
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)And I think you're right...
pampango
(24,692 posts)childcare benefits. "
Great issues to stand up for. If republicans want to see ignore them or vote them down, make them pay a price.