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LiberalAndProud

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8. I don't know either, but it seems to indicate

Mon Jan 9, 2012, 05:19 PM

Jan 2012

that Obama believes he will be at loggerheads with Congress on budget matters in the months to come. Daley didn't appear to relish the job.

It is an awkward turn of events for a man who seems more comfortable negotiating with Republicans than excoriating them, as Mr. Obama has over the last couple of weeks, as cold-hearted defenders of the rich.
http://www.up2datenews.com/budget-battle-presses-william-daley-into-political-combat/

I have an initial impression that Lew will be less reticent about taking on the battle. I hope this signals a new plan of attack from the White House. We will see.

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DUers, what do you think of Jacob Lew (Obama's new COS)? [View all] gateley Jan 2012 OP

I don't know anything about him neither. sinkingfeeling Jan 2012 #1

His Wikipedia bio is interesting. He's a basic Clintonista.... villager Jan 2012 #2

In this admin, he's been Deputy SoS for Resources and Director of OMB frazzled Jan 2012 #3

Your last line sounds like Seuss. Robb Jan 2012 #4

Haha! That's funny! gateley Jan 2012 #5

"...doesn't have ideological or policy implications." Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #6

They may have their ear ... frazzled Jan 2012 #10

I wikipedia'ed him--looks like an improvement from Bill Daley the whatever... nt Romulox Jan 2012 #7

I don't know either, but it seems to indicate LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #8

Hope your take on is is accurate -- makes sense to me! nt gateley Jan 2012 #9

I'd compare hime to Rahm and Daley. provis99 Jan 2012 #11