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kentuck

(111,076 posts) Wed Jun 5, 2013, 08:58 AM Jun 2013

The President has finally given up on trying to work with the Republicans. [View all]

Perhaps he should have done it a long time ago? Like, when healthcare law was being debated.

He slapped back at the Republicans with the appointment of Susan Rice as his National Security Adviser, after she was shot down by John McCain and the Republicans for the Secretary of State position. He has also announced that he wants Samantha Power as his UN Ambassador

It appears the President has given up hope of getting anything done by working with the Republicans. He will have two years left in his second term after next years election. The best he can hope for is a Democratic House and Democratic Senate. Between now and then, that is his goal. He has been forced into an unnatural position - he has to be political.

The Republicans asked for it. They are about to get it.

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The President has finally given up on trying to work with the Republicans. [View all] kentuck Jun 2013 OP

It's about time auburngrad82 Jun 2013 #1

If he wants a Democratically-controlled Congress then he needs to ... Scuba Jun 2013 #2

Agree. kentuck Jun 2013 #8

And he needs to make sure that Dem organizations have local Dems FUNDED and ready Nay Jun 2013 #16

So far...not seeing much of this. But, then I'm in a state being beseiged KoKo Jun 2013 #58

What's horrible is that the Dem candidate opposite that little prick Cantor was polling Nay Jun 2013 #65

Why would anyone NOT want to vote? Protest votes for 3rd parties are silly as is staying home graham4anything Jun 2013 #29

This^ Lochloosa Jun 2013 #40

Well said! He needs to be seen as a fighter for the people, RKP5637 Jun 2013 #54

Wow liberalmike27 Jun 2013 #55

and common sense xxqqqzme Jun 2013 #60

Please. Democrats have to be cajoled, while Repub "faithful" will just turn out? CakeGrrl Jun 2013 #62

Sounds great, but not realistic. I posted here recently about how being a Republican is a religion. Scuba Jun 2013 #63

I seem to remember ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #88

Over coffee with my other half this morning, we were discussing the same thing. Firebrand Gary Jun 2013 #3

Please Mr. President ... AsahinaKimi Jun 2013 #4

I certainly hope so. nt bemildred Jun 2013 #5

He should never have had anything to do with them in the first place. It was a STUPID idea. sibelian Jun 2013 #6

It's not surprising that he expected at least some GOP support. tridim Jun 2013 #9

Hmmm. Well it wasn't unexpected by me. sibelian Jun 2013 #11

THANK YOU Skittles Jun 2013 #76

I wasn't unexpected by me either NV Whino Jun 2013 #13

Sure, everything is clear as crystal in hindsight. tridim Jun 2013 #15

It wasn't hindsight on my part NV Whino Jun 2013 #18

Worth repeating - His attempt at bipartisan cooperation serves no one. gtar100 Jun 2013 #30

His attempt at bipartisan cooperation is at the root of our Democracy. tridim Jun 2013 #34

Post removed Post removed Jun 2013 #46

Not shunned, but acknowledged that the R's were not interested in governing ... Scuba Jun 2013 #48

That's exactly what he did before the Repubs took over in 2010. tridim Jun 2013 #70

'SCuse me! "hindsight" doesn't enter into it. sibelian Jun 2013 #42

1000x+ ^^. It was obvious day ! on point Jun 2013 #19

It was obvious in 2008? tridim Jun 2013 #36

Oh fer Pete's sake sibelian Jun 2013 #43

But then again … 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #89

NOT working with the GOP would furnish the same results as TRYING to work with them. randome Jun 2013 #24

We know that now. We didn't know that in 2008. tridim Jun 2013 #37

I did Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #64

Cool. Show me your post from 2008. tridim Jun 2013 #69

I was somewhat preoccupied in 2008 Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #91

He should have made a show of Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #68

That's exactly what he did and what he continues to do. tridim Jun 2013 #72

I'll believe it when I see it. RC Jun 2013 #7

And just appointed a Republican for the FBI zeemike Jun 2013 #22

That's what it's all about. LuvNewcastle Jun 2013 #84

Obama has stood up for Rice more strongly than he has for any other legislation, nominee Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #10

Do let us know leftynyc Jun 2013 #12

People shout at politicians and their families. JDPriestly Jun 2013 #39

At a campaign event, yes leftynyc Jun 2013 #41

Also let us know how any immigration legislation will get passed with an obstructionist House. randome Jun 2013 #26

+1000 forestpath Jun 2013 #52

IDK he was among the first to toss the IRS people under the bus Johonny Jun 2013 #14

Politics. kentuck Jun 2013 #20

Disagree. The correct response to the IRS "scandal" was ... Scuba Jun 2013 #50

I don't disagree Johonny Jun 2013 #73

He had majorities in both chambers of Congress from 2009-2010. Octafish Jun 2013 #17

He never had a filibuster proof majority in the Senate. pnwmom Jun 2013 #21

the dino's got the boot after 2 years because mopinko Jun 2013 #23

He was elected to unite the people, and the 80-20 will soon be here. graham4anything Jun 2013 #31

Maybe the fact that Mr. Obama concreteblue Jun 2013 #25

He shouldn't have even tried to work with them on the stimulus NewJeffCT Jun 2013 #27

Obama to the GOP: Bite me rdking647 Jun 2013 #28

I hope you are right, but..... life long demo Jun 2013 #32

President Obama SamKnause Jun 2013 #33

Let 'er rip, Bronco! moondust Jun 2013 #35

I support the prez oldandhappy Jun 2013 #38

It's a pity he didn't read up on the game before halftime. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #44

I think he believes he was contracted to be the punter, instead of the QB. Myrina Jun 2013 #74

Way the hell overdue. Paladin Jun 2013 #45

DUH! L0oniX Jun 2013 #47

Representative John Dingell said it well on the Colbert show. randome Jun 2013 #49

11-Dimensional Chess has been an 11-Dimensional FAILURE. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #51

He failed because Republicans are anti-democratic assholes? Damn you Obama! tridim Jun 2013 #71

This time he'll change! BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #53

Good madokie Jun 2013 #56

Once Obama knew the actual scope of the GOP plan, he devised a counter-plan siligut Jun 2013 #57

And part of that counter plan would have to have been to let the sheep and the goats patrice Jun 2013 #83

It only took him 4-1/2 years MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #59

The Ball is in Reids court now, Nuke em. bahrbearian Jun 2013 #61

He should openly call the Republicans what they are: traitors. backscatter712 Jun 2013 #66

Prove it zipplewrath Jun 2013 #67

Good question, but... kentuck Jun 2013 #77

No Drama Obama zipplewrath Jun 2013 #82

At the very least he needs to tell Darrell Issa to shut the fuck up. Initech Jun 2013 #75

You can only hit your head against the wall so many times Rex Jun 2013 #78

We had the House and the Senate and did nothing but kowtow to those assholes. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #79

too little too late bowens43 Jun 2013 #80

way too late Larry66 Jun 2013 #85

I think Obama has given up working with them awhile ago Life Long Dem Jun 2013 #81

About time malaise Jun 2013 #86

I'll believe it when Repukes are no longer being appointed to the Obama administration indepat Jun 2013 #87

We (this is DU ) voted for an organizer olddots Jun 2013 #90