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Octafish

(55,745 posts)
17. He had majorities in both chambers of Congress from 2009-2010.
Wed Jun 5, 2013, 10:00 AM
Jun 2013

Yet, for some reason, the political capital of the Honeymoon went to build bi-partisanship instead of enacting progressive policies.

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
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