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Whisp

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20. If you were President now instead of Mr. Obama, what are the powers that you

Reply to Alan Grayson (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 11:50 AM

Jun 2013

would have that could change the NSA and security questions topic of the week that he has and isn't using?

Would you be able to do this solo or do you have to rely on others in the process of law making to help you achieve this? How would you convince an obstructionist Congress to follow your lead? What would you do differently than the President now that would ensure that you get more and better results (on any issue)?

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A Day in the Life of a Congressman [View all] Alan Grayson Jun 2013 OP

We deserve no less from ALL of Congress, Alan! southerncrone Jun 2013 #1

Thanks. k&r n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #2

K&R... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #3

Thank you! K&R NT octoberlib Jun 2013 #4

thank you Mr. Grayson Skittles Jun 2013 #5

Should he run for President?? a kennedy Jun 2013 #6

Thank you, Rep. Grayson, but why don't we *get rid* of Homeland Security pacalo Jun 2013 #7

Huge K & R Liberal_Dog Jun 2013 #8

Thank you so much, Congressman! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #9

We need 534 like him! MindPilot Jun 2013 #17

I could certainly support that! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #22

K&R johnnyreb Jun 2013 #10

Kick... SidDithers Jun 2013 #11

Thanks for sharing Congressman ... Auggie Jun 2013 #12

I like you madokie Jun 2013 #13

Huge K and R jessie04 Jun 2013 #14

I wonder how I can contribute.... HeroInAHalfShell Jun 2013 #15

Thank you! But lately it seems like no matter who gets the most votes, we get Republicans. MindPilot Jun 2013 #16

Thank you for doing your job nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #18

Seems sad we have to thank you for doing what the rest of your colleagues should also be doing... truebrit71 Jun 2013 #19

If you were President now instead of Mr. Obama, what are the powers that you Whisp Jun 2013 #20

kick Whisp Jun 2013 #21

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