Obama: Bipartisanship Is Still Possible
(CBS)
The president said he would continue reaching out despite his relative lack of success in bringing both parties together over the stimulus bill.
"You know, putting three Republicans in my Cabinet, something that is unprecedented, making sure that they were invited here to the White House to talk about the economic recovery plan, all those were not designed simply to get some short-term votes," he said.
"They were designed to try to build up some trust over time. And I think that as I continue to make these overtures, over time, hopefully, that will be reciprocated."
Video: The president said that in the short term, however, the stimulus bill must get passed – regardless of issues regarging reaching across the aisle.
"I can't afford to see Congress play the usual political games," he said. "What we have to do right now is deliver for the American people."
He added that "that doesn't negate the continuing efforts that I'm going to make," vowing to "listen and engage with my Republican colleagues."
"Hopefully, the tone that I've taken, which has been consistently civil and respectful, will pay some dividends over the long-term," he said.
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Your "leaders" are Pelosi, Reid, and President Obama. Just what have they ever led? President Obama has never been a leader, he is a preacher, a community organizer. No company would hire him to lead it. He would have never been a General. But by golly he gives a good speech..or so they say. I personally like a little more substance, and little more intellectual capability.
I refuse to be taken in by a charismatic person who said anything to be elected. Who pretended to be something he is not to gain power. Funny thing is so many people have been so taken in and fooled. I just don''t understand it..well maybe I do...poor education, victim mentality, and no sense of history will do it every time.
But with that all said, he is our President. I hope God will bless him with wisdom and abilities far beyond his natural ones. He needs it and so do we.
So translated if you love evil that is bi-partisan. If you love truth and good that is partisan.
Give me a break..fight for what is right and true and good and American! God Bless the USA.
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Posted by raflin0010 at 09:02 AM : Feb 10, 2009
These scumbag republicans are playing political games, when we are in the midst of a crisis of their creation.
They are Party First and Country Second.
The good thing is they seem to be unable to grasp the fact that they are losers with failed policies.
That is good for us. More of them will be vote out in 2010.
Good riddance.
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Posted by wvu74621 at 09:06 AM : Feb 10, 2009
And the only comments from you are those espousing the same failed policies of the NeoCons.
If the republicans had their way, nothing would be done. Thankfully these morons are not in power.
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Posted by wvu74621 at 09:06 AM : Feb 10, 2009
These NeoCon Fascists don''t know the difference between socialism and democracy.
To them if you are not goose stepping down the street in Jackboots shouting Party Slogans like Kill Him, and waving colorful banners, you are a commie.
It is good that they keep this fascist horsesh!t up. People now recognize the simpletons for what they are.
Fascist antiAmerican cowards.
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Posted by WILLIAMAYER at 08:53 AM : Feb 10, 2009
The fact is we saved our country from the Right Wing Nut Jobs.
The NeoCon''s that are so afraid of terrorists that at the slightest threat they bend over and give up their Constitutional rights.
What a bunch of fvcking cowards.
Posted by wvu74621 at 08:16 AM : Feb 10, 2009
Speak for yourself and about yourself. Trying to influence others with your negative rhetoric defines your scum-like character. Grow up.
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Posted by raflin0010 at 09:02 AM : Feb 10, 2009
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If you are so high on his leadership, try justifying this enourmous spending bill that will not create any jobs and create more debt. The banks will get thier money but they won''t be able to loan any out because most americans won''t be able tp pay it back.. The government can buy up bad loans and debt but they are paying for it with tax dollars that have''nt even been taken out of our paychecks yet. So while your tootin Mr Obamas horn make sure you know why your tootin it. They only comments that I have read from you is about how the rupublicans lost, I have never read a valid comment posted by you.