realclearpolitics.com - 2/10/2009
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February 09, 2009 This Can’t Be What Obama, Pelosi and Reid Expected By Stuart Rothenberg Either Congressional Democrats went from undeniably brilliant to unbelievably inept in just a few weeks, or being in the majority in Congress isn’t nearly as easy as being the opposition. Those ...
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Stuart Rothenberg On Obama and Congress
The Moderate Voice —
Always one of the smarter political analysts, Mr. Rothenberg has some comments on the fact that being out of power and complaining is not the same as being in power and having to deliver. He also has some fair warnings for the Republicans and how they should not take things for granted either.
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CNN: Obama’s approval is high — but the stimulus isn’t as popular.
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Instapundit —
... Plus, Stuart Rothenberg: This Can’t Be What Obama, Pelosi and Reid Expected. “Either Congressional Democrats went from undeniably brilliant to unbelievably inept in just a few weeks, or being in the majority in Congress isn’t nearly as easy as being the opposition. Those seem to be the two obvious alternatives that follow from the problems Democrats have had selling an economic stimulus package that began with considerable public support and the backing of a popular president. I’ll cast my vote for the second alternative. . . . Spending $198 million to compensate ...
Obama the Malaise-Master
The Anchoress —
... Yes, I suspect it is easier to be the opposition than to lead. But if you really want to “rule” rather than merely “lead,” I’m sure you can find a way. ...
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