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Firedoglake —
... Tragedy in upstate New York.
Generational Theft Economic Recovery Act to pass today.
But...but...most Americans oppose the stimulus.
Worse than Japan?
Hopefully, Gregg's withdrawal kills this "bipartisan" stuff.
He was for the stimulus, before he was against it.
A blow to Obama?
Good news.
Leon's getting larger.
No. This has been another...
Obama and Bipartisanship: Is Obama Hopelessly Naive
The Moderate Voice —
... The questions linger. Time’s Joe Klein points to GOPer Judd Gregg’s decision to pull out of consideration for the Obama cabinet, says Obama shouldn’t trust but should try to reconcile. First, he says Obama needs to do better vetting (to which both Democrats and Republicans today will say “NO DUH…”) and then he writes: ...
NSN Daily Update 2/13/09
democracyarsenal.org —
... something that will make it easier to pass emission cap legislation through the Senate. Max Boot defends Afghan President Hamid Karzai and compares his struggles to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Michael Gerson looks at challenges in Darfur after the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Joe Klein applies lessons of domestic politics to President Obama’s challenges in the Middle East ...
They are not, and will not be, credible partners
Political Animal —
... of total political war. We now should have even less doubt about what kind of people they are. Tough stuff, to be sure. The question, I suppose, is what the White House -- and a president who's repeatedly committed to trying to find common ground with the failed minority party -- is going to do about it. If Sullivan is right, and the Republican Party is driven by a combination of partisan schemes and a desire to see Obama fail, how will the administration respond? Joe Klein argues , persuasively, that the president "should have no illusions about the good faith of his ...
Can Republicans Be Trusted?
Notes From a Grumpy Old Man —
... Time Magazine's Joe Klein makes the case that Obama can no longer trust the Republicans. "Obama should now understand that the Republicans are not reliable partners--at least, not for the moment. Most are stuck in the contentious past, rutted in Reaganism, intent on taking a Hooverist course on the economy (although there remains cause for optimism on foreign policy). The President's default position, after the stimulus fight and the Gregg fiasco, should be to appoint Democrats to significant domestic policy positions--the notion of making a public ...
Ari Melber: Mr. President, They're Just Not That Into You
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... month into his presidency, Barack Obama has found that no one is really buying bipartisanship. His base hates it, as the blogs will tell you. His allies in Congress resent it, as Sen. Schumer signaled on Sunday morning. And while media outlets still prioritize a bipartisan process over actual policy substance, like this weird Washington Post editorial, even centrist pundits are souring on Obama's bipartisan bouquets. Time's Joe Klein, a fan of bipartisanship, has concluded that bipartisanship is currently impossible because there are no good faith partners ...
Today in The Nation: They're Just Not That Into You
The Nation: Top Stories —
... of bipartisanship, has concluded that bipartisanship is currently impossible because there are no good faith partners in Washington: Obama should now understand that the Republicans are not reliable partners--at least, not for the moment. Most are stuck in the contentious past, rutted in Reaganism, intent on taking a Hooverist course on the economy... The President's default position, after the stimulus fight and the Gregg fiasco, should be to appoint Democrats to significant domestic policy positions... I don't happen to think Sen. Gregg's indecision qualifies as a ...
High Broderism
Political Animal —
... . As Joe Klein recently argued , the president "should have no illusions about the good faith of his opponents." Broder, naturally, wants to see Republican outreach. I don't doubt that this will happen. In fact, since governing with Democratic votes exclusively isn't a realistic option right now, Broder is offer a prescription to a problem that doesn't really exist.— ...
House Republican explains party's 'goal'
Political Animal —
... popular legislation, voters will be pleased and Democrats' approval ratings will probably improve. As such, if we take McHenry at his word, Republicans can't be constructive , they necessarily have to be destructive . Again, I can appreciate why all of this seems to be in the water-is-wet category for obviousness, but it's a reminder of why Democratic leaders are making a mistake if they plan on looking to the minority party as credible and sincere governing partners. As Joe Klein recently argued , the president "should have no illusions about the good faith of his ...
