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Originally Posted by spence
Obama was simply citing recent events that have shaken some people from absolute positions. This is plain fact. They are so close on a deal and the Speaker is still lacking support from those that will oppose Obama at all costs.
His statement was clear, I've come to the middle, look at the bigger picture...it's time for others to as well and do what's right for the people.
Certainly there's a fine line to tow when citing sensitive issues, but I think Obama is being mindful of that while simply stating the obvious. This is not demagoguery in the typical sense...
-spence
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"His statement was clear, I've come to the middle"
Oh, he has? So please tell me, Spence. What specific entitlement cuts and spending cuts has he proposed?
Obama has said that he's willing to discuss curtailing cost of living increases to social security. Boehner has conceded tax hikes on the wealthy. They have both moved toward the middle. Not just Obama, but both of them.
In the clip I posted, Obama questions the validity of political policies that "don't make any sense". Spence, what is he referring to that "doesn't make any sense"?
Every single rational person knows that tax hikes are meaningless, that shoring up the debt will require deep cuts. Obama's response to that was tax hikes, and another stimulus plan?
And Obama says that Boehner's plan makes no sense?