More on Barack's do-nothing approach:
From Jim Geraghty at NRO
Obama: I Didn't Actually Talk To Any Skeptical House Members
Obama, yesterday:
"I was on the phone every day with Secretary Paulson and the congressional leaders, making sure that the principles that have ultimately been adopted were incorporated into the bill," Obama told CBS's Bob Schieffer, explaining, "I think, [that] is an indication of the degree to which, when it comes to protecting taxpayers, I was pushing very hard and involved in shaping those provisions."
The New York Times, today:
Aides to Mr. Obama said he had not directly reached out to try to sway any House Democrats who opposed the measure. But where Mr. McCain had accused Mr. Obama of taking a hands-off approach to the financial crisis, Democratic advisers said they believed that Mr. McCain now had a role in the legislation’s failure.
(Hat tip, MKH.) Why was Obama talking to the cabinet official and congressional leaders who were already on board than the rank-and-file of his own party who were skeptical?
Why didn't he talk to the three Democrats from Chicago who opposed the bill? Why didn't he talk to the twelve Democrats on the banking committee who opposed the bill?
This is the persuasion equivalent of "voting present."
Barack has made a career out of voting "present" and not taking taking a stand.
We need Mitt leadership now. Of course, that type is not available. But, what is available--despite its flaws (McCain)-- is way better than Obama.
1 comment:
There is hardly any difference between Obama and McShame anymore. The only way he could have won my vote is if he put someone like Romney on the ticket as his VP. By choosing Palin, he has completely lost my support as have the Republicans. I am changing my registration to Independent. I no longer have a horse in this race. I will write in someone on Election day.
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