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In reply to the discussion: "This is a brilliant tactical move on the president’s part. And Republicans know it." [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)47. This thread and all the replies are great! K&R everyone here!
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"This is a brilliant tactical move on the president’s part. And Republicans know it." [View all]
babylonsister
Oct 2013
OP
I'm all for crushing the Republicans, but if this is the moment to achieve a great gain ....
Scuba
Oct 2013
#1
I agree as far as policy goes - but think the argument is more about politics
el_bryanto
Oct 2013
#12
I disagree. Immigration reform could be a boon for republicans if that party would embrace making
bluestate10
Oct 2013
#25
I like Pres. Obama's pivot to Immigration Reform. Give the GOP another crisis before
SDjack
Oct 2013
#68
OK, but which Republicans do YOU think will show up to this dog and pony show?
Tigress DEM
Oct 2013
#93
with the 2014 elections coming up, this is the moment to take back the house
magical thyme
Oct 2013
#19
Obama has no intention to tax the wealthy, regardless of his previous campaign rhetoric
loudsue
Oct 2013
#33
No I am not. That is *exactly* why I said we need to push our representatives
magical thyme
Oct 2013
#43
If a Democratic Congress offers Mr. Obama a bill to raise taxes on the wealthy, he would sign it
Ikonoklast
Oct 2013
#44
The president won the first tax increase on the wealthy in more than 20 years.
cheapdate
Oct 2013
#75
Repubs would feel safer rejecting SS than rejecting immigration? You don't know their base.
Scuba
Oct 2013
#41
This was about saving the economy. The Republicans are destroying themselves, no Obama needed.
Coyotl
Oct 2013
#4
They are being told 24/7 by right wing media that Obama IS trying to destroy them.
Vinnie From Indy
Oct 2013
#24
You know, I didn't want to say it out loud, because I didn't want to jinx him, but...
Baitball Blogger
Oct 2013
#9
If done right, the Trans Pacific trade deal can be a huge boon for Americans, if done wrong, it
bluestate10
Oct 2013
#17
He Says 'Try To Destroy The Republican Party', Ma'am, Like That Were A Bad Thing....
The Magistrate
Oct 2013
#14
The President should take Labrador's words, dissect them then clearly explain why Labrador is wrong,
bluestate10
Oct 2013
#15
"he’s trying to destroy the Republican Party."--This from the party that declared its sole mission
Jackpine Radical
Oct 2013
#23
I hope President O has a good weekend relax. Next week Rs better be ready to WORK!
Sunlei
Oct 2013
#54
Hey way a minute we're the only ones who are supposed to destroy the other party, the President is
Snake Plissken
Oct 2013
#67